Career Center
Career Center and Resources
At the Azusa Pacific University Career Center, we believe your career is more than a paycheck—it is a platform for your purpose. Our approach is summarized in our motto:
Discover Your Calling. Develop Your Career. Define Your Future.
Our Mission
We are here to empower you. Our team is dedicated to helping students and alumni discover their calling, develop their professional gifts and talents, and define their future as Difference Makers in a dynamic world. Whether you are a freshman exploring your interests, a senior preparing for your first big role, or a graduate navigating a career transition, we provide the tools and guidance to turn your potential into professional readiness.
Our Vision
To cultivate a legacy of purpose-driven leaders who navigate their fields of service with confidence and integrity, thriving in careers defined by their unique, God-given calling.
Why We Do It
Because the world doesn’t just need more employees—it needs leaders who are grounded in their values and excellent in their craft. We are committed to walking alongside you throughout your entire professional journey, bridging the gap between your education and a lifetime of meaningful impact.
The Career Center offers resources, workshops, events, and career consultation appointments to support students and alumni in their professional endeavors.
Handshake
Handshake is APU’s career platform for all students (undergraduate, graduate, and professional) and alumni to connect with businesses and organizations for jobs and internships, as well as book appointments at the center.
To access your Handshake account for the first time, use your APU Home portal sign-in information. For more information or help setting up your account, email [email protected].
Federal Work-Study
Federal work-study is a need-based government program granted to students who qualify. Students must work on campus to receive the federal work-study award.
Learn More about Federal Work Study
Job Location and Development Program
The Job Location and Development Program at APU exists to expand off-campus job opportunities for our students, regardless of their financial need, and to encourage students to participate in local community service activities. The JLD Program is a part of the Federal Work-Study Program and is government funded.
Learn More about Job Location and Development
Resources
The Handshake Resources Library is a comprehensive collection of information for commonly-asked questions. Search here for interview tips, resume writing guides, and more professional resources in our Handshake Resources Library.
Events
To find out about upcoming Career Center events, visit APU’s Handshake Events page.
In order to support students beyond their academic experience, the center provides multiple resources for alumni to make connections within their industry and the APU community.
- Handshake: All APU alumni are welcome to access Handshake. Use this platform to find resources for professional development, view our events calendar, and connect with other alumni.
- APU Connect: This alumni network allows you to reconnect with old classmates and utilize the trusted Azusa Pacific environment to expand your professional network.
Resources
The Handshake Resources Library is a comprehensive collection of information for commonly-asked questions. Search here for interview tips, resume writing guides, and more professional resources in our Handshake Resources Library.
Events
To find out about upcoming Career Center and employer center events, visit APU’s Handshake Events page.
Workshop Offerings
Faculty and staff may request in-person, virtual, or pre-recorded workshops through completing the Career Collaboration Request Form.
Career Center Overview (15 minutes)
- Services and How to Access Resources
Career Branding Workshop (60 or 75 minutes)
- Résumé, LinkedIn, and Handshake Review
Landing the Job (60 or 75 minutes)
- Networking and Interviewing Skills (Prep & Questions)
PathwayU 101 (60 or 75 minutes)
- Career Exploration for a Purpose Filled Life
Custom Career Center Workshop (60 or 75 minutes)
- Customize with 3 topics: Resume, Cover Letter, LinkedIn, Handshake Review, Personal Statement, Curriculum Vitae (CV), Portfolio, Networking, Internship/Job Search, Interview Prep, Interview Questions, & Salary Negotiation
Resources
The Handshake Resources Library is a comprehensive collection of information for commonly-asked questions. Search here for interview tips, resume writing guides, and more professional resources in our Handshake Resources Library.
Events
To find out about upcoming Career Center and employer center events, visit APU’s Handshake Events page.
The center supports students and alumni by providing regular opportunities to connect with employers in broad and varying fields. Through career, internship, and graduate school fairs, employers and students can expand their network and benefit from mutual growth.
Learn more about Azusa Pacific University.
Post an Internship or Job
The Handshake online platform is designed to inform students and alumni of employment and event opportunities within your organization. For the best results, it’s important that job and internship listings are kept up to date. To set up or manage your profile, follow these steps:
- Go to app.joinhandshake.com.
- If you have an established account, you can log in on the top right. If not, please register.
- Complete or update your company profile and contact information.
- Upon approval by the center, you can post, edit, close, or repost jobs and events available in your organization. You can also receive online applications and request résumés directly through the platform.
For detailed instructions on setting up your account, or to view our job posting policy and best practices for recruiting students, see our Handshake Employer Guide.
Note: It can take up to 48 hours for your employer profile to be reviewed, and an additional 48 hours for your position to post on Handshake. If any information is missing or unclear, a representative from our office will contact you for additional details.
Events
To find out about upcoming Career Center events, visit APU’s Handshake Events page.
By the Numbers
Careers in Action
Cultivating Impact as an Entrepreneur
Bailey Wilson ’18, CEO and founder of Bondi Bowls, turned a personal mission into a thriving business. Bondi Bowls grew from a single food truck to 15 trucks and five storefronts across seven states.
Cultivating Impact in Fashion
Josh Holm ’16, founder and creative director of Castles and Queens, turned a journey of self-discovery into a fashion career. He launched his brand in 2021, and earned recognition at New York Fashion Week and Forbes’ 30 Under 30.
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