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Mission

The Mission of Career Development at Taylor University is to educate and assist students in identifying their calling and exploring vocational opportunities through assessment, career advising, and practical experiences.

Vocationally Equipping for World Service

All individuals - faculty, advisors, coaches, administrators, staff - are companions to shape the student's vocational plan.

The Definition

Career development at Taylor University is identifying God-given passions and abilities, exploring vocational opportunities and equipping to find God's calling.

How We Help

Career development assists students in working through critical vocational planning steps. These include:

Identifying God-Given Passions and Abilities (Freshmen - Sophomores)

  • Discover your interests
  • Learn your values
  • Identify your skills/abilities
  • Assess your personality

Exploring Vocational Options (Sophomores - Juniors)

  • Identify occupations of interest
  • Enroll in related courses
  • Participate in job mentorship
  • Seek leadership opportunities
  • Volunteer for global experience
  • Seek internships

Equipping to Pursue God's Calling (Juniors - Seniors)

  • Prepare a high quality resume
  • Identify and research potential areas of service, employment or graduate school
  • Participate in mock interviews
  • Polish your e-portfolio for distribution
  • Interview with on-campus, off-campus and job fair recruiters
  • Plan your approach to live your calling