Annual Report 2022
From the Director
Dearvaluedpartners,
2022 was the year of the “great return” to normal operations for Business Career Servicesandhighereducationasawhole.However,withthatreturnwehavetaken great care to embrace the lessons we learned over the last two years. Adoption of new practices are underway that weave hybrid approaches for our students, industrypartnersandteam.Thecouplingofinnovationandcareprovidesaholistic approachofourservicesthatstrivestoseekmaximumpositivesocietalimpact.
With those intentions in mind, Business Career Services assessed our mission, vision and values to ensure it truly mirrors our desire to serve with excellence with the whole picture in focus. Our team worked tirelessly to finetune a roadmap that servesasashepherd’slanternforourfuturebusinessleaders.Withyourinvaluable support we can translate ideas to measurable actions. The annual report reflects our mission in action over the past year. We hope you see that community is an emerging theme that continues to grow in strength and clarity as doors and windows continue to open with the great return. Thank you for being a part of that importantcommunity.
Withgratitude, ExecutiveDirector
Mission
Business Career Services exists to prepare future leaders through transformational career education and professionaldevelopment.
We aspire to guide students to have access to and leverage the tools and resources they need and are equipped and empowered to independently seek future opportunities and work that is fulfilling.
Values
SERVICE
Weareheretochange lives,whateverthenext step.
DISCOVERY
Wepursueandinspire exploration,learningand growth
CONNECTEDNESS
Wevalueourrelationshipsas thefoundationofourwork
INCLUSIVITY
Weprovideequitableaccess; wewelcome,respectand appreciateallindividuals’ uniqueidentities.
INNOVATION EXCELLENCE
Weseektocontinually improvethroughstrategic problem-solvingand creativeadaptation
Westrivetoexceed expectationsandsetan exemplarystandard
CAREER COACHING
Undergraduate and graduate students from all business majors received career coaching in resume and cover letter development, interview skills, job and internship search strategies, salary negotiation, and career exploration
A new initiative in Business Career Services is to offer FOCUS 2 and MBTI self-assessment inventories to students who are unclear about their career plans This has resulted in offering more comprehensive career decision making and planning services to students
OUTREACH
Classpresentationsinclude centeroverviews,upcoming eventsandhowtoapproach them,careerexplorationand thetoolsstudentsare provided
RESOURCELIBRARY
Workshopsand employerpanelswere providedonvarious careerandprofessional developmenttopics
AYouTubechannelwas createdtoprovidea digitalresourcelibraryof recordedworkshopsfor studentstoaccessat theirconvenience
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WORKSHOPS
Total Class Visits 63 Total Students 402 Workshops 14 Student Attendance 111 Video Views 562 Archived Workshops 78 APPOINTMENTS
Undergraduates
113 Graduates
43 Resume Submissions
Drop In's
CAREER CURRICULUM
Business Career Development (BUS 2001) is a leadership course required for admission to the Walker College of Business Through assignments, quizzes, and exercises such as creating a professional online presence and speaking with employers, the course assists studentswithmajorselection,jobresearch,andprofessionaldevelopment
46 SECTIONS
1195 STUDENTS SERVED
2760 INSTRUCTOR HOURS
RDABOUTNEWOBJECTIVES
networking and my upcoming job or internship searches.
Practice searching for internship opportunities using online search engines and other available tools
Apply for an internship or part time job using createdcareermaterials.
QUINNCIA
summer of 2022, learning objectives utcomes for BUS 2001 were revised to support the Walker College of BusinessStrategicPlan Inthisnewstrategic plan, the WCOB is placing strong emphasis on internships and experiential learning The BUS2001courseaimstosupportourgoalof increasing internship participation by catering assignments and exercises to guide students to create all of the materials neededtoapplyforaninternship,searchfor an internship, and complete a mock interviewforaninternship.
Business Career Services now offers Quinncia, an applicant tracking system (ATS) that provides industry-based feedback on resumes for WCOB students BUS 2001's resume assignment helps students begintheircareers,andQuinnciaofferscateredandinstantfeedbacktomeetemployerpreferencesand ATS requirements This saves time for instructors to then provide personalized support to students Quinnciaisavailabletostudentsuntilgraduationforongoingsupportinjobandinternshipapplications.
Student Leadership
BUSINESSCLUBEXPO
The Business Club Expo is held each semester at the main entry point of the Walker College of Business It helps clubs and organizations recruit new membersandintegratesnewstudentsintoclubstheymaybeinterestedin.It'sa great opportunity for students to network and learn about their options in an easyandaccessiblespace
ClubsinSpring
PREADMISSIONS
NextStepAppalachian presentations
InsideAppalachian presentations
Prospective studenttours
PRESIDENT’SROUNDTABLE(PRT)
PRT is a monthly meeting of Walker College of Business club leaders They discuss college happenings, share successes and challenges, and give advice to each other PRT helps leaders collaborate and get to know one another There are also presentations on topics such as organizing meetings,marketing,andresourcesforstudents
WALKERFELLOWS
Monthly meetings
Studentclubs represented
TheWalkerFellowsarerepresentativesoftheWalkerCollegeof BusinesswhoassistandmanageeventssuchasBusinessClub Expo,theBoylesLectureSeries,C2C:College2CareerWorkshop series,ProspectiveStudentOpenHouse,andindividual ProspectiveStudentvisitstotheWalkerCollegeofBusiness
260volunteerhours withBeans2Brew 36 Events
$1867
Raisedforscholarships
Women of Walker
Women of Walker is a student program that helps female business majors at Appalachian State University develop professionally and as leaders It offers experiential workshops led by industryprofessionalsandcareerexperts Theprogramhasserved200womensince2014and aims to increase female representation in the business school. The 15-week program hosts a maximum of 30 members annually and is open to intended and/or matriculated business majors who maintain a satisfactory academic standing. Members are selected based on recommendationsandfactorsthatmaydefinethemastraditionallyunder-represented
PROGRAMMATICIMPACTS:
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10 262 60% 59%
yearsinoperation
majorsservedeach program studentsserved since2014 offirstgeneration studentsserved ofunderrepresented populationsserved
45 10
17
Programmatic Hoursfor Participants programmatic interactions participating industry professionals
CAREERFAIRS
Each academic year, two multiday signature events are held: Walker Business Connections in the fall and Walker SpringConnectinthespring Hybridprogrammingprovidedemployersandstudentswithnumerousopportunitiesto connect virtually and in-person through virtual practice interviews, networking socials, virtual and in-person career fairs, and on-campus interviews. Despite the pandemic, students explored potential jobs and internships and connectedwithemployers.
