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Ministry Bulletin and Pulpit Supply (Please note these are housed in the Resource Library of the Career Center on Handshake)

Student Employment Bulletin

Guides & Templates

LinkedIn Profile Guide

Resumé Writing Guide

Editable Resume Templates

Action Verbs for Resumes

Cover Letter Writing Guide

Professional References Guide

Understanding the STAR Method

Interviewing Guide

Interview Follow-Up Guide (via KenColeman.com)

Career Readiness Competencies (courtesy of the National Association of Colleges and Employers)

Graduate School Application Guide

Articles & Videos

“Faith and Work” by The Gospel Coalition (TGC)

Ken Coleman | The Proximity Principle

Let’s Talk Podcast: What’s the Point of Work?

The Art of the Informational Interview

6 Tips for Your First Job Interview

“Vocation: The Doctrine of the Christian Life” by Gene E. Veith

The Art of the Elevator Pitch

How We Work Reveals Who We Are

You Don’t Need to Meet Every Qualification to Apply for a Job

5 Ways for Veterans to Grow Self-Confidence at Work

Dear Entrepreneur (by J.D. Greear)

Things Your Calling Is Not

9 Tips for Mastering Your Next Virtual Interview

12 Basic Principles for Faith and Work

Stop Overspiritualizing ‘Calling’

Workplace Evangelism Abroad Begins with Workplace Evangelism at Home

How to Share Christ in a Workplace Where You’re Not Supposed to Discuss Him

Books

Debt Free Degree

From Paycheck to Purpose

The Proximity Principle

Just Do Something

The Path to Being a Pastor

Every Good Endeavor 

God at Work

The Gospel at Work

So Good They Can’t Ignore You

You Can Do Anything

Designing Your Life

Designing Your Work Life