Career Services
Career Services Center
The Kansas Wesleyan University’s Career Services Center is the bridge between YOUR KWU education and YOUR future.
We’re here to help YOU! Our resources connect you with career exploration tools, internships, service-learning experiences, networking tips, graduate school info, and job-search skills—everything you need to realize your career goals.
The Career Services Center’s services are for all Kansas Wesleyan University students and alumni (not just seniors!), and our friendly Student Development Office staff are ready to help. Check in with us early and often, as we are the first ones on campus to hear about internships and job openings that could be perfect for you.
Four-Year Career Development Path
Remember, the Career Center IS NOT just a resource for seniors; KWU is committed to a four-year approach for every student. We take a comprehensive approach to career planning that starts your first semester on campus with the Wesleyan Experience and spans all four years of your time at the university. Career Services FUTURE-FOCUSED PLANNING initiates the moment you step foot on the campus of Kansas Wesleyan University!
One-On-One Career Development
This service is available to KWU undergraduate students, MBA students and alumni needing specific, situational perspective that meets a specific career path need. A career development session might include:
- KWU Major and Career Path Assistance
- Resume and Cover Letter Assistance
- Professional Statement Assistance
- Reference Check Assistance
- Interviewing Assistance
- Networking Assistance
- Job Shadowing, Internships, and Experiential Service-Learning Assistance
- Graduate School Preparation Assistance
Individual appointments are tailored to your situation and scheduled to meet the demands of your academic/professional schedule. One-on-one development is provided at the Career Services Center in the Albert Nelson Student Success Center in Memorial Library. Please reach out to set up an appointment with the Director of Career Services, Claudette Humphrey.
Job Shadow, Internship, and Service-Learning Opportunities
Simply put, experience enhances your resume. Employers take many things into consideration when hiring for jobs: academic background, professionalism, experience (including work, internship and volunteer), and demeanor during an interview. In today’s job market, the experience job shadowing, an internship, service-learning opportunity, or previous employment provides is essential for your career goals. Find out how KWU can enhance your experience level with the help of a local or national job shadow, internship, or service-learning opportunity.
Career Workshops
Various workshops are available throughout the year on career-related topics, such as dining etiquette, interviewing, networking, and resume and cover letter writing. These workshops take place on the campus of KWU or, as collaborative efforts with neighboring colleges and universities who welcome KWU to their campus workshops and events. Individual appointments can also be scheduled to review any of the workshop topics if the schedule of events does not meet your individual timeline. Career Development Workshops may include:
Mock Interviews
Kansas Wesleyan University provides mock interviews and professional critiques to help you become more comfortable in interview situations. Mock interviews are also available by appointment to guide you through the interview process and help you sharpen your skills for a professional interview.
