Center for Career Development Resources

Career Exploration Questions?

  • Are you still deciding on selecting a major?
  • Do you wonder what career opportunities are available for you?
  • Have you questioned your selected major or career path?

If you have answered “yes” to any of these questions, you are not alone. It is completely normal for students to feel a sense of anxiety when selecting a major, to question their choice of major or to wonder about potential career paths. Career Development is here to help. Our trained staff can help you throughout your career exploration process.  If you are interested in scheduling a one-on-one meeting with us, please call 816-501-4061.

Assessment Tools

Career Development offers a variety of assessments which can be beneficial in defining your career goals and declaring an academic major. To learn more about the following tools, contact Tina Wendling at 816-501-4858.

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.

What Can I Do With This Major? Do you want to explore what careers are out there in the working world? If so, What Can I Do With This Major provides information on more than 80 fields, typical employers and strategies designed to maximize career opportunities upon completion of your time at Rockhurst University. 

Holland Self-Directed Search (SDS) 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.

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a widely used inventory used to explore personality types and how they relate to the workplace.

Resume Instruction and 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 and organization, 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. Put yourself at a competitive advantage by enhancing your interviewing skills BEFORE the big interview. To schedule a mock interview, contact Career Development at 816-501-4061. To participate in Mock Interview Day, contact Tina Wendling at 816-501-4858.

Career and Majors Week 2021, October 4 - October 8 

(The following information outlines programs from last year's event)

Monday, Sept. 28: “Majors, Minors, Careers – Help me decide!” 

We understand how difficult it can be to navigate these decisions, so we’re kicking off Career and Majors Week with an opportunity for students to meet with advisors from all four colleges as well as staff from Career Development and Student Success. Perfect time to get all your questions answered!

Session 1 Recording

Tuesday, Sept. 29: “Student 2 Student: What students have to say about experiential learning at RU” Learning happens everywhere, not just in the classroom! Hear current students share their experiences involving various experiential learning opportunities such as service learning, mission trips, internship experiences, undergraduate research, and study abroad. Great opportunity to ask questions and find out how to get involved.  

Session 2 Recording

Wednesday, Sept. 30: “Alumni Perspectives”

They’ve been here, done that, and now they’re back to speak to the value of their Rockhurst education and how it helps them in their lives and careers. Join as young alumni share the wisdom they’ve gained along the way, the things they wish they would’ve known, and answers to all your questions.

Session 3 Recording

Thursday, Oct. 1: “What Do Employers Really Want?”

Get the inside scoop as recruiters and employers from various industries shed light on what employers are really looking for when hiring recent college grads. Another great opportunity to ask questions and make connections.

Session 4 Recording

Bonus Session; "Everything you Need to Know from the Registrar"  

Find out how to declare a major or minor, how to change a major or minor, and the difference between double majors and dual degrees.   

Bonus Session Recording

Class/Organization Presentations

Career Development will come to you! That’s right. Career Development can provide a career-related presentation or workshop to your class, organization, residence hall, or other student group. These workshops range from 45-60 minutes in duration and will satisfy residence hall and student organization programming requirements. 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

To request a program or workshop, contact Mike Theobald at 816-501-4861 and provide the following information:

  • Name of organization
  • Presentation preference
  • Time
  • Location
  • Approximate number of participants
  • Contact name and phone number
  • Any special considerations

Graduate School Information

Career Development has a variety of resources available to assist you in researching and preparing for graduate or professional school. Visit Massman 3 to review program catalogs, graduate school directories and other resources.

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