Students participate in a Game of Life activity during spring 2024.

Career exploration and planning tools

As a Business Jayhawk, you have access to the below specialized tools and resources to help you with career exploration and planning. You also can learn about opportunities specific to each School of Business academic major.

Planning tools and resources

  • Career options by major

    Discover what professional opportunities your academic major(s) can lead to, and find resources for industries you may be interested in.

  • HireJayhawks

    A posting site used by all KU Career Services to post jobs, internships and opportunities from KU's industry partners. Students can sign up for interviews, register for career fairs and view career fair employers, and more.

  • Suitable

    Using the Suitable app, KU Business students can track activities, eligible event attendance and certifications to earn professional development points required for graduation, as well as badges.

  • Vault

    Browse through the Vault Guides in the library to learn about career areas available to you, as well as what is involved in the hiring process and where you might go once you’ve started. Vault also offers information to research companies and has a job posting section.

  • MyWorldAbroad

    Access articles and additional resources designed to help students build cross-cultural skills, develop an International IQ, and start a global career. Increase your international skills with advice and links to thousands of international opportunities.

  • CareerLeader

    This inventory matches students to 13 different areas of business and provides information on career matches, interests, motivators and skills. Email professionalism@ku.edu to request access.

  • JobScan

    Make your resume, LinkedIn and other materials stand out by leveraging AI to build a tailored set of materials for your dream opportunity. This site uses AI to compare your resume to a job posting and provides recommendations on how to personalize your resume and beat any resume filter. Any KU email address can be used to create a free premium account.

  • LinkedIn Learning

    LinkedIn Learning aids students by providing an online learning platform where students can work on skills focused on professionalism and curriculum similar to their studies. All fully admitted KU Business students have access to LinkedIn Learning; for access issues, please email professionalism@ku.edu.

  • KU Business Mentoring

    The KU Business Mentoring Program brings together alumni and current KU Business students in a formal and professional mentor/mentee relationship. Formal matching happens twice per year. Through KU Connect on KU's Mentoring+ platform, students can also search through alumni and connect, similar to LinkedIn.

  • Forage

    Forage offers free virtual work experiences. Earn certificates, LinkedIn badges, professional development points, and resume experience, all while completing actual work simulations from Fortune 500 companies.

  • Parker Dewey

    Through Micro-Internships, students can demonstrate their skills, explore career paths, and develop their professional networks. These paid, remote opportunities typically range from 5 to 40 hours of work, and students can be selected for multiple Micro-Internships.

  • Quinncia

    Quinncia uses AI to provide students tailored mock interview experiences and instant personalized feedback. All fully admitted KU Business students have access; for access issues, please email professionalism@ku.edu.

  • Interstride

    A resource for international students and for students looking for international opportunities. Find jobs and internships in the U.S. and around the world.