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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Seniors: Get ready for what comes next with LSC 401

LSC 401: Career & Life Design is an interactive, four-credit course offered during J-Term 2027, January 4–26. It is designed to help you connect what you have learned about yourself at Augustana with the decisions you will make after college.

By Laura Kestner-Ricketts
Laura Kestner-Ricketts Executive Director, Career and Professional Development
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Internship Application Tips in 2026: 10 Steps to a Stronger Application

Landing an internship has never been more competitive. Hiring timelines have compressed, more students are applying earlier, and employers are using smarter tools to filter candidates before a human ever reads a resume. If you’re applying this cycle, a generic …

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Soft Skills | 4 Ways to Get Noticed During the Job Search

If you’re applying for jobs in the social-impact sector, you’ve likely already noticed that there is a tremendous diversity of opportunities. As you browse all of the options, it’s worthwhile to consider not only which technical skills you’ll need to …

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How to Beat ATS Resume Screening (Without Gaming It)

You beat ATS screening by matching the exact job title and skill terms from the posting, using a single-column resume with standard section headers (no tables, text boxes, or graphics), and saving it as a plain .docx or PDF the …

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Neurodiversity & Accommodation Requests: Early-Career Workplace Rights

Entering the workforce as a neurodivergent graduate—whether you are autistic, have ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, or another cognitive variation—can bring both unique strengths and specific workplace challenges.

While neurodivergent professionals often excel in pattern recognition, hyperfocus, creative problem-solving, and deep analytical …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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