Wichita State University Career Guide - Flipbook - Page 50
Ready to Act: Next Steps
FIRST DESTINATION SURVEY
(FDS)
We want to hear about your
plans after graduation. Please
take a couple of minutes to let
us know where you are headed
or if we can help with your job
search. Use the link below to
access the survey—even if you
aren't quite sure what your
future holds, we still want to
hear from you!
wichita.edu/SCAFDS
ALUM NOTE
The Shocker Career Accelerator
is here to serve all Shockers
both past and present. As an
alum you have access to the
services of the Shocker Career
Accelerator including individual
appointments, career fairs, and
networking events.
Don’t forget, once a Shocker,
always a Shocker. Be sure to
join the Wichita State Alumni
Association to stay involved
and connected visit
wichita.edu/Alumni
READY TO ACT CHECKLIST
Use the space below to catalog some ways you have developed and connected
to your career journey while in the Ready to Act phase.
Attend a
Career Fair
Schedule a
Professional
Photo
Reviewed
Results on
PathwayU
Researched
Employers
Prepared for
a Job Search
Participated
in a Mock
Interview
NEED TO ACT REFLECTION
Use the space below to reflect on what you have learned through the Ready To Act
section.
Three organizations I’ve researched and am interested in:
1.
2.
3.
A question I would ask at the end of an interview is:
One goal I set for myself:
My top three personal values:
1.
2.
3.
Complete a Hero Card
Wichita State students can enhance their academic foundation by leveraging
applied learning opportunities to gain valuable professional career experience.
These opportunities complement the strong classroom education they receive,
allowing them to develop practical skills and real-world knowledge.
We want to learn about your experience. Fill out a hero card form to highlight
your applied learning experiences at wichita.edu/Hero.
Congratulations on working through the Ready to Act phase of your career journey! In this phase, you have
taken proactive steps toward your career goals and worked to find your fit in the workplace. You have reflected
on your values and workplace preferences, learned to network with purpose, to research employers, and how to
lead a strategic job search.
YOU ARE READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP!
GOOD LUCK ON YOUR CAREER JOURNEY!
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