K Story Guide – Coursework



  • Let’s talk aboutyour class experience:

    What is the course description for this particular class? Why did you take it? What are the learning outcomes and/or objectives for this course? What are additional goals outlined in the course syllabus?


  • Let’s talk aboutthe transferable skills acquired:

    The following are skills that employers say new graduates need to be successful in the world of work: Career & Self-Development, Communication, Critical Thinking, Equity & Inclusion, Leadership, Professionalism, Teamwork, and Technology. Consider which ones are most applicable to this course and how you connect them to your desired job/career.


  • Let’s talk aboutSample RÉSUMÉ Action Statements:

    What are some sample action statements from this course that would demonstrate the transferable skills you’ve attained? Here are some action verbs to get you started: developed, fostered, coordinated, established, conducted, created, collaborated, evaluated, assessed, managed, led, researched.
  • Who would you like to send this information to? All submissions will automatically default to career@kzoo.edu. Please include your email address here if you’d like to send a copy to yourself.

Academic Experience

CCPD Tips

Behavioral Interview Prompts

Employers often ask questions about how you responded to specific situations. For example:


• Tell me about a time when you experienced a conflict while working on a team.
• Describe a time when you had to work well under pressure.
• Give me an example of a time when you showed initiative and took the lead.
• Tell me about a time when you made a mistake, and how you handled it.

S.T.A.R. Method

You can use S.T.A.R. as a framework to structure your response to behavioral interview questions.

• Describe the context and background for a situation that’s relevant to the question.
• Explain the task that needed to be completed. What was the goal?
• Outline specific actions you took. How did you exhibit transferable skills?
• Share the results of your actions. What was the outcome? What did you learn?

Your K Story: Highlighting your academic experience