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Message from the Director

Dear Mountaineers,

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 Shaffer Director, Career Development Center
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14 tips for government agencies hiring students, recent grads for early career tech jobs

For decades, employers of all types have found that technology workers are some of the most difficult to hire. It isn’t that the workers themselves are difficult but, instead, there just haven’t been enough of them as compared to the …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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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, 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Hickory Campus:
Tuesday and Thursday, 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

(Fall & Spring Semesters only)