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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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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How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation

Asking for a letter of recommendation is a common practice when applying for jobs, education programs, or other opportunities.

It is a way to present yourself positively through the perspective of someone who can attest to your skills, achievements, character, …

By Claire Martino
Claire Martino
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Not Sure What To Wear To A Career Fair – We’ve Got You Covered [literally]

What to Wear to a Career Fair

By Career Fair Plus

There are many things to do when getting ready for your first career fair. Don’t forget to plan your wardrobe while you are perfecting your resume and practicing your …

By Lisa Slater
Lisa Slater Marketing & Events Coordinator
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The Key Attributes Employers are Looking for on Graduates’ Resumes

Students hoping to catch the eye of potential employers through their resume should forego relying only on their strong GPA and instead highlight the attributes and skills they developed in their classwork and through their various experiential assignments, according to 

By Claire Martino
Claire Martino
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🐟Research, Fish, and Tennessee🐟

By Peyton Heisch
Peyton Heisch
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What is keeping you from visiting your Career Coach?

What is holding you back? All of the reasons students might be hesitant to visit CORE and meet with a Career Coach and why they might be false.

By Laura Kestner-Ricketts
Laura Kestner-Ricketts Executive Director, Career and Professional Development
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Meet the Mentor Monday

Each week we will be highlighting a different Career Mentor!

This week: Brian Thomas

Brian is an English major here at Augustana, with a focus on pre-law. His favorite thing about Augie is the Thomas Tredway Library. A fun fact …

By Claire Martino
Claire Martino
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BRAINSTORM YOUR PERSONAL STATEMENT

Stuck on your Personal Statement? Check out our brainstorming guide!
 Don’t forget to make an appointment with a career coach to further review your Personal Statement!

By Minh Nguyen
Minh Nguyen
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LinkedIn PhotoBooth

Looking to get a professional headshot done?? Good news, you can come to CORE and get one for FREE!! Just make an appointment on Handshake and then come to your appointment with professional attire from the waist up!! It is …

By Claire Martino
Claire Martino
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Make Sure You Are The InterviewER As Much As The InterviewEE

Make sure that you’re not just interviewing for a job. Make sure you are interviewing the leader you will be working for! It is one of the most important decisions you will make for your mental health!! #career #interview

By Claire Martino
Claire Martino
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