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Career Development & Community Engagement

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Welcome To The Encova Career Development Center

Our goal is to help students and alumni SOAR into their dream careers! Schedule a career coaching appointment today by clicking the link below.

Meet with a career counselor

Our Mission

The mission of the Career Development Center at Fairmont State University is to promote the professional and personal growth of the individuals it serves.

Statement of Purpose

The Office of Career Services will provide support and resources to equip students and alumni for lifelong professional and career development.

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Semester Career Development Workshops

Resources and Events

FOCUS 2- Planning and Career Tool
FOCUS 2-Career and Education Planning Solutions
FOCUS 2 provides valid online assessments including Work Interests-Holland Code, Personality, Values, Skills, and Career Planning Readiness. To begin the Assessment, create an account in Focus2 Portal.
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Find Jobs and Internships in Handshake
Search over 5,000 job and internship opportunities in Handshake!
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Build a Resume
Introducing Hiration: Your all-in-one solution for creating standout resumes and cover letters! Elevate your job application with our easy-to-use platform, now enhanced with an AI-powered interview preparation tool to help you ace your next interview. Build your perfect career documents and prepare confidently for success with Hiration.
Career Fairs
Career Fairs
Join us at Fairmont State University Career Fairs to connect with a diverse pool of highly motivated students ready to bring fresh perspectives and innovative skills to your organization. This is your opportunity to engage with qualified students from a range of disciplines.
Professional Spotlight Series
Falcons Outside the Classroom Podcast
Hear from our very own Fairmont State alumni and industry professionals, real life stories that will inform, motivate and inspire you to persevere in whatever career path you choose. Discover how to turn your ambitions into achievements and prepare to SOAR to new heights! Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best and elevate your career journey.
Upcoming Events
Community Engagement
At Fairmont State, our mission is to foster a vibrant, inclusive community through meaningful engagement and collaboration. We are dedicated to empowering students, faculty, and staff to connect with and contribute to the broader community. We aim to cultivate a culture of social responsibility, lifelong learning, and mutual respect by promoting active participation in service projects, civic initiatives, and partnerships.

Upcoming Events

Career Closet

Be sure to stop by 248 Hardway Hall to check out our Career Closet for future interview or professional events!

All Majors Spring Career Fair

Wednesday, March 12th, 2025

Falcon Center Gym 1&2
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Tune Into our Podcast Series

Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024

This week will feature Lauren Laratta! 

Full Podcast Schedule

 

 

 

Contact Us

Have questions about the career services available to you or want to request help finding a job? Let us know and we'll get back to you as soon as we can. 

Susan Rodriguez

Senior Director of Career Services & Community Engagement

 248 Hardway Hall

 (304) 333-3670

 susan.rodriguez@fairmontstate.edu

Ja-Rhonda Staples

Career Counselor, Encova Career Development Center & Community Engagement

 248 Hardway Hall

 304-333-3665

 jarhonda.staples@fairmontstate.edu

Reghan Mollohan

Graduate Assistant, Career Development/ Community Engagement/ Alumni Association

 248 Hardway Hall

 304-367-4801

 rmollohan@students.fairmontstate.edu

Nicole Samson

Title III Career Connections Coordinator

 248 Hardway Hall

 304-367-4644

 nicole.samson@fairmontstate.edu

A Message From the Encova Career Development Center:

Dear Pending Graduate,

Congratulations on nearing the completion of your degree! You are important to us, and we want to continue to serve you. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey. Your feedback is invaluable and will help us to improve the services the Encova Career Development Center offers to you and future students. The responses you provide will be kept strictly confidential.

Graduation SURVEY LINK