Alumni Career Resource Center
We are Here to Help
Welcome to our Alumni Career Resource Center, your go-to destination for comprehensive career support tailored to Grace graduates. Your future doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built one decision, one conversation, and one opportunity at a time. Try our career assessments, research tools, and practical guides to help you choose a path with confidence. Strengthen your résumé, prepare for interviews, and search for internships or full-time roles.
Career Exploration
Find the Career That Fits You
Free Online Career Assessments
Listed below are a few free online assessments that can help you assess your career interests.
O*NET OnLine
O*NET is an online research tool that allows you to browse occupations, explore careers based on industries, and determine if your interests meet a career’s responsibilities. In addition, O*NET provides information about salary, expectant growth, and educational preparation for each career you select.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a free resource published by the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. The Handbook allows you to search for careers based on occupation groups. Job summaries, entry-level education, and median pay is listed for each occupation.
Resume & Cover Letters
Craft a Strong Resume & Cover Letter
Develop your résumé in order that it highlights your experiences and accomplishments and makes you stand out to potential employers.
Example Documents:
Strengthen Your Professional Profile
LinkedIn is a helpful tool you can use to connect with employers and alumni and search for job openings. Future employers might look at your LinkedIn profile as a way to learn more about your skills and professional experience. For this reason, it is important to have a professional LinkedIn profile.
Job & Internship Search
Explore Jobs & Internships
Employers across a range of industries actively seek out Grace students and alumni for internships and full-time roles. To explore current opportunities, visit our recommended job search platform below. You can also connect with past professors or program directors for industry insights, references, and networking support.
Additionally, you can discover job opportunities by utilizing online job search engines. If you’re a veteran, refer to the Certified Veteran–Friendly Employers List provided by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency for a list of veteran-friendly employers in the state of Michigan.
Job Search Websites
Non-profit
idealist.org
Michigan
mitalent.org
mlive.com/jobs
Government Jobs
governmentjobs.com
Church/Ministries
churchstaffing.com
ministryemployment.com
Social Service Jobs
ihiresocialservices.com
Business
marketingjobs.com (Marketing)
jobs.shrm.org (Human Resources)
salesjobs.com (Sales)
General
indeed.com
simplyhired.com
careerbuilder.com
collegerecruiter.com
glassdoor.com
monster.com
ziprecruiter.com
Mock Interviews
Sharpen Your Interview Skills
A great way to explore careers is by talking with professionals who work in the industry. Conducting an informational interview with a professional can give you a better understanding of the career’s responsibilities and whether it aligns with your interests. Check out this list of informational interviewing questions to make the most of your conversations.
Informational Interview Questions
- How did you get to your current position? What experiences helped you get to this point?
- What is the most rewarding part of your job? The most rewarding part of working for the company/church/ministry/etc.?
- Would you recommend working after graduation or pursuing graduate school directly after graduation?
- What is one thing you wish someone would have told you when you were still in college?
- What skill do you use on a regular basis that surprised you when you first started in your professional career?
- What skills will I need to showcase in order to remain competitive in the job market?
- When is it appropriate for me to pursue advancement opportunities in an organization? What do you have to show an employer in order to advance?
- How do you recommend avoiding burnout?
- When is it appropriate to start voicing my own opinions and ideas after taking a position?
- How do you make your job feel fresh and exciting even when you have to do mundane work?
- What healthy habits should I develop in my professional life?
- How did you feel confident about your career choice?
Enhance your interview skills by practicing with a professional you know and receiving helpful tips on interviewing etiquette. You can also prepare by reviewing our mock interview questions.
Mock Interview Questions
- Tell me about yourself…
- Why are you interested in this position?
- What excites you the most about the position? What would be most challenging?
- Why should we hire you?
- What are your greatest strengths?
- What is your greatest weakness?
- How have your past work experiences prepared you for this position?
- Describe your personality…
- How would you benefit the mission of our company?
- What is one of your greatest achievements?
- Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
- Why do you want to work for our company?
- What is your ideal work environment?
Behavior Scenario Questions
- When have you acted as a leader?
- Tell me about a time that you resolved conflict between team members
- When have you faced an obstacle? How did you overcome the obstacle to reach your goal?
- Describe your experience working with others from diverse backgrounds?
- Tell me about a time you were asked to do something that you were uncomfortable with. How did you handle the situation?
- Tell me about a time that you were adaptable in the face of change.
- When was a time that you took initiative to move a project forward?
Questions to Ask Prospective Employers
Always come prepared with 5 – 10 questions. Make sure to ask at least 3.
- What does success look like in this job?
- What training will be provided?
- What have you found most enjoyable about working for the company?
- What gets you most excited about the company’s future?
- What is the timeframe/process for making your hiring decision?
Grace Christian University Alumni
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Begin connecting with fellow Grace Christian University Alumni today.
PHONE (616) 261-8582
EMAIL alumni@gracechristian.edu
