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‘Cover Letter Optional’: Do You Actually Need One or Not?

When a posting marks a cover letter optional, whether it’s worth writing one depends on company size and hiring volume, not a universal rule. A 2024 survey of 948 US hiring managers found only 26% read cover letters regularly, and …

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How to Write a LinkedIn Connection Request That Actually Gets a Reply

A LinkedIn connection request gets a reply when it references something specific about the person (a post, a shared background, a recent role change) in under 200 characters, and asks for nothing in the note itself. Blank or generic requests …

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LinkedIn Learning

Measuring Learning Effectiveness

Taught by Jeff Toister
Are you looking for a way to assess the ROI for your in-house learning programs? Discover the ins and outs…

A Manager’s Guide to Learning in the Flow of Work with LinkedIn Learning

Taught by Amy Sell
How do you build team skills when nobody has time to stop working? For many managers, learning feels like just…

ScreenFlow 8 Essential Training

Taught by Chris Mattia
ScreenFlow 8 is a powerful, all-in-one tool for screen-capture recording and editing. This popular Mac app allows you to record…

Learning Brightspace by D2L (2018)

Taught by Alan Ackmann
Brightspace is a highly customizable learning management system (LMS) from D2l (Desire2Learn), which helps instructors manage higher education. It offers…

How to Design and Deliver Training Programs

Taught by Jeff Toister
An effective training program helps to accelerate an employee’s professional development and prepares them to excel in their role. In…

Train the Trainer

Taught by Ajay Pangarkar
Before you can start helping others learn, you must be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to convey information…

The New Rules of Work

Taught by Gary Bolles
In order to remain competitive in a world of constant change, job seekers and workers need to adapt. The changing…

Gamification for Interactive Learning

Taught by Karl Kapp
Gamification allows you to present educational content to learners in a way that’s engaging, visually compelling, and personalized. In this…

Academic Research Foundations: Quantitative

Taught by Rolin Moe
Quantitative research is a crucial part of academic study and a fundamental scholarly research methodology. In this course, educator Rolin…

Adobe Captivate Essential Training [2017]

Taught by David Rivers
Captivate is a leading elearning authoring tool from Adobe that allows for the rapid creation of interactive learning content. In…

How to Use LinkedIn Learning

Taught by Amy Sell
Ready to skill up? LinkedIn Learning bridges the gap between the career you want and the skills you need. We…

Creating an Amazing Life

Taught by C.C. Chapman
Stuck in the day-to-day? It doesn’t take a life-altering event to start leading an amazing life. Content marketing expert and…

Learning How to Increase Learner Engagement

Taught by Karl Kapp
Engaged students become more active learners. Help set learners up for success by teaching in a more interactive and immersive…

Test Prep: GRE

Taught by Vince Kotchian
The GRE is the most common graduate school entry exam and is also accepted by many business schools. In this…

Learning Google Classroom 2016

Taught by Oliver Schinkten
Technology is changing the way we teach, and Google’s leading the charge. Google Classroom is the latest offering from Google…

Learning Study Skills

Taught by Paul Nowak
Whether you want to ace your next test or simply retain information better (at work or at home), good study…

Learning SCORM and Tin Can API

Taught by David Rivers
SCORM, the Sharable Content Object Reference Model, integrates elearning content into learning management systems (LMSs), whether they’re proprietary or purchased…

Teaching with Technology

Taught by Kevin Kelly
Put the “tech” into your teaching. Learn how to use technology to enhance course design, lesson planning, presentations, in-class activities,…

Instructional Design: Adult Learners

Taught by Jeff Toister
Adult learners have specific needs that have to be considered during the instructional design process. In this course, one in…

Instructional Design: Creating Video Training

Taught by Garrick Chow
In this course, Garrick Chow shares the tips, tricks, and training techniques he’s learned from over twelve years of leading…
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Contact & Location

Phone
828-262-2180
Email
careercenter@appstate.edu
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, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Hickory Campus:
TBD

(Fall & Spring Semesters only)