Wichita State University Career Guide - Flipbook - Page 30
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 on the WSU Student Listings
portal at wichita.12twenty.com
• 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
access to opportunities. Learn more at wichita.edu/OCJF
Applied Learning
• Internships: Get paid, hands-on experience in your field
with local and national organizations. Find opportunities
at wichita.12twenty.com
• Micro-Internships: Complete short-term, paid
professional projects to build skills and your network.
Learn more at info.parkerdewey.com/Wichita
• Explore All Applied Learning: Discover practicums,
clinical placements, co-ops, research, and more at
wichita.edu/AEL
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 Office
of Student Engagement & Belonging offers various
programs to gain leadership skills and give back to the
community. Visit wichita.edu/SEB
Career Fairs
• Attend a Career Fair. These events are great places to
network with employers and find out about internships.
Check out our line up for career fairs at
wichita.edu/CareerFairs
• Make the most out of your career fair attendance by
reviewing our career fair checklist located in the Shocker
Central Resource Library at
wichita.12twenty.com/resource-library
REFLECTION
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1.
Visit What Can I Do With This Major? at wichita.edu/wcidwtm - Find the major category and career path you are
interested in. Read through the “Getting Started and Advancing in Major” section. Write down what experiences
do you need to be successful in this career path.
2.
Browse Hero Cards at wichita.edu/Hero and Applied Learning stories at wichita.edu/ALStories to see what
opportunities current and former Shockers have participated in. This is a great starting point as you brainstorm
experiences you want to have throughout college.
