Career & Professional Development

If you are ready to craft a resume but not sure how to get started, make an appointment to talk with us about how your resume can showcase your unique skills and abilities.

Nail your interview with an employer for an internship or full-time job. Make an appointment to practice the interview—from delivering the best handshake to answering the tough questions and bringing closure to the interview.

The mock interview lasts approximately 30 minutes and is followed by a 20-minute critique. During the review, you will learn what you did well and how you can improve. Mock interviews can be conducted in person or virtually.

We collaborate with faculty, recruiters and other individuals to enhance career development skills.

We can share our job boards, employer contacts and strategies for finding the job of your dreams.

We assist in the application process and provide information on the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, LSDAS and the MCAT. We can also assist in providing test preparation materials and resources.

Most people get their jobs through people they know. If you are curious about how to build your professional network, make an appointment with us to discuss ways you can get to know employers in the Hickory area (and beyond) and improve your chances of being considered for internship and job opportunities.

The LR Work-Study Program allows current undergraduate students the opportunity to earn income while developing essential workplace skills for post-graduation careers.

Graduate students are eligible to work on campus as graduate assistants (GA). To apply for a GA position, visit the Work at LR page. 

• Federal Work-Study (FWS)
  The FWS Program is designed to promote access to part-time employment to help students with indirect educational expenses. The Financial Aid Office, based on federal regulations and confidential information regarding the student's financial status, determines eligibility for FWS. Eligible students will receive an award of FWS and an annual earnings limit on their financial aid award letter. The offer of FWS on a financial aid award letter is not a guarantee of work.
• Departmental Work-Study (DWS)
  The DWS Program is designed by LR to allow students who are ineligible for FWS access to part-time employment to help with their indirect educational expenses. Students who do not receive an award of FWS may seek and apply for on-campus positions that are funded through individual departments.
• America Reads/America Counts (AR/AC) 
  The AR/AC Project, a federal community service program, is an off-campus tutoring program designed to allow college students to help elementary school-aged children improve their reading and mathematics skills while helping themselves with their indirect educational expenses. Students must have received an award of FWS on their financial aid award letter to be eligible for the AR/AC Project. Students are required to provide their own transportation to and from the tutoring site.

Once a bear, always a bear. 

The center offers free career coaching and resources to LR alumni for life. Contact our office to set up an in-person or virtual appointment and learn more about our services.

Prepare for upcoming job interviews and practice your answers with Big Interview. You'll get hands-on practice with mock interviews tailored to your specific area of interest. LR alumni, use access code 1890.

Alumni are welcome to attend our career events as job seekers or recruiters.

If you are interested in hiring LR students or alumni, reach out to us for more information or sign up for a Handshake account.

If you are interested in networking opportunities or providing career advice to current students or other alumni, join our Career Connectors program.

The center offers assistance to employers and individuals in accordance with the Principles of Professional Conduct for Career Services Professionals outlined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Learn more about our employer recruitment guidelines.

Faculty and staff at LR work with the center in a variety of ways. Contact us if you are interested in any of the following opportunities or would like to discuss partnering with us.

• Conduct in-class résumé workshops
• Conduct mock interviews for all students
• Assist with finding internship contacts
• Co-facilitate career fairs
• Identify companies to visit classes, share case studies

If you have a work-study position and are looking to recruit an eligible student, contact the director to post a position or sign up for a Handshake account.

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