Jessee Sandlin
Marketing and Communication Specialist
Former Associate Director of Admission
Like other traits that help identify who you are, your faith can not only set you apart with distinctive qualities but also provide you with opportunities to develop important skills future employers may be looking for. Your involvement in a philanthropic group might give you experience organizing events in the community or require you to step outside your personal comfort zone to speak about your faith with individuals you haven’t met before. These qualities translate very effectively into many careers as well.
Not only can your faith help create real-world opportunities to improve your marketability, but your involvement in faith-based organizations and activities in college could even alter your career path altogether. My sister attended a small private liberal arts institution for Physical Therapy, but after multiple mission trips to Africa and graduating, she took a position in North Carolina as part of a similar Christian ministry before eventually moving to North Africa to serve the population she had first met in college. This isn’t to say that your involvement in a Christian organization will land you a job or change your career path in ways you’re unprepared for; however, living out your faith on campus can have far-reaching effects that don’t just serve to improve your time at school. It can directly impact the spiritual, academic, and professional aspects of your life forever.
If you’re looking for ways to get prepared for your future career, check out our advice on How Can I Boost My Chances of Finding a Job After College?