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Too Good to Be True? How to Spot a Job Scam Before It’s Too Late

We get it, when a job offer lands in your inbox with great pay, flexible hours, and zero interviews, it can feel like you just hit the jackpot. But if it sounds too good to be true… it probably is.

By Lisa Slater
Lisa Slater Marketing & Events Coordinator
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From Non-CS Major to Software Engineer: A Practical Guide to Cracking the Technical Interview

Editor’s Note: Transitioning into a technical field can feel like navigating an unfamiliar world, especially when faced with the infamous technical interview. In this post, I’ll share how I self-taught programming, made a career switch, and decoded the technical interview …

By Xiaoming Nian
Xiaoming Nian
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Ghost Jobs and Getting Ghosted After an Interview

Job searching can be frustrating, especially when you come across a job posting that seems a little too good to be true or when you never hear back after an interview. Here are two things students should know: ghost jobs …

By Sumita Amrik
Sumita Amrik CORE Career Coach (S.T.E.M and Environment)
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CORE Learning Hub: Learn Anytime, Anywhere with Udemy Business

We’re excited to introduce the CORE Learning Hub, your new online resource for skill-building and career development.

Through Udemy Business, Augustana students now have free access to thousands of courses and curated CORE playlists focused on communication, teamwork, leadership, problem …

By Laura Kestner-Ricketts
Laura Kestner-Ricketts Executive Director, Career and Professional Development
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Episode 48: Timeout with Jonathan Gustave

Call a timeout with Jonathan Gustave, a Sports Mental Health Therapist. Find out what lessons Jonathan learned from sport and the impact it’s made on who he is today. Plus, hear more about his work supporting athletes in their mental health journeys and why it’s such an important piece of navigating life after sports.
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Common Scams Every International Student Should Know (2026 Update)

Updated April 2026 | Originally published July 2022

International students are among the most targeted groups for scams in the United States. Being new to a country, unfamiliar with how its government and institutions communicate, and under pressure to maintain visa …

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