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.

So What Is Viking Score?!?!

Published on October 20, 2023

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
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Meet the Mentor Monday

Published on October 16, 2023

Each week we will be highlighting each of our Career Mentors!

First up is Paige Rodge!!

Paige is a Psychology & SOAN major here at Augustana. Her favorite thing about Augie is when the trees turn beautiful colors in the …

By Claire Martino
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HOW TO MAKE A STRONG FIRST IMPRESSION AT A CAREER FAIR

Published on August 31, 2023

Learn how to make yourself stand out at a career fair!

By Minh Nguyen
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Viking Score Activities: A Database for All the Activities

Published on February 28, 2023

The Viking Score is Augustana College’s career-readiness program to support students through college and post-graduate life by tracking experiences and awarding points to earn incentives along the way.

Have you completed a Viking Score activity but do not know where …

By Brian Thomas
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Research Experiences for Undergraduate Students (REUs)

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 …

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Viking Score: EXPERIENCE Signature Activity

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
Email
careerdevelopment@augustana.edu
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