Career Development Vision 

To empower all students to discern and develop their natural talents in pursuit of meaningful career paths and lives of purpose in an ever-changing world. 

Career Development Mission 

To create an inclusive environment for all students that provides equitable access to educational opportunities for self-discovery and professional development, and to foster relationships with internal and external partners that facilitate intentional learning experiences, mentoring connections, and career opportunities. 

National Association of Colleges & Employers Ethical Guidelines

The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) developed ethical standards for faculty & staff when assisting students with their career search.

Looking for someone to present in your class?

Let Career Development come to you. We can provide a career-related presentation or workshop to your class. Workshops range from 45-60 minutes in duration, or we can complete a 5-10 minute presentation on office services. Topics include:

• Choosing a major
• Effective job search strategies
• Writing resumes, cover letters and thank-you notes
• Interviewing tips and preparation
• Negotiating offers
• Business etiquette
• Dressing for success

Request a program from the Student Success team. 

Getting Started

Encourage students to establish an RU Career Account by attending a registration workshop in Massman 3 offered: Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m.; Wednesdays at 10 a.m.; Thursdays at 1 p.m. Benefits include the ability to upload resumes and search online for full-time, part-time & internship opportunities. 

Career Assessments

Career Development offers a variety of assessments and interest inventories.  To learn more about these resources, 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 workplace.

Strenghts Finder Through the 34 different talent themes, you can gain a better understanding of your own unique skills and strengths.  Once you have a better understanding of yourself, you can then move forward with declaring a major and defining a career path.

The Holland 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 Development 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 Development. 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 Development has a variety of resources available to assist students and alumni in researching and preparing for graduate or professional school.  Contact Mike Theobald for more information, 816-501-4861. 

For more information on graduate programs at Rockhurst University, please contact the Office of Admissions at 816-501-4012.