Retention and Career Services

The Office of Retention and Career Services provides assistance to students and alumni in the areas of career development and job-search skills. They also provide assistance to students who are seeking part-time employment while attending Hannibal-LaGrange College.

The Office maintains resource materials on national, state, and area employers, information on graduate schools, and opportunities in military service. Bulletin boards are located on the first and second floors of the Administration Building posting pertinent information on part-time and full-time employment, graduate schools, summer jobs, internships, and college career fairs.

The Retention and Career Services Office is located on the second floor or the Administration Building in room 201. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m.-noon and from 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Dr. Karry Richardson, Associate Dean of Retention and Career Services, may be reached to schedule an appointment by calling 573-629-2006, or by emailing her at krichard@hlg.edu.

FOCUS Career Assessment
FOCUS is a computer-based career tool designed to provide users with personalized career and education exploration and planning assistance.

If this is your first time using this system, you must register as a new user (click here to register).

Hannibal-LaGrange College students and alumni may access the FOCUS online career assessment program, http://www.focuscareer.com

  Please contact the Retention and Career Services Office, Administration Building Room 201, 573-629-2006, or krichard@hlg.edu for the institution's key code.

Federal Work Study Program/Work-Aid
Discover available on and off campus work sites and how the work study is administered.

Career Center Registration
Students are encouraged to register with the Retention and Career Services Office at least three months prior to completing their senior year. This allows our office to keep you current regarding career information, employment opportunities, and events.

Job Listings
The Retention and Career Services Office receives numerous listings for employment on a regular basis including part-time, full-time, seasonal, temporary employment and career opportunities.

Résumé and Cover Letter Assistance
The Retention and Career Services office can review your résumé and cover letter and offer suggestions.

Career Fairs
The Office of Retention and Career Services holds membership in two major consortia.  These groups sponsor major career fairs on an annual basis and provide an invaluable opportunity for HLG students and graduates to network. 

The Gateway Career Services Association (GCSA) was established in 1991 and is comprised of 48 college and university career centers in Missouri and Illinois. www.gcsa.siue.edu

The Missouri Job Opportunities in Education (MOJOE) Committee is comprised of: Central Methodist College, Columbia College, Hannibal LaGrange College, Lincoln University, Stephens College, University of Missouri - Columbia, and Westminster College.  www.coe.missouri.edu/~career/mojoe

Graduate School
Helpful information on choosing the best program, colleges offering that program of study, the application process, required tests, possible financial aid, and deadline dates can be accessed. Information is available on graduate school and professional exams, including the GRE, LSAT, and CPA.

CLEP Exams
The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) provides users the opportunity to earn college credit by successfully completing one or more of the 35 CLEP online exams. The cost of each exam is $70 ($55 paid to ETS and a $15 administration fee paid to HLG). For more information or to schedule an exam, call Karry Richardson, Associate Dean of Retention and Career Services, at 573-629-2006.

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