Plan your next step with confidence.

Explore tools, resources, and guides to move your career forward.

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Identify a Career Goal

Start with clarity. Define a goal that aligns with your interests and values.

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Develop a Career Plan

Turn your goal into action. Build a step-by-step plan to move forward.

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Complete a Career Wellness Check

Stay aligned. Reflect on your progress and adjust as you grow.

Featured Articles

Looking for a Creative Way to Expand Your Career Development Strategy? Try a 30-Day Challenge! 

Are you feeling a bit burned out by your current job search strategy?  Are you also curious about the services which WGU Career and Professional Development offers to their students/alumni and want to take a deeper dive?  If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, trying …

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Job Search Overview: A 5-Step Plan

0:00 Intro 0:28 Step 1: Clarify Your Career Goal
1:05 Step 2: Polish Your Personal Brand
1:55 Step 3: Find Your Target Companies
2:35 Step 4: Connect with People
3:15 Step 5: Apply Smart
3:55 Outro: Your Next Step

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Optimize Your Resume: Stand Out in a Digital Hiring World

00:00 Intro: Optimize Your Resume – Stand Out in a Digital Hiring World
00:32 Chapter 1: AI Makes This Easier
01:04 Chapter 2: How Employers Actually Read Resumes (ATS Explained)
02:10 Chapter 3: Keywords Are Your Strategy
02:52 Chapter 4: Achievements …

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Career Resources

Use this guide to quickly complete your gap analysis just follow the steps!

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Stand out to top employers by mastering Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and the NACE Career Competencies. These essential skills are the …

Leadership is more than a role—it’s a reflection of your values, approach, and ability to inspire others. Whether you’re preparing …

This guide will help you determine what actions to take to close any skill or experiences gaps you have for …

A compelling personal statement needs both structure and purpose. Each section should clearly connect your experiences and goals to the …

PathwayU is a career tool designed to help you discover career paths that align with your values, interests, personality, and …

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Address

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Salt Lake City, UT 84107

Career Service Hours

Monday 6:00 am - 7:00 pm MT
Tuesday 6:00 am - 7:00 pm MT
Wednesday 6:00 am - 7:00 pm MT
Thursday 6:00 am - 7:00 pm MT
Friday 6:00 am - 7:00 pm MT
Saturday by appointment only
Sunday by appointment only

Office hours nationwide are 6am MT to 7pm MT.  Appointment and drop-in hours are available on weekends. Please reach out to careers@wgu.edu for assistance at any time.