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Interview Body Language: 8 Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make

The success of an interview doesn’t just depend on what you say; it also matters how you say it and the non-verbal cues you give. Even if you spent hours perfecting your resume and preparing answers to common questions, the …

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Contact & Location

Phone
(859) 257-9145
Address

UKY Pigman College of Engineering
Career and Co-op Center
353 F. Paul Anderson Tower
Lexington, KY 40506-0503

Career Service Hours

Day of the week
Career & Co-op Center Hours Career Peer Drop-In Hours (Spring 2025)
Monday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Students do not need an appointment to meet with our Career Peers, but appointments with Zach and Betsy must be requested through Handshake,