Interviewers Interviewsconducted Participating companies 65 366 51 Virtual practice interviews were developed to prepare students for virtual recruitment practices, which are now common in many industries due to the pandemic. Business Career Services partners with three faculty members to require virtual interview training for CTE 3340-Business Communicationsstudentsandfacilitatespracticeinterviews withemployers,alumni,andfacultychampions
VIRTUALPRACTICEINTERVIEWS AnnualTotals(CombinedFall21&Spring22)
Career Programs
Studentcareerfair attendees 1138 Formalinterviews completed 171 Employercareerfair attendees 167 Professionalstudent headshotstaken 204 84 StudentVIPNetworking Socialattendees 122 RecruiterVIPNetworking Socialattendees
Community Engagement
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#ofBoardMembers
Business Career Services and the Boone Chamber of Commerce partnered this year through Watauga Women in Leadership (WWIL) WWILempowerswomeninbusinessandleadershipthroughprofessional development events that include networking and educational speakers. Business Career Services played an active role in designing and executing a professional development lineup for local female business leaders, including a Clifton Strengths workshop led by career coach Maureen Cathey This community partnership aims to support student and local business engagement while providing professional developmentopportunitiestoallagesandindustriesintheregion
WATAUGA HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR SYMPOSIUM
Watauga High School hosted a day-long event for seniors with a career and college expo, alumni panel, stress management session, and speed interviewing workshop Interviewers from Business Career Services and Career Development Center provided practice questions and feedback, and the speed interviewing session was highly rated by surveyed students.
HoursofProgrammingOffered
#ofWorkshopsandPrograms Providedin2022
#ofAttendeesattheWWILGala
TotalParticipationforAnnual Program
BusinessCareerServicesstrivestoconnecttheWalkerCollegeofBusinesstothesurroundinglocalandregional communities Watauga County is rich with opportunities for students to engage in experiential learning and professional development In accordance with the learning goals of the Walker College of Business and AACSB accreditationguidelines,theTruistStudentLeadershipCenteraimstoprovideopportunitiesforstudentstomake a societal impact beginning at the local level To serve as role models for the students we lead, we actively engageinconnectingwithandgivingbacktoourcommunityinavarietyofways: SeniorAttendees
EventDuration
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Participantswho facilitatedInterviews
#ofstaffwhovolunteered fromAppalachianState 320|
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16| 7| 119| 291|
Student Testimonials
TheservicesofferedbyBusinessCareerServiceswereinvaluabletome in multiple ways I learned how to use Handshake effectively to search for job opportunities, received helpful feedback on my resume and LinkedIn profile, and gained valuable knowledge and skills through professional development workshops I highly recommend these servicestoanystudentlookingtoenhancetheircareerdevelopment
LUISLOPEZ-BAUTISTA FINANCEANDBANKING,CLASSOF2023
I have relied on Business Career Services to develop essential professional skills that will benefit me throughout my career As an undergraduate, I was unsure of my career path, but Business Career Servicesprovidedmewithpeaceofmind WhenIappliedformyfirstjob this semester, I received valuable coaching from knowledgeable staff They provided insights on the industry and tips for becoming an outstanding candidate I credit my success to Business Career Services and highly recommend their services to others The appointment and drop-in sessions can be intimidating, but you will leave with more knowledgeeachtime.
MALIAEASLER MANAGEMENT,CLASSOF2023
With the help of Business Career Services, I was able to prepare for my job search and gain a head start through mock interviews, resume workshops, and networking events I honed my resume and interview skills,ultimatelysecuringagreatjobdirectlyaftergraduation
The Truist Emerging Leaders Certification course was one of the most valuable professional development workshops I attended, providing insight into effective leadership in a constantly evolving business environment I'm confident I'll be a better teammate and leader in my futurecareerthankstothisexperience
TREYSCHANEVILLE,MBADECEMBER2022
Who We Are
BUS 2001
AnnieLove BUS2001& FDData
ColtJensen BUS2001 Instructor
LauraPell BUS2001 Instructor
VeronicaL.Toub BUS2001 Instructor
CAREER COACHING
Dillon Waschenbach UndergraduateCoach
EMPLOYER RELATIONS STUDENT PROGRAMS
Michelle Brown GraduateCoach
JackieGarner AssociateDirector
ZoeHuffines AssistantDirector
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AmyOdom ExecutiveDirector