Helping You Prepare

Journey to the Top!

Prepare yourself for full-time employment after graduation with the following Professional Development Opportunities

Preparing students for entry into the professional business environment is an important focus of the Department of Finance and the Gordon Ford College of Business. There are several activities designed to help you bridge the gap between the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom and the demands of today's workforce. These activities give students experience, information and assistance in the following areas:

Networking through attending conferences and symposiums
Verbal and written communication skills
Hone your interview skills
Securing internships and full-time employment after graduation
Creating Resume and cover letter
Career awareness and exploration through field trips to firms, banks and corporation

Let us help you on your journey to the top by taking part in the following services, events or activities!

Increase career awareness and hone your networking skills by taking part in the following programs or organizations.

Travel to field trips, conferences and symposiums

Field trips, to conferences and symposium!

Sign up for these opportunites as they are offered this is a great way to gain greater insight into the typical working environments of financial professionals and a good opportunity to network.

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WKU Financial Planning Association

The WKU FPA Association works with national organization to prepare college students on their journey to becoming financial advisors.

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WKU Financial Management Association

Join the WKU Student Chapter of FMA and attend their meetings. Frequent guest speakers provide insight into careers of financial professionals.

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Prepare to secure internships and full-time employment opportunities with interview and resume assistance. We are here to help!

Andrianne Browning, Assistant Director of Center for Career Services and Professional Development

Need help composing your resume and cover letter?

Need help composing your resume' and cover letters, or tips on searching for a job or internship? Contact Mrs. Browning today!

Professional Education and Knowledge

PEAK - gives students the Professional Education and Knowledge needed for career success. Browning today!

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WKU Center for Career Success and Professionalism

WKU Advising and Career Development Center

Take part in practice interviews. Both the PEAK program ( at a special time each year) and the Center for Career & Professional Development (throughout the semester) offer practice interviews and more. See student tools.

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Improve your communication skills both written and oral by utilizing these resources.

Need help preparing for a presentation?

The Center provides a unique opportunity for you to receive feedback on your delivery technique, structure/flow and transitions, along with helpful instructions for Mediasite setup, and trouble shooting suggestions.

The purpose of the Center is to provide you with a secure location to practive and improve your skills before submitting your final project to your professor.

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Presentation and Speaking on-line video series

Online Presentation Guide

Need assistance organizing and delivering presentations? The Online Presentation Guide offers a series of videos designed to address common concerns, and best practices for your upcoming presentation.

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WKU Writing Center

The Writing Center offers individual conferences about writing with our staff of English majors and graduate students. Services are available to all Western Kentucky University students.

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The Gordon Ford College of business is a top business school with dual AACSB accreditation in both business and accounting programs.

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