How to make your Bloomington job search more successful

Computer Access

If you don’t have access to a computer, you can apply for jobs on campus at the Herman B. Wells Library at the corner of 10th and Eagleson.

The Monroe County Public Library also has computers for patrons to use.

Need to Build Your Skills?

University Information Technology Services, IT Training & Education, provides self-study training on many topics including Word and other Microsoft Office programs. These are either free or at a moderate cost. Visit the UITS IT Training website for additional information.

Additional Resources and Assistance

WorkOne Bloomington assesses individual needs, abilities, and interests to help you match your skills with local, state, or federal government jobs. Vocational counseling staff can help you write a resume, sign up for an interactive job interviewing seminar, teach you appropriate dress, and provide you with all kinds of employment and training job search techniques. Special services are available for Veterans.

WorkOne also includes the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. Vocational Rehabilitation Services provides services needed by eligible individuals with disabilities to prepare for, enter, and retain employment consistent with each individual's strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, and informed choice.

For information regarding vocational rehabilitation services, such as employment services, supported employment, assistive technology, transition services or the Independent Living Program, contact WorkOne.

Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Toll Free: 1.877.847.9893,
TDD: 812.332.9372
Counties served: Lawrence, Monroe, Morgan, Owen
Web: Vocational Rehabilitation / Employment

MCCSC, Adult Education, 705 West Coolidge Drive, 812.330.7731, provides Adult Basic Education and evening computer classes.
Web: MCCSC Adult Education

Hoosier Hills Career Center is an excellent resource for free materials and services in helping with a job search. Call 330-7730 to find current information.
Web: Hoosier Hills Career Center

If you have a disability and wish to speak with someone about an accommodation at IU for the application process, please contact Frank Epperson, Accommodations Specialist, by phone at 812-855-7511 or by email at .