Welcome to the start of the Spring 2026 semester! I hope your break was refreshing and that you’re returning with renewed focus and excitement for all the opportunities this term brings. Whether you are continuing in your major …
By Jennifer Shaffer
Jennifer ShafferDirector, Career Development Center
When it comes to choosing a career, there are plenty of ways to learn more about it before you take the next step. You can take classes, read about it, or even try a virtual work experience. One other excellent …
When you’re early in your career, it can feel like you’re shouting into a crowded room, hoping someone will hear your voice above the noise. The reality is that most employers are looking for potential more than polish. They don’t …
From swiping IDs to hauling storm debris, App State students stay busy not only with classes or club meetings, but also with jobs that keep the campus and community running. With thousands of roles …
While it is increasingly clear that artificial intelligence in the workplace is going to transform, or in some cases replace, the roles and work of humans, there is some debate about which workers will be most impacted. Check out Noam …
By Jordan Jackson
Jordan JacksonAssistant Director, Career Development & Career Coach, College of Fine & Applied Arts and the Hayes School of Music
Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping the construction industry. Construction companies now have access to AI tools that can automate tasks, increase efficiency, reduce risks—and in some cases, even lower costs. While this is great news for business owners, …
Ready for a surprising fact? 70% of registered nurses stepped into nursing after gaining hands-on healthcare experience in other roles. The stakes have never been higher for choosing the right nursing education path. Healthcare experts project 194,500 job openings annually …
In a dynamic workplace, conflict is inevitable. Whether it’s a heated debate about a project’s direction, a disagreement over resource allocation, or just some tension between team members, conflicts arise naturally in any company, whether you’re working in person or …
A business woman (possibly an interior decorator,designer or architect) looking through swatches (paint color schemes). Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.
Are you an entry-level job seeker looking in accounting or finance, information technology, human resources, project management, engineering, customer service, or administration? Are you a woman or minority seeking an industry with career growth and upward mobility?