Career Planning and Advising

The James W. Stuckert Career Center is a resource available to help all University of Kentucky students and alumni with career decision making, career deciding/exploring, development of career goals, considering graduate or professional school options, resume development, job search strategies, finding an internship, improving interviewing skills, and more. We offer career advising and counseling by a variety of professionals.

How can we assist you in in your career management?

1. Quick Career Consults are provided on a walk-in basis and you will be seen on a first-come first-served basis. Simply come in during the scheduled hours and sign-in when you arrive and a staff member will see you as soon as possible. During the academic year we accept walk-in appointments from 11:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. on Monday to Thursday. Students are required to be registered with the Stuckert Career Center, which takes about 5 minutes to complete. Please bring relevant materials such as a paper copy of your resume, cover letter, or job descriptions to which you are applying. These sessions are designed for needs that can normally be addressed by a staff member within 15 minutes.
Monday - Thursday 11am - 3pm

2. Individual Appointments  are scheduled during the normal business hours 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. or special arrangements can be made at the request of students. These appointments are reserved for students who have the most need and arranged at the discretion of the James W. Stuckert Career Center. To request an appointment, please call 859-257-2746, or stop by during the Quick Career Consults (QCC) hours.

3. Kemper Career Library is a great place to review career development and management resources, such as books, brochures, magazines, company materials, and graduate and professional school information. You will also have online access with a wireless environment and workstations. The Library is open from 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. on Monday to Friday during a normal business week. Located in our Library you’ll find topics such as:

  • · Graduate and Professional School
  • · Salary Negotiation
  • · Job Search Assistance
  • · Resume and Cover Letters
  • · Interview Preparation
  • · Job Hunting
  • · Industry Information
  • · and much more!

JWSCC Address:
University of Kentucky
Kemper Career Library
408 Rose Street
Lexington, KY 40506