Career & Vocation Articles

My parents helped me move into Biola my freshman year. I was an Alpha West girl ready to rock this Biola world, and I did what I could to walk my...

In the dating and relationship world, being “ghosted” typically refers to not hearing back from someone. Ghosting can also happen in professional...

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused the job market to slow down. According to the The Wall Street Journal, students set to graduate this spring are...

There’s nothing more defeating than receiving “no” after “no” in your job search. After countless hours and dozens of applications, another...

As 2020 comes to a close, you may consider waiting until spring to continue your job or internship search. After all, doesn’t hiring slow down...

Applying to jobs and internships can often feel like its own job with an endless cycle: Search for job leads, craft a resume and cover letter, fill...

Biola University alumnus Thomas Stewart (‘16) interned and worked at various companies during and after his time at Biola. His resume includes...

Starting the search for an internship can feel daunting. There are so many websites, so many options, and so many applications to be filled out....

A recent report from Randstad shows that 60 percent of women have never negotiated their salary. In 2020, women make only $0.81 for every dollar...

Landing your first job out of college is a significant accomplishment worth celebrating, but many graduates who do so immediately face another...

Many employers conduct virtual interviews via phone, pre-recorded video questions, or live video calls as a way to maximize time. Now in light of...

Last year, I embarked on a journey to find a new online career assessment tool for Biola University students. I wanted to find the best for the...

The COVID-19 pandemic has not only reshaped the classroom experience for college students, but it has left students with uncertainty about finding...

COVID-19 has clearly impacted our world in a variety of ways, including the cancellation of many students’ internships. If your internship was...

Alumnus John Delapena (‘19) knew he wanted to help children and make the world a better place. Initially, he thought he would follow in his father...

If you’re studying biology, chemistry or engineering, working in a lab is a great way to boost your resume. The work experience you earn in a lab...

Alumnus Soren Iverson (‘17) studied studio art with an emphasis in design and minor in business during his time at Biola. He is currently an art...

Have you ever wondered what qualities employers care about when hiring college students or recent graduates? Student resumés that show leadership...

Lara Renee went through ups and downs before landing her ideal role.

Have you considered attending graduate school after Biola? Based on averages from 2012-2018 outcome survey data, 18.2 percent of Biola graduates...

Your education does not have to end once you receive your undergraduate diploma. Millions of students decide to enroll in post-graduate programs...

Even with the rise of web and social media resources, interpersonal relationships are still the key to gaining internship experience. Check out this blog for helpful tips on finding internships.

Working abroad after completing one’s education doesn’t have to be an unrealistic dream; it can be a reality.

Senior Christian Ministries major Raquel Hamm shares about the study abroad experience that challenged her assumptions and shaped her vocation.

In this interview, Astri Swendsrud shares how her lifelong passion for art developed into a career and what advice she has for undergraduate students pursuing creative careers.