Career Competencies

Preparing for Your First Job Post-Graduation

The first few weeks or months of your first job as a recent college graduate can be nerve-racking and overwhelming. Recently, our Director of the Career Development Center at Appalachian State University, Jennifer Shaffer, had the opportunity to contribute to …

By Jennifer Shaffer
Jennifer Shaffer Director, Career Development Center
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Essential Social Skills You Need to Advance Your Career

Having the right social skills is key to succeeding in both remote and in-person office environments. Below are the six most important social skills you’ll need to continue to advance your career.

1. Communication

Few social skills are as important …

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Contact & Location

Phone
828-262-2180
Address

Rm. 222, Plemmons Student Union
263 Locust Street
Boone, NC 28608

Career Service Hours

Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Career Studio:
Boone Campus:
Monday – Thursday, 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Hickory Campus:
Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm & Wednesday, 9:00 am – 11:00 am

(Fall & Spring Semesters only)