We want to give you the best resources available to help you jumpstart your search for a meaningful career that you’ll love!
Check out some of our tips and tools below:
Career Explorer Tool
LUOA has partnered with the Liberty University Career Services team to bring you the Career Explorer tool! This tool can help give you an idea of the types of careers and majors you can pursue. When you complete the assessment, you’ll be given information on different recommended careers and majors that might fit with your specific interests. You can also use this tool to search for specific positions if you already have an idea of what you’d like to pursue. After you search for a job, it will outline the career opportunities and specific degrees which would support that career journey.
Liberty University Career Center
If you decide to continue your education after high school with Liberty University, either residentially or online, you will have the opportunity to make use of Liberty University’s Career Services Center. This is a valuable resource that can help you work toward your future career by helping you with your résumé, interview tips and coaching, and using Handshake to find internships and other positions!
Consider Pursuing a Trade
Trade skills like plumbing, electrical work, and carpentry are in high demand and require minimal schooling to get started. Did you know that Liberty University offers certificates and degrees in trades? Take a deeper look at Liberty University’s Technical Studies Program. This program can help you gain the skills you need to get started in your trade skill of choice!
Interview Tricks
Bring a nice portfolio with copies of your résumé, cover letter, and references to give to the interviewer.
Always be prepared to ask questions and try to bring at least 2 to 3 questions that relate to the job you’re interested in.
Follow up! Make sure to send a letter or thank-you note to the interviewer and reiterate your interest in the position.
Résumé Tips
Keep your résumé to 1 page of relevant information.
Always make sure to include a cover letter and customize your résumé to each specific job.
Avoid personal pronouns (I, me, my).
Make sure to stress your accomplishments and skills; do not just list the duties of past jobs.
Use the WHO method: write out WHAT you did, HOW you did it, and the OUTCOME of the work.
For example, a bullet could read: Created new membership orientation program using team-building strategies to build affiliation and club loyalty by 25%.
