Hilltoppers at Work Career Consultants are WKU Alumni Association ambassadors who are passionate about WKU and are eager to share career advice and networking connections with current students and fellow alumni.
Program Description
For students and young alumni considering a career choice, it can be difficult to get good information about that industry, and even harder to meet like-minded people. That’s where Career Consultants comes into play.
The Career Consultants program is designed to connect current WKU students and recent graduates with experienced ambassadors in specific career fields. Through the WKU Alumni Association’s Career Consultants program, we will connect aspiring young professionals with seasoned WKU alumni who are working in a similar field or priority geographic areas to share tips and information on the selected industry.
For WKU Alumni:
Interact with grads in your industry or location with similar interests. Leverage your professional network and connect with current students and fellow Hilltoppers.
For WKU Students:
Meet WKU alums who’ve been in your shoes and who can provide timely advice and maybe even open doors for you. Start building your network before you ever leave The Hill.
Interested in being a H@W Career Consultant?
If you are passionate about WKU and your chosen profession, you would be a great fit for our Career Consultants program. When you become a WKU Alumni Association Career Consultant, you will connect with students or other alumni who are new to your field or who are or considering a career in a similar industry or business sector.
Volunteer requirements:
- Advocate for WKU and your profession in a positive and authentic way.
- Complete the application so we can learn more about you (see the link below), being sure to provide information about what makes you unique (i.e., Do you speak multiple languages, volunteer for the arts, are you an avid hiker or are you part of the Prospanica community?).
- Attend one CC chat to learn more about the program, receive an update on WKU, and get answers to any questions you may have.
- Be available to students and alumni by social media, phone, in-person or by other means that you choose.
- Continue to be an informed alumnus of WKU by keeping up with what’s happening on campus and beyond.
- Stay current with the Career Consultants program by periodically interacting with other ambassadors and attending trainings/meetings scheduled by the Alumni Association.
- Complete the required contact form as you interact with students or young alumni who contact you.
Skill requirements:
- Passionately advocate for your profession and WKU.
- Communicate proficiently on social media, e-mail, phone and potentially in-person (if desired).
- Demonstrate a willingness to meet new people and share your experiences.
Rules of engagement:
Because our goal is to provide students and alumni with the with the best WKU has to offer, there are also a few simple rules for engagement:
- Career Consultants is not a platform for formal presentations, lead generation or selling your business services.
- Volunteers strive to be positive and authentic about WKU and their profession and/or geographic location.
- Most of all. . . have fun!
Frequently Asked Questions
How often will I be contacted?
It depends. The rate at which Career Consultants are contacted is often determined by how “desirable” positions are at your organization or in your field, how advanced you are in your career, what state or country you live in, etc. On average, Career Consultants can expect to be contacted a couple times a year.
Can I temporarily suspend or remove my role as a Career Consultant?
Yes! It’s quite easy. Just contact the WKU Alumni Association at 270-745-2586 or email alumni@wku.edu to let us know you would like to be removed from the list.
Career Consultant Interest Form
Career Consultant Directory