Pathways for Calling & Career Development

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Tools & Resources
  3. Calling & Purpose
  4. Preparation & Connections
  5. Career Readiness Framework & PREP 100 Course

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Introduction

As Frederick Buechner famously said, “The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.” 

At Trinity Western University, we care deeply about equipping you to design and build a meaningful, impactful, and sustainable life after graduation. Throughout your university journey, we are committed to walking alongside you as you DISCOVER who you are, what you are called to, and how to live that calling for the good of the world and the glory of God. 

We will EQUIP you with practical tools, resources, experiences, and relationships that will LAUNCH you from university into career as a confident, prepared graduate who is equipped for life. 

This February, TWU shines a spotlight on Calling & Career Development — a focused season designed to help you reflect deeply, explore widely, and prepare confidently for what’s next. Over the coming weeks, you’ll encounter: 

  • Practical tools for résumés, LinkedIn, job search strategies, and interviews 
  • Workshops to help you tell your story and build confidence 
  • Conversations and stories about calling, vocation, and purpose 
  • Opportunities to connect with faculty, alumni, and employers – especially for experiential learning 
  • And a culminating Annual Career Fair on February 26, 2026 

Whether you’re just beginning to explore possibilities or preparing to take your next step, this month is an invitation to engage intentionally with your future. 

Watch your inbox for weekly emails highlighting upcoming events, resources, and stories — and explore what’s ahead at Career Month | Trinity Western University. 

With joy, 

Melanie Olfert 
Director, The Centre for Calling & Career Development 
Trinity Western University 

Tools & Resources

Career readiness isn’t something you figure out in your final semester — it’s something you build over time. 

This week, we’re highlighting practical tools, resources, and events designed to help you gain clarity, confidence, and momentum as you explore your future. 

Start with CAREER CONNECT 

CAREER CONNECT is your student hub for career development. Sign in using your mytwu.ca account to access: 

  • Job Board — part-time, full-time, summer jobs, and internships 
  • Workshops & Events — panels, employer sessions, and career fairs 
  • Resources — Career Prep Handbooks and Quinncia, our résumé, LinkedIn, and interview prep tool 

Events This Week 

  • Wed, Feb 4 (10:30am–12:30pm) 

Government of Canada: Your Guide for Applying (Langley) 
Learn how to navigate public service applications and stand out as a candidate. 

  • Wed, Feb 4 

TWU Graduate Studies Fair (Langley) 
Explore graduate programs and connect directly with faculty. 

  • Thu, Feb 5 (6–9pm) 

Industry Insights with Alumni – Human Kinetics (Langley) 
Hear alumni share their career journeys and passions. 

Be Inspired 

“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life.” — Mary Oliver 

Take Action  

  • Log into CAREER CONNECT 
  • Register for upcoming Career Fair Prep workshops 
  • Mark February 26 — Annual Career Fair 

You don’t have to navigate your future alone. We’re here to help. 

 

Calling & Purpose

Career decisions are ultimately life decisions. 

This week, we invite you to slow down and reflect on calling, vocation, and purpose — not simply what you will do, but who you are becoming. 

Gather & Reflect 

  • Chapel – Wednesday, Feb 11 
    Hear Professor Dwight Friesen speak on calling in chapel. 
     

Speak with a Career Coach 

Our Career Coaches are here to walk alongside you as you explore: 

  • Your gifts, interests, and values 
  • Perspectives on work and life and building a life you love 
  • Possible career directions 
  • The impact you want to make in the world 

Don’t wait until your final year — book a coaching appointment today. 

Learn More 

“How do you find your calling? Look at the way you were created. Your gifts have not emerged by accident.” — Tim Keller, Every Good Endeavor 

Take Action This Week 

  • Attend Chapel 
  • Book a Career Coaching appointment 
  • Consider reading Every Good Endeavor by Tim Keller or Designing Your Life by Bill Burnette & Dave Evans 
  • Register for Career Fair Prep workshops 

Your calling unfolds as you listen closely — to God, to the world, and to the life you’ve been given. 

 

Preparation & Connections 

Careers aren’t built in a straight line — they’re shaped through exploration, experimentation, and connection. 

As Undergraduate Reading Week begins, we’re focusing on building connections, experiential learning, and how to articulate your story in ways that matter. 

Prepare for the Career Fair 

Preparing for the Career Fair Workshops - Learn how to approach employers, talk about your skills, and navigate resumes, interviews, and networking with confidence. 

  • Thu, Feb 19 (3–4pm) - Richmond Campus 
  • Mon, Feb 23 (3–4pm) — Langley Campus 
  • Tue, Feb 24 (3–4pm) — Virtual 

Career fairs are about more than getting a job — they’re about exploring industries, building relationships, and discovering what’s possible. Prepare yourself so you can show your best at the fair, and for your future. Be sure to look for work integrated learning opportunities (internships, practicums, field placements) at the career fair, on the job board, and through your connections. Experiential learning is a key component to future career success. 

Resources to Explore 

  • Career Prep Handbooks — LinkedIn Roadmap – A guide to LinkedIn profile essentials  

Alumni Perspective 

“Calling is not only a matter of employment, but fundamentally a matter of identity, purpose, and direction.” — Os Guinness 

Take Action This Week 

  • Register for a Career Fair Prep workshop 
  • Review your resume and LinkedIn profile 
  • Prepare to attend the Annual Career Fair (Feb 26) 

Attend the Annual Career Fair 

Thursday, Feb 26 | 1–5pm  - David E. Enarson Gym 

Connect with industry-leading employers, alumni, and organizations offering: 

  • Full-time and part-time roles 
  • Internships, practicums, and field placements 
  • Career insights and mentorship 

Career fairs are not only to find jobs, but they are a space to explore, listen, ask questions, and build relationships — providing opportunities for relationship building, insight, and connections for the future. 

Your story matters — and learning to tell it well opens doors. 

 

Career Readiness Framework & PREP 100 Course 

Explore the Career Readiness Framework & Checklist 

We want to ensure that you are fully equipped for the road ahead and future ready. As a TWU graduate, you should be equipped with a good understanding of your competencies, experiences, and character that have developed during your time at TWU and have the ability to articulate them well. The career competency framework and checklist are tools for you to evaluate your career readiness. They provide you with resources during your final year to help ensure you launch well from university to career. 

Download the Career Readiness Framework & Checklist 

Learn & Be Inspired 

“Vocation does not mean a goal that I pursue. It means a calling that I hear.” — Parker J. Palmer, Let Your Life Speak 

Register for 1-Credit PREP 100 

Using a Design Thinking Framework, Christ-centred worldview, and experiential approach, you will explore questions like “who am I”, “what do I value in work” and “how do I get there”?  Students will develop prototypes for multiple versions of their career trajectories - each guided by a deeper understanding of calling and purpose.  

Prep 100 One Credit Course is available every semester.   

Thank you for engaging in this season of discovery. We’re excited to see how God continues to shape you as you explore your calling.  

 

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