Careers and Internships
Career Office
Visit your department’s
career office:
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Recent HPER Grads Are Already Recruiting
Kara Sullivan (center) received her BS in Exercise Science in ’06 and Megan Kelly (right) earned a BS in Public Health in ’05. This fall they joined Janean Starms (left), Recruiter for WebMD Health Services at the Government and Social Services Career Fair in Bloomington. more >>
Students
Job opportunities for HPER majors are diverse and expanding as the emphasis on living a healthy lifestyle grows around the world. Career Services experts in each of our academic departments will provide one-on-one counseling and career building opportunities throughout your academic career, from choosing the right major to developing a strategy to find a job. They can assist you with:
- career counseling
- internships
- job placement
- volunteer opportunities
- resume and cover letter preparation
- interview skills
- networking
- graduate school preparation
Use the links provided to access your department’s career center, explore career resources, or log in to hpercareers.com, where you can post your resume and view current internship and job openings. We have a caring and knowledgeable staff who will help you build a career that fits your unique interests.
Internships
Internships are a vital part of the educational process for HPER students. Many students complete an internship or practicum for academic credit, with guidance from HPER and an onsite supervisor. This opportunity provides valuable field experience and enables students to apply what they have learned to the workplace.
For information about any of HPER's course-related internships, please visit the HPER Internship Portal.
Resumes
The HPER Resume Wizard is a tool to get you started with your resume. The Wizard will format your information into a Microsoft Word document which you may then save and edit. Note: We highly recommend you further develop your resume with an academic or career advisor or instructor before applying for positions.
Resources
Alumni
As a graduate of the School of HPER, you have free access to our Web-based placement service, hpercareers.com. There you can post your resume and view current job openings. You can also sign up to mentor or recruit our current HPER students. We are proud of your accomplishments as HPER alumni, and we hope you will stay in touch.
Employers
The School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation prepares graduates for a wide array of career options to meet your needs in education, health care, government, nonprofits, sport or health related businesses, parks, the environment, tourism, fitness, and safety. Posting a job or internship to recruit our students or graduates is free and easy. First register at hpercareers.com and then post your position. This full-service, 24/7 Web site will connect you with candidates from our top-ranked programs, who have the technical skills, the knowledge, and the leadership you need for the 21st century.
