Drop-In Appointments Welcome Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at the WVU Career Center in the Mountainlair!

Meet with your Career Development Specialist at your college!

If you’re starting your career development journey, need assistance creating a resume, or require support during job offer negotiations, WVU Career Services, in collaboration with campus partners across all schools and colleges, is here to help you achieve professional success.

Each career coaching session is tailored to meet your individual development needs and to address your questions, available both in person and virtually. To get started, please schedule an appointment through your Handshake account.

To schedule an appointment through Handshake:

  1. Click on the Career Center tab in the upper-left corner of your screen.
  2. Select Appointments from your Career Center’s page.
  3. Click the Schedule a New Appointment button at the top of the page.
  4. Choose a Category (i.e., Campus)
  5. Choose an Appointment Type based on your needs.
  6. You will then see your Career Development Specialists available days/times to select from.
  7. Enter the Appointment Medium (in-person or Zoom).
  8. Enter details about the appointment in the “What Can We Help You With?” section.
  9. Click “Request” at the bottom right of the page.

To schedule an appointment by phone, please call 304-293-2221.

 

Appointment types include:

  • Major & Career Exploration
  • Document Review (Resume, Cover Letter, CV, and Personal Statement)
  • Internship/Job Search
  • Practice Interview
  • Job Offers & Benefits
  • Graduate School Advising

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Contact

Phone
304-293-2221
Address

The Mountainlair
Room #133
1550 University Ave./P.O. Box 6008
Morgantown, WV 26506-6008

Career Center Hours

Monday 8:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Tuesday 8:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Wednesday 8:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Thursday 8:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Friday 8:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.

VIRTUAL and IN-PERSON 1:1 Appointments Available 

Access virtual help — anytime, anywhere!