Assessment Tools
Career Services offers a variety of assessments and career inventories, which can be beneficial in defining career goals and declaring academic majors. To learn more about the assessment tools referenced below, contact Mike Theobald at 816.501.4861.
- The Myers-Briggs
Type Indicator (MBTI) is a widely used inventory used to explore
personality types and how they relate to the work place.
- Strenghts Quest is a web based career exploration tool designed to assist users in discovering and developing their strengths, and how they fit into academics, career and beyond.
- The Self-Directed
Search is an assessment based upon
personality type as it relates to the work environment.
This assessment provides career direction by giving
suggestions on majors and occupations that match an
individual’s type.
Resume Instruction & Critique
Career Services
is available to assist students with the creation and
refinement of their resume and cover letters. Our experienced
staff will provide feedback and recommendations on resume
format, content, organization and etiquette, as well
as proofreading for grammatical and spelling errors.
Interview
Preparation
Students interested
in improving their interviewing skills may participate
in a mock interview through Career Services.
During the mock interview, students will gain experience
responding to traditional and behavioral interview questions.
We can help students gain a competitive advantage by enhancing their interviewing skills before the big interview!
Graduate
School Information
Career Services has a variety of resources
available to assist you in researching and preparing
for graduate or professional school. Visit our Career Library (VA 300) to review program catalogs, graduate school directories and other resources.
For more information
on graduate programs at Rockhurst University, please
contact the Office of Admission at 816.501.4012.
You may also access this information
via the Peterson’s
web site. Peterson's reaches an estimated 105 million
consumers annually with information about colleges and
universities, career schools, graduate programs, distance
learning, executive training, private secondary schools,
financial aid, test preparation and career exploration.
Internet
Resources
The
following links can provide career exploration, occupational,
salary and employment information.
- SuccessLink is a grant program in conjunction with the Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education. This site provides professional development and employment opportunities for Missouri school teachers and administrators.
- The Regional Education Applicant Placement Program (REAP) web site for education employment opportunities provides you with the opportunity to post your resume for review by many school districts throughout Missouri and view current teacher vacancies.
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