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: 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.
Soft Skills
Personal Competence:
Personal Effectiveness: Why Personal Effectiveness Matters
Personal Effectiveness: Time Management
Personal Effectiveness: The Importance of Self-Management
Communication:
Communication Skills & Why They Matter
Fundamentals of Successful Communication-Active Listening
Six Behaviors of Successful Communication
Fundamentals of Successful Communication-Active Speaking
Professionalism:
Your Appearance and Behavior Matter: Mannerisms
Your Appearance and Behavior Matter: Professional Image
Your Appearance and Behavior Matter: Courtesy
Professional Conduct: Workplace Relationships
Professional Conduct: Workplace Environment
Professional Conduct: Workplace Politics
Professional Conduct: Conflict Resolution
Teamwork:
Collaboration and Motivation in the Workplace: Teamwork Essentials
Collaboration and Motivation in the Workplace: Team Communication
Collaboration and Motivation in the Workplace: Workplace Structure
Collaboration and Motivation in the Workplace: Motivation
Leadership:
Leadership & Workplace Ethics Guide
Problem Solving & Critical Thinking Guide
Exploring Graduate School Options
Applying to Graduate School Timeline
Job Search Essentials: Professional Documents
Caring For Your Mental Health While Job Searching
Career Conversations and Building Your Personal Brand
Tips for Creating a LinkedIn Profile
Interview Preparation and Best Practices
Interview Attire & Dress Codes
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