We welcome ALL students (not just Seniors!) to meet with us, discuss ideas and opportunities, and grow in their competence and confidence for the future beyond Hendrix.
Students, faculty, staff, alumni, recruiters, and all others may schedule appointments with any staff member via the links below. After reading the info below, are you still not sure which one of us to see? Send us an
email and we'll get you in touch with the right person!
Resume Writing & Reviews
Before you begin applying for opportunities, be sure that your resume is ready to go! Check out our Resume Writing Resources page for short video tutorials, sample resumes, and steps to schedule a resume review.
Resume Writing Resources
Career Success Staff
Assistant Director of Career Success
Burris@hendrix.edu • SLTC 241
Areas of Expertise:
- First-Year Career Counselor for FYF Professor Kressin
- Full-time and Part-time Employment
- Internships
- Gap-Year Opportunities
- Partnership for Public Service
- (Employment + Internships in local, state, and federal government)
- Career Counseling for Alumni (< 5 years post graduation)
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Congratulations to Rynnett on her Retirement - July 2026
Please see other staff members' expertise areas for help with Rynnett's areas
Areas of Expertise:
- Alumni Connections and Programs (HCAN, ACT, LinkedIn)
- Career Services for Hendrix Alumni
- Alternative Paths to Teaching Licensure + The UCA/HDX M.A.T. Partnership
- Education-Focused Gap Year Opportunities
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Director of Career Success
Lassiter-Counts@hendrix.edu • SLTC 242
Areas of Expertise:
- Career Counselor for Fall '26 entering Transfer Students
- Career and Vocational Discernment; Career Planning
- Major Exploration and Decision Making
- On-Campus Student Employment
- Liberal Arts and Career Opportunities
- Career Competencies (working with Faculty and Staff to include topics of Career Discernment into courses, assignments, and curriculum)
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Available Services:
The following is a list of the services our offices provide. You are encouraged to schedule an appointment with a staff member to receive guidance in any of these areas.
Career Development Tools
- Resume and cover letter development
- Interviewing preparation
- Mock interviews
- Professional etiquette
- Social media use
Engaged Learning Opportunities
- Co-Op Questions
- Internships
- Shadowing
- Odyssey Professional and Leadership Development information and referrals ('27, '28, '29 graduating classes)
Employment Assistance
- Full-time job search
- Part-time job search
- On-campus student worker job search
- Employer and community outreach
Post-graduation
- “Gap time” planning
- Alumni connections
- Networking
- Workplace counseling
Alumni Connections and Career Assistance
- Career Planning and Assistance for Alumni
- Career and major mentoring by Alumni to Students
- Networking opportunities
Supportive Services
- Classroom presentations
- Workshops, lectures, panel discussions, and other programming
Contact Information
Mailing Address:
Office of Career Success
1600 Washington Avenue
Conway, Arkansas 72032
Campus location:
Student Life and Technology Center
Second Floor
Phone: 501-450-1440
Email:
career@hendrix.edu
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