Wichita State University Career Guide - Flipbook - Page 36
Ready to Act
Keep going, you are almost to your goals! The third phase of the journey is the
Ready to Act phase.
In this phase, you are taking proactive steps toward your career goals and
striving to find your fit in the workplace. The goal of finding your fit is to find a
role and workplace where you can thrive, be fulfilled, and contribute your best.
When you are ready to act, start by reflecting on your values and workplace
preferences. Next, network with purpose and research employers. Finally,
conduct a strategic job search.
Move through the Ready To Act phase by participating in the following
activities:
1.
Review your PathwayU Values and Workplace Preference Results:
Retake the assessments if you wish. These results can help you better
understand what you are looking for in a career or employer.
Visit wichita.PathwayU.com.
2.
Schedule a Professional Photo Appointment: A professional photo helps
you make a positive first impression. Use this photo on LinkedIn and other
networking or job search platforms. Schedule an appointment at
wichita.edu/SCAAppt.
3.
Prepare for your Job Search: Define what type of job you are looking for,
gather and refine all your materials, and create a strategy for your search.
Learn more on page 39.
4. Attend a Career Fair: Meet face-to-face with recruiters and hiring managers.
Have your resume, prepare an outfit, and practice your elevator pitch. See
our upcoming career fairs at wichita.edu/CareerFairs.
5.
Research Employers: Find companies that align with your values and career
goals. This research can help you determine fit and help you prepare for
an interview or networking opportunity. Visit wichita.edu/BuzzFile and
wichita.edu/GoinGlobal.
6. Practice your Interview Skills: Describe how you are the right fit for a future
employer. Learn about what to do before, during, and after an interview
and receive constructive feedback from a career coach in a mock interview
appointment. Learn more on page 43. Schedule an appointment at
wichita.edu/SCAAppt.
In this phase, students are acting
on their career goals. Students
network with purpose, conduct
strategic job searches and are
looking to find their fit in the
workplace.
The Career Ready Journey skills
you are building in this phase
are:
Selfassessment
is a form of
reflection and is the foundation
for learning and growing. Knowing
how to self-assess will allow you
to connect to your purpose and
make informed decisions about
your future.
Fit in the
workplace
is described
as an alignment of values,
beliefs, and behaviors between
employees and employers. Learn
how to research companies and
conduct strategic job searches to
find your fit.
Look for these icons on the
pages ahead to know when you
are developing these skills!
Featured Tools
Explore global job guidelines and
study or work abroad plans, including
a U.S. H-1B visa application database.
wichita.edu/GoinGlobal
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Discover careers matching your
interests and values with this
self-assessment tool.
wichita.edu/PathwayU
Research companies based on focus,
industry, or major and access company
profiles.
wichita.edu/BuzzFile
