Career Services

Career development from day one

Whether you're a current student or a proud alum, Herron Career Services provides tailored guidance at all stages of your journey. We’re here for all of it—whether you need help mapping out your internship or job search, polishing your résumé or cover letter, or navigating applications for grad school or professional roles.

With all that Herron has to offer in terms of professional opportunities, you can make your mark before your name is printed on a diploma.

Schedule a career advising appointment

FOR STUDENTS
  1. Go to the Student Appointment Scheduler (SAS) portal via One.IU.
  2. Under “Find appointments,” select either:
    • Michelle Winkelman
    • Jordan Munson
  3. Pick a time slot and choose in-person or online.
  4. Click “Schedule appointment.”
  5. Check your email for confirmation.
    • If it’s online, click the Zoom link in your email 5 minutes before your appointment and wait for your advisor to join.
FOR ALUMNI

If you don’t have access to SAS, no worries. Just email:

Upcoming Career Services events

On Practice: Sydney Craig and Eileen Misluk

Thursday, September 25, 2025

11 a.m.—12 p.m.

“On Practice” features Herron faculty in conversation. Sydney Craig and Eileen Misluk reflect on their lives and work through the theme of past, pre...Read more

Professionalism in Creative Fields - Fall Career Week

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

11 a.m.—12 p.m.

Learn about the standards of professionalism across various workplaces in creative industries. Panelists will share what they value most and how you can demonstrate those characteristics.

Design Career Paths - Fall Career Week

Thursday, November 13, 2025

12 p.m.—1 p.m.

Join us for a conversation with a group of designers who represent various career stages and professional directions.

View all upcoming events

Current IU students are automatically assigned a Handshake account with their primary IU email address. It is not necessary to request an account because all enrolled students will be granted access automatically.

To begin, go to the login page and enter your IU credentials to gain access to Handshake.

Note: Handshake is only available to students who are enrolled in classes. Before attempting to log in, please wait at least 24 hours after enrolling.

IU graduates are eligible to join and use Handshake. To gain access to this resource, you must first complete a brief online survey.

Please provide as much information and be as accurate as possible so that we can confirm your IU alumni status. You will be notified of your Handshake account details once we have confirmed your degree.

You must provide a valid, personal email address. Your previous IU email address cannot be used to access Handshake because that account has been deactivated.

After you've created an employer account, posting opportunities to Handshake is simple. To begin, go to the new employer registration page, enter your email address and desired password, and then click Sign Up.

The next step is to connect your profile to your company by entering your work email address. Visit this page on Handshake's Help Center to learn more about best practices, creating a profile, and confirming your email address, as well as other resources.

Take advantage of all the services that are available to you. Attend conferences and apply for travel grants. Get a work-study job. Take a class that seems really fascinating to you even if it might not directly relate to your area of focus. Stay connected.

Robin Tate Rockel (B.A. Art History '07), community engagement manager at Indiana Public Broadcasting

Careers stories

Artist Julian Jamaal Jones sitting on a wooden stool in front of a bright yellow gallery wall with three of his colorful quilts hanging on it.

Julian Jamaal Jones

(B.F.A. PHOTOGRAPHY '20)

The prolific multi-disciplinary artist says art school prepared him to launch into the contemporary arts scene.

Read Julian's Q&A
2024 Herron Distinguished Alumni Award Winner Jordan Ryan at an abandoned GM stamping plant in Indianapolis

Jordan Ryan

(B.A. Art History '10)

Jordan Ryan discusses their eclectic career after graduation and gives some great advice to recent grads.

Read Jordan's Q&A
Detail of a colorful print by Herron School of Art and Design alum Brian Gonzales

Brian Gonzales

(M.F.A. VISUAL ART ’12)

Gonzales discusses his teaching philosophy and creative practice—including why he destroyed all of his work after graduation.

Read Brian's Q&A

A sampling of employers hiring Herron alumni

  • Adidas
  • Adobe, Inc.
  • Axway
  • Big Car Collaborative
  • BlindRobot
  • Condé Nast
  • Cummins, Inc.
  • DORIS Research
  • Eli Lilly and Company
  • Eskenazi Health
  • Fashion Institute of Technology
  • Hallmark Cards, Inc.
  • Humantific
  • IBM
  • Indiana Arts Commission
  • Indianapolis Art Center
  • Indianapolis Motor Speedway
  • Intrepid Pictures
  • IU Health Neuroscience Center
  • J. Paul Getty Museum
  • Judy Pfaff
  • KidZibits, Inc.
  • Machyne Makerspace
  • OneAmerica
  • PATTERN, Inc.
  • Salesforce
  • Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art
  • Unbroken Studios
  • Well Done Marketing

Contact us

Have questions about your creative career path? Send us a message at herron4u@iu.edu or call 317-278-9400.

Interested in learning about Herron alumni?

Herron alumni channel their creative and strategic superpowers to add cultural value and enhance quality of life wherever they go. Whether you want to connect with former classmates or learn more about Herron alumni, we're here for you.

Meet Herron alumni