Wichita State University Career Guide - Flipbook - Page 15
Need to Experience
Way to go! You are moving right along in your career journey! The second phase of the
journey is the Need to Experience phase.
The majority of your time in college will be spent in this phase. Start accumulating
meaningful experiences that develop the in-demand skill sets of your future career
industry. Begin building your professional network and learn how to communicate your
value to employers on a resume, while networking and on LinkedIn. Strive to participate
in diverse experiences and make meaningful connections to bring clarity to your career
goals and aspirations.
Move through the Need to Experience phase by participating in the following
activities.
1. Create a Resume: A resume is your key to job opportunities. A resume
communicates your education, experiences, skills, and qualifications. Get started with
one of our resume templates at wichita.edu/ResumeTemplates
Also check out pages 14-22.
2. Get Involved on Campus: Join a student organization to gain skills, boost your
resume, build valuable connections for networking, and participate in community
service. Learn more on page 28.
3. Create a LinkedIn Profile: Create a LinkedIn profile to boost your professional brand
and create opportunities to showcase your achievements, expand your professional
network, and connect with others in your field. Learn more on page 32.
In this phase, students are
learning skills to connect with
and communicate their value
to employers. Students are
participating in multiple, diverse
experiences to build career-ready
skills sets that match the needs of
industry.
The Career Ready Journey skills you
are building in this phase are:
What do you
know and who
do you
know? These two things can
have major implications on your
career success. Learn how to
explore different career paths
and how to connect with industry
professionals.
5. Participate in Applied Learning, Part-time Jobs, or Internships: Participating in
diverse experiences helps you gain a wide-range of soft and hard skills and helps bring
clarity to your career goals. Learn more on page 28.
Understanding
how to clearly
communicate
your experiences
and skills to an employer can
impact your career opportunities.
Ensure consistency across
documents, platforms, and during
in-person interactions by learning
when and how to communicate
your value.
6. Gain Skills using LinkedIn Learning or Forage: Use LinkedIn Learning to build
business, technology, software, and creative skills and earn certifications. Learn more
at wichita.edu/LIL. Use Forage to participate in job simulations created by leading
employers, at wichita.edu/Forage - learn more on page 31.
Look for these icons on the
pages ahead to know when you
are developing these skills!
4. Attend a Career Fair: Connect with industry recruiters and find opportunities to
gain experience in your field. Make sure you have your resume ready and practice your
elevator pitch. See our upcoming career fairs at wichita.edu/CareerFairs
Featured Tools
Find jobs and internships, build your
profile, and access career coaching and
events on one platform.
Master in-demand skills and earn
industry recognized certifications with
online courses.
Virtual work simulations with top
companies. Try different careers with
mini projects. Build transferable skills.
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