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Looking for personalized career guidance and support? Meet with a Career Coach for one of our many in-person or virtual career coaching appointments. View appointment types.
Nail the resume, land the interview, and prepare for the job with the Shocker Career Accelerator. Build marketable skills and gain professional work experience before and after graduation through targeted internships, applied learning opportunities, one-on-one career coaching, workshops, career fairs and more!
Career Coaching
Make the career choice that’s right for you. Start building the skills to navigate your career journey.
We can help you
- understand your career interests, personality, and skills
- explore potential careers and connect with employers
- build confidence in communicating your value
- create a job search strategy to find your fit
Career Coaching Appointment Types
Discover how your interests, values, personality, and strengths connect to possible majors and career paths. Work with a Career Coach to explore career options, identify meaningful experiences, and gain confidence in making informed decisions about your future. Students may be asked to complete PathwayU before or between appointments.
Build confidence in your interview skills and learn how to effectively communicate your strengths, experiences, and accomplishments. Practice answering interview questions, receive personalized feedback, and learn strategies for professional introductions, the STAR method, and navigating the interview process. This appointment can be customized for a specific job, internship, graduate program, or industry.
Develop a personalized strategy for finding internships, jobs, and other career-building opportunities. Work with a Career Coach to identify target employers, research opportunities, build networking strategies, and learn how to organize and manage your job search effectively. It is recommended that you have a resume prepared before scheduling this appointment.
Get personalized feedback and coaching to build, improve, or tailor your resume. Learn how to highlight your skills and experiences, strengthen your bullet points, and communicate your value to employers with confidence. Upload your resume before the appointment if you have one.
Applied and Experiential Learning
When it comes to bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world experience, nobody offers more opportunities than Wichita State. Thanks to our location in Kansas’ largest city, Shockers in every major can gain the skills, connections and confidence needed for career success—before graduation—with employers in nearly every industry.
Employer Connections
Gain access to top-level employers at career fairs and other employer outreach events. With our connection of industry partners, some right on campus like NIAR, Airbus, and NetApp, we're able to fulfill employers' needs while getting Shockers to work.
On-Campus Employment
Wichita State University hires students to work in various positions all across campus. Grow with your campus community and meet fellow Shockers. Apply for on-campus jobs on Shocker Central.