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Should you attend a career fair or graduate school fair as a first year student?

Published on September 20, 2022

Yes you should…..

This is a common question among first year students. You are just starting your college career, still getting used to your new roommate and new schedule. You aren’t going to be looking for a career job or …

By Beth Ford
Beth Ford Career Coach for the Health Sciences & First Year Student Advisor
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Forage Enables Students to Upskill & Land Amazing Careers

Published on September 8, 2022

Launched in 2017, Forage invented the virtual work experience. Forage gives any student, from any diverse starting point in the world, the chance to see behind the curtains of the best companies around the world and start careers there–100% free …

By Laura Kestner-Ricketts
Laura Kestner-Ricketts Executive Director, Career and Professional Development
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Understanding the New Public Service Loan Forgiveness Guidelines

Published on August 2, 2022

By StudioVK

For many current and former students who work in the U.S. nonprofit sector, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) has been a huge advantage. And temporary coronavirus-related relief legislation means the PSLF program can help even more. 

The U.S. …

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8 Reasons Why Graduate School Is Worth the Effort

Published on June 15, 2022

Someone wearing red sneakers heading towards his master’s degree. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.

Most students cease their college careers after obtaining bachelor’s degrees. However, there is also the possibility of continuing your education into grad school. The rewards can be …

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Post Grad Service Option: Social Change & Public Service

Post Grad Service Option: Social Change & Public Service

Change Corps: Change Corps offers a year-long, three-step program that will launch your career in social change. Change Corps offers …

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Post-Grad Service: Education

Post-Grad Service: Education

Teach for America: Teach For America is a leadership development organization for those who want to co-create a more just …

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Decoding Your Future

Decoding Your Future

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Employment Tips for International Students

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Skill Building Courses

Practical Success Metrics in Your Training Program

Taught by Ajay Pangarkar
Training is hard; measuring the effectiveness of training is even harder. Learn how to explain the value of your L&D…

Tips for Becoming a Better Leader

Taught by LinkedIn News
In this course, high-profile business leaders share short, actionable advice for anyone looking to improve their leadership skills. Lessons include…

Creating Inclusive Learning Experiences

Taught by Naphtali Bryant
What could your business achieve if your training ignited the potential of every member of your organization, sparking curiosity, learning,…

Understanding the Leadership Behaviors That Can Sabotage Your Success

Taught by Sara Canaday
If you’re a current leader in a career rut or someone who keeps getting passed over for leadership opportunities, this…

Identify and Unleash Potential in Your Employees

Taught by Madecraft
The battle for great talent is fiercer than ever before, and as a manager, you’re faced with what rightly feels…

Build a Personal Learning Plan and Stick with It

Taught by Shanita Williams
As the world changes, companies and businesses respond to these changes with changes of their own, and many employees feel…

Leading Yourself

Taught by Elizabeth Lotardo
Before you can effectively lead others, you need to lead yourself. In this course, learn how to manage your mindset,…

Ultralearning: Accelerate Your Career and Outsmart the Competition (Blinkist Summary)

Taught by Blinkist
Ultralearners are ordinary people who can master difficult skills with extraordinary speed. As a result, they achieve tremendous personal success…

Supporting Your Kids’ Learning at Home

Taught by Kat Anderson
Corbin and Kat Anderson have spent years perfecting their teaching craft in both physical and virtual classrooms. During the COVID-19…

Setting and Managing Realistic Expectations for Your L&D Program

Taught by Karl Kapp
Learning and development (L&D) success requires setting proper expectations. Stakeholders may have wildly different ideas about the budget, the format,…

Motivating Your Team to Learn

Taught by Stefan Mumaw
Getting employees to engage with training is hard. Adult learners don’t have the same time and energy as full-time students.…

Developing Your Leadership Philosophy

Taught by Mike Figliuolo
If you want your team to trust you as a leader, it’s important to articulate who you are, what you…

Your L&D Organization as a Competitive Advantage

Taught by Karl Kapp
Learning and development (L&D) helps improve productivity, customer experience, and a business’s bottom line. But many L&D professionals don’t feel…

Human Resources: Creating an Employee Handbook

Taught by Don Phin
Truly effective employee handbooks don’t just help companies remain compliant with the law—they can also express an organization’s culture and…

Ram Charan on Coaching High Potentials

Taught by Ram Charan
High-potential employees are the key driver of an organization’s future success and performance-but who are these future leaders? Where do…

Developing Managers in Organizations

Taught by Roberta Matuson
Managers have tremendous influence over how employees feel about their jobs. By developing a strong pool of managers, you can…

Creating a Leadership Development Program

Taught by Bonnie Hagemann
An organization’s talent should be its strategic advantage. By taking the time to build a thoughtful, strategic leadership development program,…

Managing High Potentials

Taught by Sara Canaday
Managing high potentials gives you an opportunity to pave the way for some of your organization’s strongest talent. High potentials…

Managing High Performers

Taught by Sara Canaday
Managing high performers gives you an opportunity to pave the way for some of your organization’s strongest talent. By strategically…

Learning How to Increase Learner Engagement

Taught by Karl Kapp
Engaged students become more active learners. Help set learners up for success by teaching in a more interactive and immersive…
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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 (When Classes Are In Session)
Monday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Tuesday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Wednesday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Thursday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Drop-in topics include:

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