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Northwest University Career Development Center

Mission Statement

The Northwest University Career Development Center serves students in the life calling discernment process by means of assessment, skill development, and life coaching.

Services We Offer

The Career Development Center provides the following:

  • Guides students through the transition of moving into, through, and out of higher education
  • Assists students in the identification and application of strengths, passions, skills, and experiences
  • Forms meaningful and lasting relationships with community businesses and organizations
  • Establishes relationships of trust with Alumni and continues to serve Northwest Students after graduation
  • Connects current students of Northwest University with Northwest Alumni in order to promote networking leading to vocational opportunities
  • Supports all academic departments in their current and future students’ vocational development
  • Provides personal coaching sessions for students to build their resume, prepare for interviews, discover interests, and become more self-aware

Career Counseling Appointments

Current students and alumni can take advantage of career counseling appointments which include: 

  • Resume and cover letter review
  • Mock interviews and interview coaching
  • Personality and interest assessments
  • Individual career counseling

Additional Resources

If you’re not ready to make an appointment, here are a few resources to get you thinking and exploring.

Additional Resources

Peter Carlson

Interested in any of these opportunities?

I would love to answer any questions that you may have.

Peter Carlson

Director of Career Services
peter.carlson@northwestu.edu
425-889-5208

Questions about admissions?

Admissions counselors are waiting to serve you.

Undergraduate Admissions
Northwest University
5520 108th Ave. NE
Kirkland, WA 98033

admissions@northwestu.edu
Local Phone: 425-889-5231
Toll-Free Phone: 1-800-669-3781

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