Too Good to Be True? How to Spot a Job Scam Before Itโ€™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 trueโ€ฆ it probably is.

By Lisa Slater
Lisa Slater Marketing & Events Coordinator
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Why Your Part-Time Job Deserves a Spot on Your Resume

If you are a college student working a part-time job, you might think it is not worth putting on your resume. The truth is, it absolutely is!

Balancing classes, homework, and a job takes dedication and time management. Employers know …

By Sumita Amrik
Sumita Amrik CORE Career Coach (S.T.E.M and Environment)
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Should You Put a Family Business on Your Resume?

If you have spent time helping with your family’s business, do not overlook that experience when building your resume. Whether you worked in a family restaurant, retail store, farm, or another business, the skills you gained are valuable.

Working in …

By Sumita Amrik
Sumita Amrik CORE Career Coach (S.T.E.M and Environment)
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6 Things That Will Actually Help FUTURE YOU

I came across this article that included a list of Six from the best by Laura Keir, CEO of Protein Works, while catching up on email over spring break, and it really stuck with me.

Her perspective on work, decision-making, …

By Laura Kestner-Ricketts
Laura Kestner-Ricketts Executive Director, Career and Professional Development
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How to AI-Proof Your Career

Because while AI is undeniably transformative, we’re seeing its performance ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜‚ ๐—ฎ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ, not a full human replacement.

Think of GPT-5. Itโ€™s an incredible tool, but it’s not ready to lead a team, strategize complex initiatives, or navigate nuanced human interactions.

Companies will ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜„๐—ฎ๐˜†๐˜€ ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ต๐˜‚๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜€ to innovate, execute, and course-correct.

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๐Ÿš€ Spotlight on the Career Readiness Learning Hub

Career prep doesnโ€™t have to feel overwhelming. Augustanaโ€™s Career Readiness Learning Hub makes it easy to build the skills employers are looking for, on your schedule, in a format that works for you.

By Laura Kestner-Ricketts
Laura Kestner-Ricketts Executive Director, Career and Professional Development
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We Heard You! Appointment Options Just Got a Whole Lot Easier

At CORE, your voice shapes the way we work. Over the past year, many students told us our appointment options were confusing or too long. You asked for simplicity, clarity, and fewer clicks to get where you need to go, …

By Laura Kestner-Ricketts
Laura Kestner-Ricketts Executive Director, Career and Professional Development
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7 Presentation Skills That Go Beyond Just Speaking

When you hear โ€œpresentation skills,โ€ you might picture someone standing confidently at the front of a room, giving a polished speech with perfect slides. But strong presentation skills go far beyond public speaking. They show up in meetings, one-on-one conversations, …

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