A showcase year that:
- Narrows your study and major/minor courses
- Requires wise use of your time
- Focuses on making wise decisions in light of God's leading
Academics
- Finish strong academically making the best possible grade in each course
- Seek godly counsel and decide on whether or not to pursue additional education in light of God's calling
- If considering graduate school, inquire and apply early to secure acceptance and possible graduate assistantships
- Take appropriate graduate school admission tests early in the school year
- Attend BJU's Ministry Market submitting a GA application if choosing BJU
- Anticipate having to miss class to participate in recruiting events and/or interview for employment or graduate school
Abilities and Interests
- Use internships and career-related work experiences to confirm your interests
- Confirm your abilities by taking advanced courses and excelling in major projects & course presentations
- Consider taking interest and skills inventories for a better understanding of how and where to use your Christian liberal arts preparation
Extra-curricular Activities
- Take on additional responsibilities balancing them with academics
- Seek and accept leadership positions building your decision-making skills
- Be involved in society and local church ministries leading younger students
- Polish your communication skills in both social and professional settings
Career-related Experiences
- Seek godly counsel to make wise decisions on God's calling for your life and place of service
- Formalize your resume and use Career Services staff to review your resume
- Include in your resume a Strengths section to summarize how you make a good fit for the job opening and how your liberal arts education has benefited you
- Secure permission from individual references and share your resume with each as you prepare for interviews or graduate school interviews
- Post your updated resume, cover letter, and list of references in CareerCentral
- Attend the most relevant recruiting events and pray for God's guidance
- Use your resume to establish interview opportunities via your networking system
- Integrate into each interview the use of your interview portfolio to show your fit for the job
- Follow-up each interview with a thank you note and a friendly phone call to check up on your progress in the hiring process
- Try to secure employment with the best opportunity prior to graduation
- Consider seeking employment close to church planters or small ministries that can use your support
- Share your employment or additional education plans with Career Services