K-State Career Center

K-State Career Center The Career Center facilitates the career readiness of all students throughout the K-State community. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram

We offer free job search training, career advising, employer connections, and staff dedicated to assisting students in the career development process.

Starting a summer internship? Make the most of the experience by showing up with a positive attitude, asking questions, ...
05/22/2026

Starting a summer internship? Make the most of the experience by showing up with a positive attitude, asking questions, setting learning goals and building professional connections along the way.

Internships are a chance to explore career interests, grow personally and professionally, build your network and strengthen transferable skills like communication, teamwork and leadership. Need support before, during or after your internship?

Have a question about how to best navigate your internship? Reach out to the Career Center team for help!

Calling all graduating seniors!We want to celebrate what’s next for you! Share your post-grad plans and dreams by comple...
05/20/2026

Calling all graduating seniors!

We want to celebrate what’s next for you! Share your post-grad plans and dreams by completing our Next Steps survey, linked below. Your responses help us better understand and support students across campus.

We’re so excited to hear where you’re headed next, and we’re incredibly proud of all you’ve accomplished! 🎓

🔗 https://bit.ly/4cJVz6U

"I reached out to the Career Center at the beginning of my job search and was met by an incredibly enthusiastic and dedi...
05/18/2026

"I reached out to the Career Center at the beginning of my job search and was met by an incredibly enthusiastic and dedicated team. They helped me strengthen my application materials, gain confidence through mock interviews, and even provided a professional outfit and quiet interview space. Their guidance and encouragement played a critical role in my success, and I truly would not have landed the job I wanted without the Career Center's support!"

-Capri Hellwig, recent graduate student in Academic Advising

And just like that, another graduation weekend has arrived! We are so proud of every single one of our incredible gradua...
05/15/2026

And just like that, another graduation weekend has arrived! We are so proud of every single one of our incredible graduates and know they're going to make incredible impacts wherever their futures take them. 🎓

If you're graduating this weekend but need some extra support in figuring out your next steps, the Career Center is here to help! We assist students for up to a year after graduation and are available for virtual appointments as well once you've left the Manhattan area. Visit the link in our below to schedule an appointment with a career advisor today.

🔗 https://bit.ly/3JSVuTI

05/13/2026

With summer only a few days away, we would love to know: What are your summer career plans?

Do you have an internship lined up? Are you starting your post-graduation career? Are you preparing for grad school in the fall? Share with us below, we would love to help celebrate your hard work and achievements!

05/11/2026

Happy Finals Week, Wildcats! 📚

The end of the semester is SO close and you’ve worked hard to get here. As you wrap this week up, remember to stay focused and remember the "why" behind all your dedication and effort. Summer Break is only 4 days away!

As we wrap up the semester, let's take a look back at all we've done this year! This has been an incredible and transfor...
05/08/2026

As we wrap up the semester, let's take a look back at all we've done this year! This has been an incredible and transformative year for the Career Center and we're excited to continue to build on our growth as we work to serve students well all across campus.
(Data from August 1, 2025 - May 1, 2026)

💜 1,301 individual advising appointments held
💜 18 career events hosted
💜 214 resume and cover letter drop-in appointments held
💜 589 headshots taken using our Iris Booth
💜 121 career presentations given
💜 84 outreach and tabling sessions held
💜 3,516 free pieces taken from the Career Closet
💜 407 interview rooms reserved
💜 1,095 employers hosted

As graduation approaches next weekend, we want to take a moment to honor our incredible Career Center student employees ...
05/07/2026

As graduation approaches next weekend, we want to take a moment to honor our incredible Career Center student employees who are graduating and moving on to the next chapter in their own career journeys.

We will miss them deeply and thank them for their dedication, hard work and contributions that make our office a success. Congratulations graduates, we're cheering you on every step of the way! 🎓

Pictured (from left): Zoe Hardenbrook, Claire Gassel, Sadie Carver
Not pictured: Ethan Loft, Sophia North, Wyatt Abbott, Sam McQuality

05/06/2026

If you're heading out of town for the summer, now is the time to stop by the Career Center to make sure you're set up for success until the fall!

✅ Update your professional headshot for free using Iris, our headshot photo booth
✅ Stock up on free professional clothing at the Career Closet for internships, interviews, jobs and more
✅ Schedule an in-person meeting with your career advisor via our website. Limited virtual appointments are available over the summer months as well for ongoing support.

If you are staying here in MHK for the summer term, our office remains open all summer long for you to stop by from 8am-5pm Monday-Friday!

It's time to stay strong through Prep Week, Wildcats! 📚As you work hard and prepare for finals next week, don't forget t...
05/04/2026

It's time to stay strong through Prep Week, Wildcats! 📚

As you work hard and prepare for finals next week, don't forget to take moments to recharge and soak up the last bit of the semester too. We would love to hear below, what is your favorite "study break" activity?

Graduation month is finally here! 🎓Senior Wildcats, the time has almost come! Take these last few weeks to finish strong...
05/01/2026

Graduation month is finally here! 🎓

Senior Wildcats, the time has almost come! Take these last few weeks to finish strong, soak in the memories, and remember that wherever life takes you post-graduation, the Career Center is always here to cheer you on 💜

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705 N. MLK Jr. Drive
Manhattan, KS
66506

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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