Wichita State University Career Guide - Flipbook - Page 6
Career Ready Journey Assessment
The career journey is not a simple linear path with a beginning and an end. Our goal is to help you develop skills so that you
will feel confident in your ability to navigate your personal career journey. Complete the assessment below to see where you
are in your career journey! After reading the statements, check the box if you agree with the statement.
DO YOU NEED TO KNOW?
YOU NEED TO
KNOW
I have an idea of my career interests or things I might like to do.
I know what subjects interest me.
I know the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to get into
my chosen career path.
A student who needs to know
should be learning about
themselves, their personality
and their interests. They should
be actively seeking information
surrounding their career paths
and themselves.
DID YOU AGREE WITH ALL THE STATEMENTS?
GO TO PAGE 8 TO LEARN MORE
I know how to describe myself and my personality type.
NO
I know what careers I can do with my major.
YES
DO YOU NEED TO EXPERIENCE?
YOU NEED TO
EXPERIENCE
I know professionals or employers in the career or industry I am
interested in.
I have a part-time or on-campus job or an internship.
I know how to describe my skills and experiences in writing.
NO
I know how to describe my strengths and weaknesses.
I have a resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile.
A student who needs
to experience should be
participating in multiple, diverse
experiences, building a careerready skill set, and learning to
communicate their value to
potential employers.
GO TO PAGE 13 TO LEARN MORE
DID YOU AGREE WITH ALL THE STATEMENTS?
YES
ARE YOU READY TO ACT?
YOU ARE
READY TO ACT
I know how to execute a successful job search.
I have researched organizations I am interested in.
I know what questions to ask to gauge company culture.
I have networked to gather information and make connections
I have set clear goals and personal values.
DID YOU AGREE WITH ALL THE STATEMENTS?
YES
Congrats! Tell us about your success at
wichita.edu/Hero
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NO
A student who is ready to act
is prepared to start working in
their chosen career! They should
be actively assessing their
personal values and searching
for employers that connect with
their goals.
GO TO PAGE 36 TO LEARN MORE
Find this assessment and
links to resources at
wichita.edu/CRJourney
