Office of Career Development Undergrad Student Resources

Guides & Templates

Four Year Plan for Career Success

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

FOCUS 2 (Career & Major Exploration) Login Page

Focus 2 Overview (PDF)

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)

Graduate School Application Guide

Job Search & Networking

Handshake @ Southern & Boyce

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Career Development Networking Group (LinkedIn)

Ken Coleman | The Proximity Principle

6 Tips for Your First Job Interview

The Art of the Elevator Pitch

9 Tips for Mastering Your Next Virtual Interview

Articles & Videos

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

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

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

How We Work Reveals Who We Are

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

Dear Entrepreneur (by J.D. Greear)

Things Your Calling Is Not

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

Just Do Something

From Paycheck to Purpose

You Can Do Anything

So Good They Can’t Ignore You

Designing Your Life

Designing Your Work Life

The Proximity Principle

The Path to Being a Pastor

Every Good Endeavor 

God at Work

The Gospel at Work