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Why Bethany?

Career Resources

Career & Professional Development

Prepare for what’s next.

From exploring majors and career paths to securing internships and preparing for your first professional role, the Office of Career & Professional Development helps you build the confidence, experience, and skills to achieve your goals.

Meet Your Career Advisor

Amy VanHorn
Director, Office of Career & Professional Development

Amy helps students explore career paths, prepare for internships, and transition from college to career through individual guidance, classroom workshops, career events, and connections with employers and alumni.

Contact Amy in Career Services

304.829.7150
avanhorn@bethanywv.edu

Located in Phillips Hall (right hallway)

Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

students talking with professors

How We Support You

Career development begins long before graduation. We work with students throughout their Bethany experience to connect academic interests with career goals and provide guidance every step of the way.

Whether you’re exploring majors, preparing for an internship, building your résumé, or searching for your first full-time position, we’re here to help you take the next step with confidence.

    Services

    Career Exploration

    Discover career paths that align with your interests, strengths, and academic goals.

    Resume & Cover Letter Support

    Receive personalized feedback to help you create professional application materials.

    Internship Preparation

    Identify internship opportunities and gain practical experience before graduation.

    Interview Preparation

    Practice interviewing techniques and build confidence before meeting employers.

    Job Search Assistance

    Learn effective job search strategies and connect with employment opportunities.

    Alumni Support

    Career guidance and resources remain available to Bethany alumni as they continue to grow professionally.

    Why it Matters

    %

    OF BETHANIANS ARE EMPLOYED OR IN GRADUATE SCHOOL WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF GRADUATION

    %

    OF STARTING SALARIES FOR GRADUATES FROM 2020 TO 2022 AVERAGED $49,000-$70,000+

    Where Bethany Graduates Work

    • Discovery Channel
    • Disney
    • Ernst & Young
    • Google
    • National Cancer Research Institute
    • Kraft Heinz
    • Sony

    AVERAGE STARTING SALARY

    Where Bethanians Go to Grad School

    • Carnegie Mellon University
    • Case Western Reserve University
    • John Hopkins University
    • Columbia University
    • Duquesne University
    • Ohio State University
    • Princeton University
    • University of Chicago
    • Vanderbilt University
    • Ohio State’s College of Veterinary Medicine
    • Missouri University of Science and Technology