Alumni

Looking for direction in a world of opportunities?

The Bethel University Office of Career Development and Calling 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 Development and Calling offers 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 Development and Calling (CC322).

Recruitment / Job Search

Career Development and Calling offers several opportunities for alumni to connect with employers.

Job Postings
Check out the many employment listings on the Bethel University 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 $14.00. To take this inventory, stop by or call, Career Development and Calling to make an appointment. After the appointment, you will be given a password so you can take the inventory online at your leisure. After you take the inventory, you will return for a one hour appointment with the counselor who will interpret and review your 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 Development and Calling and make an appointment. After the appointment, you will be given a password so you can take the inventory online at your leisure. After you take the inventory, you will return for a one hour appointment with the counselor who will interpret and review your results.