Wichita State University Career Guide - Flipbook - Page 25
Gaining Experience
Great work! You now know how to communicate your value to potential employers through a resume and cover letter. Ready
to have a career coach look over your documents? Schedule an appointment at wichita.edu/SCAAppt.
Now, it is time to showcase your skills and build a strong foundation for your career. The Need to Experience phase is about
getting involved, gaining experience, and developing the skills employers seek.
Participate in Experiences
College is a world of possibilities! Explore various ways to get involved on campus and gain valuable work experience. These
experiences will give you skills and build relationships you can leverage in your future career.
On-Campus Jobs
" Browse on-campus jobs at
wichita.edu/OnCampusJobs.
" The Rhatigan Student Center posts available positions
on their human resource website wichita.edu/RSCJobs.
" Attend the On-Campus Job Fair in August for even
more opportunities. Learn more at wichita.edu/OCJF.
On-Campus Involvement
" Join a student organization. Browse over 200 clubs
academic, cultural, religious, and sports clubs at
wichita.campuslabs.com/Engage.
" Explore leadership and service opportunities: The
Ooce of Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership
(SEAL) ofers various programs to gain leadership
skills and give back to the community.
Visit wichita.edu/SEAL.
Applied Learning
• Internships: Gain hands-on experience in your oeld through paid experiences with local or national organizations. Find
opportunities at wichita.edu/ShockerCentral.
• Micro-Internships: Short-term paid professional assignments developed by employers. These projects enable you to
demonstrate skills, explore career paths, and build your networks while in school. Learn more at
info.parkerdewey.com/Wichita.
• More than internships: Explore practicums, clinical placements, co-ops, service learning, research, study abroad, and
mentorships for a diverse range of experiences. Learn more at wichita.edu/AEL.
SCA QUICK TIP: Career fairs are a great place to network with employers and ond out about internships. Check out our
line up for career fairs at wichita.edu/CareerFairs.
Build Skills
While experiences are crucial, the job market demands diverse skills. Explore the tools below to help you discover and
develop new skills that will make you a standout candidate.
In the Classroom
" In the classroom, you are participating in a wide range
of experiences and developing skills that employers
desire. From group projects to giving a presentation
to completing a research assignment, be intentional
when participating in class to get the most out of your
experience.
" Connect what you are doing in the classroom back to
the NACE Career Competencies. Learn more about each
competency and how to further develop them at
wichita.edu/NACECareer8.
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