Alumni Resources
Welcome back, Mountaineers! Whether you’re navigating a career pivot, preparing for graduate school, or seeking new opportunities, Business Career Services can support you in your next steps.
Career Coaching
Alumni are offered one in-person or virtual career coaching appointment post graduation. Alumni can schedule a career coaching appointment post graduation to receive personalized guidance on:
- Career Exploration & Strategy: Clarify your goals, identify transferable skills, and explore new industries.
- Job Search Support: Learn how to tailor your resume, write compelling cover letters, and optimize your job search strategy.
- Practice Interviews: Receive feedback from a career coaching during a virtual or in-person practice interview.
- Graduate School Planning: Get help researching programs, preparing applications, and writing personal statements.
Create a Handshake alumni account to schedule career coaching appointments. Appointments are available virtually and in person.
Online Career Platforms
Alumni have unlimited access to the resources below post-graduation:
- Handshake: Search internship and job postings and connect with employers nationwide.
- Big Interview: Practice interview skills with AI-powered mock interviews and expert tips.
- O*Net Online onetonline.org
- Select find occupations to search by career cluster, and industry or do a keyword search.
- Occupation search will provide information on work tasks, education requirements and more. You can also search for jobs in this career area by geographic location.
- Complete a short interest assessment to discover careers that align with who you are.
- Consider the characteristics of your work/personal environment that will bring you satisfaction
Job Search Resources
Alumni have unlimited access to the resources below post-graduation:
- Career Fairs: Attend in-person events to meet recruiters from top companies.
- Handshake: Search internship and job postings and connect with employers nationwide.
- LinkedIn:
- LinkedIn strategies
- Search in the “jobs” tab. Be sure that you are “open to new opportunities” (Under Privacy Settings).
- Utilize this video on how to search for jobs on LinkedIn
- Try searching for alumni on LinkedIn who are working in locations and companies you are interested in: Search for the University LinkedIn page. Then click “Alumni” just below the headline.
- If you can find ASU alumni on LinkedIn with job titles related to what you are looking for or companies you are applying to, start by making a connection with them with a personalized note. Then, reach out to them for advice regarding your job search. (Never ask directly for a job). This could land your resume on the right desk at the right time.
- NC Chamber of Commerce: Explore local business directories and networking events. Check the state you are in or hope to be in for networking opportunities.
- Small Business Centers: Access resources for entrepreneurship, including mentorship and funding guidance.
- NC Works
- Nonprofit Jobs
- Sustainable Business Jobs
- Government Jobs
Interview Preparation
Alumni have unlimited access to the resources below post-graduation:
- Big Interview: Practice with Big Interview
Learn behavioral interview techniques and STAR method strategies
Community Connections
Alumni have unlimited access to the resources below post-graduation:
- AppState Alumni LinkedIn Group: Join thousands of alumni sharing job leads, advice, and connections.
- Regional Alumni Groups: Find local chapters for networking and events in your area.
Alumni Association: Stay informed about alumni-exclusive programs, benefits, and career events.