About CORE

Augustana College’s CORE:  Career, Opportunities, Research, and Exploration is committed to providing students with the resources necessary to make informed decisions and achieve career success. Our team is here to support transfer students who might have a tighter timeframe for accessing career resources. Team members in CORE are available to support student experiences that will help them to be successful during and after college for Augustana students starting on day one.

Pizza with A Purpose: Featuring Xong Sony

ALIVE Reflection by: Graham Hunt

At 5pm on Sunday, November 12th, Xong Sony Yang, a daughter of refugees, first-gen college student, a “rebellious daughter”, and Hmong-English Interpreter — not to mention, Song Sony is the Director of Augustana College’s Office …

By Lisa Slater
Lisa Slater Marketing & Events Coordinator
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Viking Score Incentives

Check out all these cool things you can get for completing Viking Score activities and earning points!

By Claire Martino
Claire Martino
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Meet the Mentor Monday

Each week we will be highlighting a different Career Mentor!

This week: Amen Bekele

Amen is a neuroscience, finance, and business intelligence major here at Augustana. Her favorite thing about Augie is how it is a community of people who …

By Claire Martino
Claire Martino
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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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So What Is Viking Score?!?!

Click to see what each step of Viking Score consists of and what activities are associated with each stage!

Make an appointment with a Career Mentor OR Career Coach to get your Viking Score journey started!!

By Claire Martino
Claire Martino
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Career Resources

Research Experiences for Undergraduate Students (REUs)

Research Experiences for Undergraduate Students or REUs for short are some of the most competitive in the nation and are …

Viking Score: EXPERIENCE Signature Activity

EXPERIENCE Signature Activity | 6 – 20pts
Registered Internship
Study Away
Student Research

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Contact & Location

Phone
309-794-7339
Address

Olin Center
639 38th Street
Rock Island, IL 61201

Career Service Hours

Day of the week
Office is Open Drop-Ins
Monday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Tuesday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Wednesday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Thursday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

Drop-in topics include:

  • Resume & Cover Letter Review
  • Resume & Cover Letter Writing
  • Viking Score Overview
  • LinkedIn Headshot Photo
  • Career Resources Overview