Find Your Path at App State

Wherever you are in your journey—exploring majors, building career skills, or looking for campus work—we’ve got you covered. This page pulls together the most useful tools, services, and next steps in one place.

Majors & Careers

Not sure what to study or what you can do with your major? Start here.

  • Talk with a career coach. Get help clarifying your interests, skills, values, and personality—and how they translate to majors and careers.
  • Use Focus 2 Career. Explore App State majors, map occupations, and make informed choices with a guided assessment. (Ask for access during a major/career appointment.)
  • Drop in at the Career Studio. Peer guides can review resumes, brainstorm majors, and answer quick questions—no appointment needed. Mon–Thu, 2:00–6:00 p.m., Plemmons Student Union Room 222 (fall/spring).

Quick actions:
[Schedule a coaching appointment] • [Try Focus 2 Career] • [Visit the Career Studio]

Build Career Skills

Grow the competencies employers expect—communication, teamwork, problem solving, professionalism, leadership, digital skills, and more.

  • Career Studio help. Get fast feedback on resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn.
  • Internships. Learn how to find roles in Handshake, prepare for interviews, and (when eligible) earn academic credit.
  • On-campus work builds skills. Student roles are designed to develop NACE career competencies that carry beyond graduation.

Quick actions:
[Create/refresh your resume] • [Explore internships in Handshake] • [See upcoming events & fairs]

Student Employment

Thousands of student roles keep our campus running—and help you gain experience and pay the bills.

  • Find campus jobs in Handshake. Search and apply for on-campus and community roles. (Use your App State login.)
  • Federal Work Study (FWS). If you have financial need, you may qualify for FWS positions. Apply via the FAFSA; once awarded, look for FWS jobs in Handshake.
  • Know the basics. Review the Student Employment Handbook for how hiring, pay, and policies work.
  • Questions? Email studentemployment@appstate.edu or call 828-262-4099.

Quick actions:
[Search student jobs in Handshake] • [Learn about Federal Work Study] • [Read the Student Employment Handbook]

We’re here to help

Career Development Center
Plemmons Student Union, Room 222 • 828-262-2180 • careercenter@appstate.edu
Follow @appstatecareers for updates and events. Career Development Center Instagram