Career Counseling, Exploration & Planning

For many students, selecting a major and determining a career path is difficult and often confusing. If you are still deciding on a major or have questions about your current major or career path, the friendly staff at Career Development is eager to assist you. Career Development offers a variety of services and resources to enable you to make an informed major/career decision as a freshman, alumni, or anywhere in between. Career planning is an on-going complex process that requires constant monitoring and self-research. In addition, the Career Development has web-based resources including “What Can I Do with This Degree?” Check it out!

Employment & Internship Opportunities

Are you a current Nelson student or a Nelson alum? Please sign up or log into College Central at https://www.collegecentral.com/sagu and access hundreds of online job and internship postings. In addition to College Central, there is a list of resources to for you to consider located here.

The role of the Career Development is to act as an educational agency, rather than an employment agency. Ultimately you are responsible for preparing for your career goals and securing your destination.

Events

Clinical Teacher Job Fair

The Clinical Teacher Job Fair will be held April 8, 2026 from 9:00am-3:00pm at Sycamore Place (across from Administration Building) An opportunity to meet with and interview with educators from the DFW area.

Please follow the link below to register and contact the Career Development office for any further information.

Register

Business Expo

Businesses from the DFW metro-plex, and businesses from Ellis County (Waxahachie, Midlothian, and Red Oak) will be providing information on opportunities within their organization. Some volunteer positions; some paid positions; and overall good information about services available in our area.

Register

Career Development Seminars

Career Development offers free seminars based on your major and interests. Come ask questions about possible roles in the workplace, pay or anything that may relate to your career!

Etiquette Dinner

You don’t want to miss this opportunity! This event is much more than just what fork you need to use when you’re at dinner with a very important employer, client, or guest at a formal dinner. This will be a served full course meal, with an etiquette presentation.

March 31st, President’s Dining Room, 5:30-7:00 p.m.

Register

Interview Preparation

Would you like to practice interviewing before the “real” one? This is your chance! Business professionals and church leaders will be on campus to interview you, critique your interviewing skills, and recommend areas to change. Remember to dress professionally and bring your résumé.

National Student Employment Week

Let us recognize you for your hard work, and for the importance of the student work experience. This is our way to say thank you for your contribution!

Graduates Brunch

Graduates Brunch is a special time for the specific semester graduates to meet together to celebrate their accomplishment. You will have an opportunity to visit with administrators and special guests. And you’ll receive gifts from the sponsors: Alumni, Career Development, and Harrison Graduate School.

RSVP to [email protected]

Graduate School Planning

The first step in getting into graduate school involves assessing your goals, abilities, qualifications, temperament, and commitment. Before expending a great deal of effort, stop by the Career Development office!

Résumé, Cover Letter and Reference Page Assistance

The resume is the most important marketing tool for your job and internship search. Does your resume present your skills and qualifications most effectively for the types of positions you are seeking?

The Nelson University Career Development office offers resources to help make sure your resume is in top shape!

Resume Workshops

Check College Central for the next opportunity to learn about resume writing in a group setting.

Resume & Cover Letter Critiques

After updating your resume or cover letter to the best of your ability using these resources, feel free to stop by during Drop-In Hours for a 15-minute document critique. We’d be happy to take a look at your resume or cover letter and offer constructive feedback to ensure you’re putting your best foot forward.