Peer Advisor Kylie Woods meets with a student for a SCA appointment.Shocker Career Accelerator

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Looking for personalized career guidance and support? Meet with a Career Coach for one of our many in-person or virtual career coaching appointments. View appointment types.

Phone: (316) 978-3688 Email: SCA@wichita.edu Online: wichita.edu/SCAAppts


Nail the resume, land the interview, and prepare for the job with the Shocker Career Accelerator. Build marketable skills and gain professional work experience before and after graduation through targeted internships, applied learning opportunities, one-on-one career coaching, workshops, career fairs and more! 

Career Coaching
Make the career choice that’s right for you. Start building the skills to navigate your career journey. 

We can help you

    • understand your career interests, personality, and skills
    • explore potential careers and connect with employers
    • build confidence in communicating your value
    • create a job search strategy to find your fit

Career Coaching Appointment Types

Career Exploration

Connect your personality traits and strengths to possible academic majors or career paths, talk through your interests and goals and get a realistic perspective and next steps with an SCA Career Coach. This appointment is ideal for students looking to connect their interests and skills with a major or career path or students in a career shift or transition. Please visit Wichita.PathwayU.com, create an account, and complete the 4 career assessments prior to your appointment.

Resume/ Cover Letter Building

This appointment is for a student who needs help starting their resume or cover letter, creating bullet points to highlight their skills and experiences or wants to customize their resume or cover letter for a specific job.

Resume/ Cover Letter Review

This appointment is for a student who has a resume or cover letter created and is ready to start applying for internships or jobs. A Career Coach or Peer Advisor will review your resume or cover letter and provide feedback.  **Must already have a resume created to schedule this appointment**

Mock Interview
This appointment is for a student who wants to learn more about the interview process and practice answering interview questions. You will receive valuable feedback, and we can customize your experience for a specific job or industry. 
LinkedIn Profile Optimization

This appointment is for a student who wants to improve their LinkedIn Profile. We will help you craft your profile to match your job search efforts, develop your personal branding, and showcase your experiences. **Must already have a LinkedIn Profile & Resume created to schedule this appointment**

Job Search Prep

Landing a job takes a thoughtful job search, tailored application materials and the right attitude. In this appointment, you will learn how to organize, prepare materials, set a timeline, research companies and search for jobs. *It is recommended that you've already had a resume review before scheduling this appointment."

Applied and Experiential Learning 
When it comes to bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world experience, nobody offers more opportunities than Wichita State. Thanks to our location in Kansas’ largest city, Shockers in every major can gain the skills, connections and confidence needed for career success—before graduation—with employers in nearly every industry. Learn more at wichita.edu/StudentEmployment

Employer Connections
Gain access to top-level employers at career fairs and other employer outreach events. With our connection of industry partners, some right on campus like NIAR, Airbus, and NetApp, we're able to fulfill employers' needs while getting Shockers to work.

On-Campus Employment
Wichita State University hires students to work in various positions all across campus. Grow with your campus community and meet fellow Shockers. Learn more.