Career Center: Services

The Career Center equips students to succeed on their life-long vocational path by determining their strengths, developing their skills, and discovering God's call for their lives.

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Career coaching
Available for one-on-one appointments, daily small group workshops on a variety of topics, and daily walk-in hours. Make an appointment with a career coach on Handshake.
Career assessments
PathwayU (primary), StrengthsFinder, MBTI, Strong Interest Inventory
Class presentations
Speak in classes on a wide variety of career-related topics
Job posting system
Hundreds of jobs and internships posted online through Handshake. Calvin students log in with their Calvin username and passphrase; alumni can create their own account.
Résumé and cover letter critiques
Individualized suggestions for your résumé and cover letter, available in person or by email; résumé building system OptimalRésumé
Practice interviews
Practice your interviewing skills and gain valuable feedback
Networking with alumni
Online networking directory of Calvin alumni available at www.calvin.edu/alumni or through LinkedIn
Job fairs
Several career fairs are held, visit www.calvin.edu/career for a list of job fairs
Events
Extensive programming throughout the school year offers opportunities for students to hone skills and interact with employers
On-campus recruiting
Employers visit Calvin’s campus to hold informational meetings, recruiting tables, or schedule interviews with students
Graduate school planning
Test preparation resources and books with graduate school application tips
Résumé books
Accounting and engineering résumé books created and distributed annually; résumés also available for other majors through Handshake
Education
List of education students graduating in the current academic year distributed annually to employers
Job search support
Provide a quiet space for Skype interviews, proctored employer assessment completion, and more