Career Services Center
Located in The Memorial Learning Commons
Phone: 785-833-4326 | Email: [email protected] | Schedule Appointment: http://kwu.campus.eab.com/pal/evIyoIBk5K
Career Services Center
The Kansas Wesleyan University’s Career Services Center is the bridge between YOUR Kansas Wesleyan University education and the goals you have for YOUR future.
We’re here to help YOU! Our staff is here to connect you with career exploration tools, experiential learning through job-shadowing and internships, on-campus and off-campus networking opportunities, graduate school information and application assistance, job-search skills, resume and cover letter assistance, mock interviews, career-focused workshops, and various other career-forward events.
THE YOTE FUTURE-FOCUSED MINDSET
The programs offered through the Career Services Center available to all Kansas Wesleyan University students and alumni, so be sure to check in with us as early as your freshman year. Let us guide you through creating your individualized “Academic and Beyond” plan of action. Our goal is to assist every student at KWU in meeting and exceeding their career goals. We don’t just want to help students find a job. We want to help you find a career!
Four-Year Career Development Path
Remember, the Career Center IS NOT just a resource for seniors. KWU is committed to a four-year approach for every student. We take a comprehensive approach to career planning that starts your first semester on campus with the Wesleyan Experience and spans all four years of your time at the university. Career Services FUTURE-FOCUSED PLANNING initiates the moment you step foot on the campus of Kansas Wesleyan University!
One-On-One Career Development
This service is available to KWU undergraduate students, MBA students, and Alumni needing specific and situational perspective that meets your career goals. A Career Services student appointment might include one or more of the following career-focused areas,
- KWU Major and Career Path
- Resume and Cover Letter
- Professional Statement
- How to Choose References
- Interviewing Techniques
- Networking Opportunities
- Experiential Learning and / or Service-Learning Opportunities
- Graduate School Preparation
- Mock Interviews
Individual appointments are tailored to your situation and scheduled to meet the demands of your academic/professional schedule. One-on-one development is provided at the Career Services Center in the Albert Nelson Student Success Center in Memorial Library. Please reach out to set up an appointment with the Director of Career Services, Claudette Humphrey.
Experiential Learning
Simply put, experience enhances your resume. Employers take many things into consideration when hiring for jobs: academic background, professionalism, experience (including work, internship and volunteer), and demeanor during an interview. In today’s job market, the experience gained through job shadowing, interning, service-learning, and employment is essential to achieving your career goals. Find out how KWU can assist you in garnering and experiential learning opportunity.
Career-Focused Workshops
Various workshops are available throughout the year on career-related topics, such as interviewing and networking etiquette, interviewing techniques, resume and cover letter writing, job search skills, etc. Workshops take place on the campus of KWU or, as collaborative efforts with neighboring colleges and universities who welcome KWU students to attend campus events. Individual appointments can also be scheduled to review any of the workshop topics if the schedule of events does not meet a student’s schedule.
Mock Interviews
Kansas Wesleyan University provides mock interviews and professional critiques to help you become more comfortable in interview situations. Mock interviews are available by appointment to guide you through the interview process and help you sharpen your skills for a professional interview.
