Wichita State University Career Guide - Flipbook - Page 5
Career Ready Journey
The Career Ready Journey is a comprehensive
model designed to guide individuals through three
distinct phases:
• Need to Know
• Need to Experience
• Ready to Act
This structured framework empowers you to
identify your current phase in the Career Ready
Journey and provides targeted guidance for your
next steps. As you progress through each phase,
you’ll develop a valuable skill set that will serve you
well throughout your entire professional journey.
Phases
KNOW
Students acquire knowledge of
themselves by
self-assessing their career
interests, skills, values,
and workplace preferences.
Students explore potential
career paths that align with
their passions and purpose.
EXPERIENCE
Students gain meaningful
experiences and build
career-ready skill sets that
match the needs of industry.
In this phase, students
participate in multiple,
diverse experiences and learn
skills to connect with and
communicate their value to
employers.
ACT
Students act on their career
goals. Students network with
purpose, research employers,
conduct strategic job searches
and find their fit in the
workplace.
Skills
Discover where you are on your career journey by answering the questions on the next
page or at wichita.edu/CRJourney
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