Wichita State University Career Guide - Flipbook - Page 12
Explore Career Paths
Our goal in utilizing platforms like PathwayU for Career Exploration is to connect you to a fulfilling career. PathwayU career
matches are a great way to explore a career that may fit you.
EXPLORE A CAREER PATH
Research two career matches from PathwayU and connect those matches to your interests, values, personality, and workplace
preferences below.
CAREER MATCH #1
HOW TO NAVIGATE CAREER MATCHES
Career:
TIP #1
Filter your career matches! Wichita State is
a four year institution so make sure to select
“Bachelor’s Degree” from the list of filters.
Additionally, filtering down to “Very Strong”
and “Strong” matches means you are viewing
the best fit for you based on your assessment
results.
Possible majors:
Two aspects I like about this career:
1.
2.
Skills and Abilities I currently have that connect me to this career:
I will connect further to this career by:
1.
2.
TIP #2
Click on the careers that interest you! This is
how you access the careers page. Once you
are on the careers page, you will be able to see
job titles; career outlook; what a day on the
job would look like; the skills, knowledge, and
abilities needed to succeed; and more!
Career Match #2
Career:
Possible majors:
Two aspects I like about this career:
1.
2.
TIP #3
Don’t skip the “Programs Tab” on the career
pages. This tab is connected to Wichita State's
academic information and will recommend
degree programs available for you to study
at WSU. This can help with exploring majors
associated with the careers that interest you!
Skills and abilities I currently have that connect me to this career:
I will connect further to this career by:
1.
2.
WAYS TO CONNECT TO A CAREER
1. Research - Look into career paths and majors at wichita.edu/wcidwtm
2. Informational Interviews - Interview an industry professional.
Learn more at wichita.edu/InfoInterview.
3. Connect via LinkedIn - Virtually connect with professionals. Learn more on page 38.
4. Shadow a Professional - See a day in the life of a professional in the industries you are exploring.
5. Internships and Part-Time Jobs - Get hands-on experience in the industry. Learn more on page 28.
6. On-Campus Jobs - Build skills via an on-campus position. Learn more on page 28.
7. SCA Appointment - Explore majors and careers with a career coach at wichita.edu/SCAAppt
8. Career Fairs & Events - Get to know professionals and opportunities within a field
wichita.edu/CareerEvents
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