Welcome students! The AppState Virtual Career Hub is a dynamic, digital 24/7 home for everything you need to support your entire career journey from exploration to launch. Here, you can find career resources, upcoming events, employment tools, and anything else you might need to develop and pursue your career goals. It is designed to support you all throughout your career journey – from your first semester on campus through graduation.

Research shows that students that engage with career development throughout their time in college have better jobs and salaries at graduation than their less engaged peers. Securing internships and relevant experiential learning opportunities also makes a big impact on graduation outcomes!

Click here or use the menu bar at the top of the page to explore career paths, learn how to build career skills throughout your academic career, and identify other helpful resources.

What Is an Informational Interview?

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 …

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How students, grads can stand out when applying and interviewing for jobs

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 …

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College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Career Resources

LinkedIn Learning

Douglas Kirkland on Photography: Studio Portraiture

Taught by Douglas Kirkland
In the Douglas Kirkland on Photography series, well-known photographer Douglas Kirkland explores a variety of real-world photographic scenarios, sharing technique…

Complete Guide to Microsoft 365 for Administrators by Microsoft Press

Taught by Andrew Warren
Unlock the full potential of Microsoft 365 with this comprehensive, hands-on course designed for IT professionals and support staff. Whether…

Audio Recording Techniques

Taught by Bobby Owsinski
Discover the industry secrets to recording crisp, rich instrument tracks and vocals in any type of recording environment. Join renowned…

Creative Inspirations: Stefan G. Bucher, Designer, Illustrator, and Writer

Taught by Stefan G. Bucher
Meet a truly monster graphic designer, Stefan G. Bucher. Stefan’s projects range from his Daily Monsters, to the Daily Letter…

Narrative Portraiture: On Location in New York City

Taught by Chris Orwig
In the Narrative Portraiture series, photographer and teacher Chris Orwig explores the use of elements such as location and natural…

Narrative Portraiture: On Location in New York with Rodney Smith

Taught by Chris Orwig
In the Narrative Portraiture series, photographer and teacher Chris Orwig explores the use of elements such as location and natural…

Learning Lighting: Natural Light

Taught by Erin Manning
In this course, photographer and educator Erin Manning shows beginning photographers how to appreciate and work with natural light. First…

Troika’s ABC Brand Campaign: Start to Finish

Taught by Troika Design Group
Get an inside view behind the making of ABC TV’s fall promotional and brand image campaign, and watch a 60-second…

Animation Foundations: Fundamentals

Taught by George Maestri
Dig into the roots of animation in this course for animators, motion graphics artists, and visual effects designers of all…

Narrative Portraiture: On Location in Texas with Keith Carter

Taught by Chris Orwig
In the Narrative Portraiture series, photographer and teacher Chris Orwig explores how to use location and natural light to create…

Creative Inspirations: Renegade Animation, Animation Studio

Taught by Renegade Animation
Renegade Animation has pioneered digital 2D paperless animation with a unique all-Flash workflow—and a bunch of really great cartoons! This…

Excel 2010 Essential Training

Taught by Bob Flisser
In Excel 2010 Essential Training, Bob Flisser demonstrates the core features and tools in Excel 2010. The course introduces key…

Creative Inspirations: Rick Smolan, Photographer

Taught by Rick Smolan
Rick Smolan is responsible for some of the largest photographic projects ever undertaken. A former Time, Life, and National Geographic…

Douglas Kirkland on Photography: Natural Light Portraiture

Taught by Douglas Kirkland
In the Douglas Kirkland on Photography series, well-known photographer Douglas Kirkland explores a variety of real-world photographic scenarios, sharing technique…

Canon 5D Mark III Essential Training

Taught by Ben Long
In this course, photographer and author Ben Long details the features, controls, and options in the Canon 5D Mark III…

Wedding Photography: Bridal Portraits

Taught by Chris Orwig
Learn to capture the personality of a bride and the energy and emotion of the moment during a wedding photography…

Douglas Kirkland on Photography: Shooting with an 8×10 Camera

Taught by Douglas Kirkland
In the Douglas Kirkland on Photography series, well-known photographer Douglas Kirkland explores a variety of real-world photographic scenarios, sharing technique…

Creative Inspirations: Hot Studio, Experience Design

Taught by Maria Giudice
Hot Studio founder Maria Giudice and her exceptional multi-disciplinary design team “make the complex beautifully clear” for web clients like…

Creative Inspirations: Duarte Design, Presentation Design Studio

Taught by Nancy Duarte
Duarte Design is on a mission to change the world, one PowerPoint presentation at a time. Nancy and Mark Duarte,…

Creative Inspirations: tokidoki, Character Illustrator

Taught by tokidoki
The Japanese-inspired lifestyle brand tokidoki, created by Italian artist and designer Simone Legno, started as a set of characters on…

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:
Monday and Wednesday, 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

(Fall & Spring Semesters only)