Based in Manhattan, Kansas, Karl Kandt joined the State of Kansas Department of Commerce as a veterans employment representative. His duties in this position include conducting comprehensive intakes for veterans applying to the Disabled Veterans Outreach Program. Karl Kandt provides a wide range of job-related services, including mock interviews, resume and cover letter assistance, and transition services.

Previously, Karl Kandt spent nearly a decade as a vocational rehabilitation counselor with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. During his time in this role, he managed a caseload of more than 100 veterans and service members. He helped his clients with subsistence allowance and various rehabilitation processes, among other responsibilities. Throughout his career, he has developed extensive experience in areas of career planning, interview coaching, labor market information, and many related workforce center services.

Karl Kandt earned graduate degrees in counselor education and sports administration from Emporia State University and Wichita State University, respectively. He received his degree in communication from Emporia.