The Career Development & Vocation Team is ready to assist employers’ general recruitment, internships, and campus networking needs. Whether you are looking to post new jobs, schedule interviews (virtual or in-person), register for a career fair, or participate in a variety of other engagement opportunities, our team is here to help!
To start, please familiarize yourself with our Employer Policy. If you have specific questions not addressed in our online resources or wish to strengthen your relationship with our campus, we encourage you to contact us directly.
General Employer Policies
Augustana College welcomes employers from a variety of backgrounds on both a local and international scale. Employers who are ineligible for our services are organizations that…
Handshake Employer Policies
Augustana College provides Handshake, an online career platform, as an exclusive service to students and recent alumni, as well as employers seeking to hire…
Career Fair Employer Policies
The policies outlined in this section pertain to employer and graduate school recruitment activity at the career fair. We invite organizations to register provided they meet the following basic criteria:
Creating a Handshake EMPLOYER Account
Handshake is an online career platform used for recruiting college students at over 1200 colleges and universities.
Why Hire Augustana Students?
Our students have the opportunity to understand their Career Readiness Skills using SkillSurvey, an online platform based on the eight Career Readiness Competencies…
Recruiting Engagement Opportunities
We offer several ways for your organization to connect with students. Contact the Career Development & Vocation team to learn more about the employer engagement activities…
On Campus Interviewing: In-Person and Virtual Opportunities
To request an on-campus interview schedule, you will need to have a Handshake account and adhere to our Handshake Employer Polices.
Here is how to post an interview schedule…
Hiring International Students
In the current labor market, international hires curve the national shortage of workers. Curious what are the benefits of hiring international students?
Maybe your organization has decided to hire international workers but needs a break down of legal jargon or tips on first steps. We are here to help!
Beginner Guide to Internships
Employers meet organization needs while developing emerging professionals by hiring interns. There are many reasons hire interns. Our staff is here to assist you in the process…
Become a Competitive Employer
To stay a competitive destination for young talent, companies need to design and implement an external marketing program to improve the awareness of the company’s unique attributes!
Best Practices for Employer Recruitment
When it comes to campus recruitment channels, traditional high-engagement strategies are deemed most productive among employers satisfied with their campus results.
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In the journey of career development, we often focus on building skills, networking, and gaining experience. While these aspects are undoubtedly crucial, one aspect that sometimes gets overlooked is mental health and well-being. However, the truth is that mental health …
In today’s rapidly evolving job market, continuous learning has become essential for career growth and adaptation to industry changes. Fortunately, advancements in technology have made learning more accessible than ever through online platforms like LinkedIn Learning, Coursera, Forage, and others. …
In today’s dynamic professional landscape, establishing a robust network is indispensable for career growth and advancement. Whether you’re a student embarking on your academic journey or a seasoned professional seeking new opportunities, networking remains a cornerstone of success. In this …
Team members in Career Development & Vocation, part of CORE(Careers, Opportunities, Research, Exploration), are available to provide comprehensive career …
Ethical conduct matters. It especially matters in a job search, when doing the right thing can affect you and your …
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Occupation Description
Employment Trends
Top Employers
Education Levels
Annual Earnings
Technical Skills
Core Competencies
Job Titles
Occupation Description
Employment Trends
The number of jobs in the career for the past two years, the current year, and projections for the next 10 years. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs. Sources include Emsi industry data, staffing patterns, and OES data.
Top Employers
These companies are currently hiring for .
Education Levels
The educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold Bachelor’s Degrees vs. Associate Degrees). Educational attainment levels are provided by O*NET.
Annual Earnings
Earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
Technical Skills
A list of hard skills associated with a given career ordered by the number of unique job postings which ask for those skills.
Core Competencies
The skills for the career. The "importance" is how relevant the ability is to the occupation: scale of 1-5. The "level" is the proficiency required by the occupation: scale of 0-100. Results are sorted by importance first, then level.
Job Titles
A list of job titles for all unique postings in a given career, sorted by frequency.
