Alumni

Looking for direction in a world of opportunities?

The Bethel University Office of Career Services is here to help. We provide a variety of services to assist alumni in establishing career objectives and implementing appropriate strategies to reach their career goals:

Career Counseling

Career Services offers a limited number of counseling appointments for a variety of career or graduate school concerns. Whether you are trying to revise your resume, thinking about changing careers, or have questions about graduate school, individual appointments are available to alumni. Appointments normally last one hour and can be arranged by either calling 651-638-6460 or stopping by Career Services (CC322).

Educational Credential Files

Education graduates market themselves to employers through their credential files. Career Services helps set up files for graduating seniors and maintains files for alumni for ten years.

Recruitment / Job Search

Career Services offers several opportunities for alumni to connect with employers.

Job Postings
Check out the many employment listings on the Bethel University Online Career Center.

Employer Presentations and Information Sessions
Throughout the year, companies and organizations will come to campus to present information about the organization and possible career opportunities. Information about upcoming presentations and information sessions can be found on our News and Events page as well as in our Online Career Center.

Job Fairs
Bethel University joins other Minnesota colleges and universities in hosting the Minnesota Education Job Fair, focused on positions in education for senior education majors and alumni.

Assessment

Self-assessment is an essential component of career development and planning. We offer a limited number of counseling sessions using several self-assessment tools and inventories to help you integrate career options with a better understanding of yourself.

Inventories
While no inventory will tell you the "one perfect career" that is right for you, but they can give you options to explore.

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
This 93 question inventory looks at your personality preferences and how they relate to possible strengths, areas that may need improvement, and careers. The inventory normally takes 35-45 minutes to finish and costs $8.00. To take this inventory, stop by Career Services and make an appointment. After the appointment, you will be given the inventory to complete at your leisure. When you return the inventory to our office, we will make a one hour appointment with you to interpret the results.

Strong Interest Inventory
The Strong Interest Inventory can help you to identify general areas of interest as well as specific activities and occupations which you may want to explore further. The Strong has 314 questions, takes approximately 45-60 minutes to finish, and costs $12.00. To take this inventory, stop by Career Services and make an appointment. After the appointment, you will be given a password so you can take the inventory online at your leisure. Once you have taken the inventory, you will need to make a one hour appointment for you and a counselor to review your results.