Please review the different options below to learn more about scheduling a career advising appointment based on your current student status.

Career Advisors are here to help!

You can schedule an appointment with a career advisor to discuss a variety of topics, including:

  • Finding jobs or internships
  • Creating or improving your resume
  • Preparing for an interview
  • Navigating a career fair or networking event
  • Building a LinkedIn profile
  • Applying for graduate school
  • Exploring your major and career options
  • Interpreting your career assessment results

...and so much more!

Appointment Scheduling for Undergraduate Students

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Undergraduate students can now schedule appointments through EAB Navigate. 

 To schedule a career advising appointment:

  1. Click "Schedule Appointment" in the top right corner.
  2. Under type of appointment, select "Career Advising."
  3. Select the "Service" that matches your college and need.
  4. Select your date preference for the appointment (please note that career advising appointments must be scheduled 24 hours or more in advance).
  5. Review and select the modality (in-person or virtual) for your appointment.
  6. Review and confirm your appointment details.
  7. Add any additional comments regarding the career assistance you need.
  8. Opt-in to receive automatic reminders about your appointment.

Once scheduled, you'll receive a confirmation email at your KSU student email account.

Appointment Scheduling for Graduate Students

Graduate students can schedule appointments directly in Handshake. 

To schedule an appointment:

  1. Once logged into Handshake, click on "Career center" in the left side navigation menu.
  2. Click on "Appointments."
  3. Click on "Schedule A New Appointment."
  4. Choose the appointment category that best matches your need.
  5. Choose the appointment type that matches your college. 
  6. Use the scroll at the top to find an available appointment.
  7. Click the date and time that works for you. 
  8. Select your preferred appointment medium (some days/times may only have one appointment medium available).
  9. In "What can we help you with?," write a brief comment about what you need from career advising. 
  10. Click on "Request" to formally request this appointment.

Watch your KSU student email account an email from Handshake. This email wll let you know if your appointment is confirmed or if you will need to schedule for another date/time. 

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Appointment Scheduling for Alumni

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Career advising appointments are available to alumni within two years of graduation. Appointments may be scheduled in Handshake, but alumni must first request an alumni account in Handshake to ensure they have the correct access.

Request a Handshake Alumni Account

You'll receive an email confirmation when your alumni account is ready. Once you have alumni access to Handshake, you can schedule an appointment by following the instructions below.

 

    1. Once logged into Handshake, click on "Career center" in the left side navigation menu.
    2. Click on "Appointments."
    3. Click on "Schedule A New Appointment."
    4. Choose the appointment category that best matches your need.
    5. Choose the appointment type that matches your status. 
    6. Use the scroll at the top to find an available appointment.
    7. Click the date and time that works for you. 
    8. Select your preferred appointment medium (some days/times may only have one appointment medium available).
    9. In "What can we help you with?," write a brief comment about what you need from career advising. 
    10. Click on "Request" to formally request this appointment.

     

    You'll receive an email communication from Handshake at the email address you used to sign up for your alumni account. This email wll let you know if your appointment is confirmed or if you will need to schedule for another date/time.