Career Development & Community Engagement

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.

3000+

Students

10+

Services Offered to Students

30+

Semester Career Development Workshops

Resources and Events

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 Fair

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.

Get Involved

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 233 Hardway Hall to check out our Career Closet for future interview or professional events!

STEAM Fall 2025 Career Fair

Thursday, November 6th, 2025

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

Students -Register Here!

Employers Register Here!

2025 Exercise Science Career Exploration Fair

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Falcon Center Conference Rooms

10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Students-Register Here!

Employers-Register Here!

Security and Justice Roundtable

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Falcon Center Conference Rooms

Welcome Industry Leaders and Faculty!

9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

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
233 Hardway Hall
(304) 333-3670
susan.rodriguez@fairmontstate.edu

Nicole Samson

Title III Career Connections Coordinator
233 Hardway Hall
304-367-4644
nicole.samson@fairmontstate.edu

Reghan Mollohan

Career Development/ Community Engagement Coordinator
233 Hardway Hall
304-367-4801
reghan.mollohan@fairmontstate.edu

Lloyd Ford

ARC Grant-Workbase Learning Coordinator
233 Hardway Hall
304-368-7116
lloyd.ford@fairmontstate.edu