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Career Guides

Career Guides


The guides below offer practical tools and resources to support your career planning, professional preparation, and job search from exploration to application and beyond. Guides are offered as digital PDF downloads and include clickable links for easy access.

Career Planning

Roadmap to Career Success (4-year plan)

Choosing a Major

Choosing a Major: A Guide for Families

Transitioning From the Military

Career Readiness Guide -Printed versions of this guide are available in the Advising and Career Development Center, Downing Student Union, Room 2001. For bulk orders, please email us at careerhelp@wku.edu  and specify the number of copies you need.

 

Exploring Graduate School Options

Considering Grad School

Applying to Graduate School Timeline

Write Your Personal Statement

 

Job Search Essentials: Professional Documents

Cover Letter

Resume/CV

Writing a Federal Resume

Caring For Your Mental Health While Job Searching

 

Career Conversations and Building Your Personal Brand

Career Conversations

Job Shadowing

Preparation for Career Fair

Workplace Transition

Mental Health Checklist

 

Interview Preparation and Best Practices

Interview Attire & Dress Codes

Interviewing 101

 

 

 


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 Last Modified 1/9/26