Career Center
Welcome to the KU Alumni Career Center, designed to help KU alumni advance their career goals. Take advantage of the following online career tools:
For Alumni Job Seekers
Alumni Career Lab
This is your new, one-stop shop for all of your career development needs. Alumni Career Lab, powered by CareerBeam, provides assistance with all aspects of your career development, enabling you to:
- Be clear with 10 assessments culminating in a personalized career report.
- Be compelling with professional resume and cover letter builders.
- Be strategic with industry and company tracking databases with contacts.
To learn more, watch this video demonstration provided by CareerBeam (Windows Media only).
Post a Resume
Share your resume by uploading it to your alumni profile (registration is required).Search for Jobs
Alumni can search for openings by registering for Alumni Career Lab for free. LinkedIn® also features a job board for Jayhawks who have joined the Kansas Alumni group.Search for Alumni
Use the KU alumni online directory to search for fellow alumni. Registered users can conduct basic searches. Advanced searches are available to Association members.Network with Alumni
The KU Alumni Association offers many ways to network with alumni. Have a LinkedIn® profile? Join these official groups for alumni of the University of Kansas, and use them to network with other Jayhawks. Click to request to join these groups for KU alumni:
- Kansas Alumni
- KU Black Alumni Chapter
- KU School of Business Alumni
- KU School of Engineering Alumni
- KU School of Law Alumni
Get Experience
Recent grads should sign up for KU Career Connections through the University Career Center. This tool is specially designed for graduates entering the work force.Find a Mentor
'Hawk to 'Hawk is a professional networking program designed to connect student members of the KU Alumni Association with volunteer mentors in various career fields.
For Alumni Employers
Post a Job
Looking to hire KU graduates? Jayhawks can join the Kansas Alumni group on LinkedIn® and post positions on the job board where fellow Jayhawks will be sure to see it. Employers also can post job openings with the University Career Center to target recent grads.Become a Mentor
Gain an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of future KU graduates by sharing your experience and knowledge. Learn more about 'Hawk to 'Hawk.Recruit on Campus
Partner with the University Career Center (UCC) to recruit future KU graduates. The UCC provides information for employers looking to recruit on campus, advertise to KU students, conduct information sessions or particpate in career fairs.
Other Resources
The University of Kansas provides career services for students and graduates in a number of areas. To learn more, visit www.careerservices.ku.edu, or check out some of these resources:
