Policies for the Career Development Office

The Career Development Office is designed to meet the needs of enrolled students and alumni of Trinity Western University as it pertains to career and creating an informed educational plan which includes experiences to enhance employability upon graduation.

Policy for Use of the Career Development Office:
The use of the Trinity Western University Career Development Office is extended to the following groups at no cost:

Students currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at TWU or it’s affiliates
Students currently enrolled in a graduate program
TWU alumni who have graduated from TWU

Student Appointment Policy
Any student who arrives 10 minutes late without prior notice to a scheduled appointment will be re-scheduled by the front office staff. Cancellation of appointments should be made 24 hours in advance of appointment time.

Assessments and Fees

Elevations: $15
Strong Interest Inventory: $30
MBTI: $30
Calling Cards: free
CareerCruising: free
Typefocus: free

Interview Policies
The Career Development Office works hard to provide services to help the client be successful in their job search. Missed appointments or cancellations inconvenience employers and are inconsiderate of other students who may have desired an appointment but were unable to get on the interview schedule. Missed appointments also have negative implications on the University’s relationship with the employer and can affect opportunities for other TWU students. This policy refers to all on-campus interviews, employer mock interviews and other employer appointments.

Recruitment Guidelines
Alcohol: TWU is a member of the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), the professional association for university recruiters and career professionals. The Career Development Office abides by the Principles of Professional Conduct which states that “Serving alcohol should not be part of the recruitment process on or off campus. This includes receptions, dinners, company tours, etc.” We encourage students not to partake of any alcohol beverage during the interview process. This could be detrimental to receiving an offer for employment.

Employment Offer Guidelines
When accepting an offer of employment, there is a commitment to that employer. Before accepting an offer, all options should be considered. Breaking a work contract or failing to carry out a promise on an offer would reflect poorly on the client, other students, the Career Office and Trinity Western University. These type of actions may hinder future opportunities for other TWU students.

After accepting an offer, the job search must end. A commitment has been made. The client’s next step is to change their online job search profile to show they are no longer seeking employment and removing resumes for consideration for other job opportunities. If there are other pending interviews, cancelation of appointments as soon as possible is expected to allow other candidates the opportunity to interview.

Mock Interviews
A mock interview with an employer or staff member is a commitment they have made from their busy schedules to assist you with the client’s interview skills and provide students with constructive feedback. A minimum of 24 hours notice is expected if unable to keep your appointment.

Privacy Policy
The Career Development Office at Trinity Western University is committed to providing its clients to complete confidential files. This includes files that are double locked after office hours.

External Websites
While using the Career Development Office website, you may encounter hypertext links to the Web pages of organizations not directly affiliated with either the Career Office or Trinity Western University. The Career Development Office does not control the content or information practices of these external organizations; we highly recommend that you review the privacy statements of these organizations.

Professional Staff
All professional staff members will have private offices to meet with clients.