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A Budget Can Be Helpful…

Published on May 1, 2023

Money makes the world go around. Therefore learning how and why to budget is a crucial life skill. Check this out to find our why a budget can be helpful! #budget #money #lifeskills

By Claire Martino
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Transitioning From College to the “Real World”

Published on April 30, 2023

SENIORS?!? Graduation will be here before you know it!! That means that you will be joining the “real world” sooner or later. Here are some tips to make that transition just a little bit easier!! #collegesenior #graduation #transition …

By Claire Martino
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This week’s Viking Connectors: Assistant Dean of Students & Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager

Published on April 29, 2023

Perhaps the most useful way to learn what a career is all about is to find someone doing that career and connect with them.  Augustana Colleges has more than 10,000 alumni active on LinkedIn and 96 of them have signed …

By Nicole Grafon
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Law Resources for Augie Students

Published on April 28, 2023

If a law-related career may be in your future, Augustana’s liberal arts curriculum is the best preparation for the Law School Admission Test and law school. Studying at a liberal arts college will develop your ability to think critically, to …

By Brian Thomas
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A great way to earn credit for community service is by volunteering!

Published on April 27, 2023

Volunteer at UnityPoint in Rock Island, IL

There are scholarships available for regular volunteers through the Friends of Trinity organization.

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Top Ten Reasons to Engage in Undergraduate Research

Top Ten Reasons to Engage in Undergraduate Research

Hands-On Learning: Imagine you are a biology student interested in gaining practical experience in a laboratory setting.  You might participate …

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Augustana-Western Illinois Integrated Baccalaureate in Kinesiology and Master’s Degree in Sports Management

An integrated baccalaureate in Kinesiology from Augustana College and a master’s degree in sports management from Western Illinois University would …

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Augustana-Western Illinois Integrated Baccalaureate in Kinesiology and Master’s Degree in Sports Management

An integrated baccalaureate in Kinesiology from Augustana College and a master’s degree in sports management from Western Illinois University would …

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Career Guide for people with disabilities

As a person with a disability, you may hesitate to look for work. You can be unsure whether or not …

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Employment Tips for International Students

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Stephanie Aeschliman

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Greater Chicago Area, IL
  • Science Teacher Noble Street College Prep
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Alex Anderson

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Chicago, IL
  • Admissions Representative Chamberlain University
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Michael Anderson

Alumni, Community Experts
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Partnerships & Business Development Uber Health
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John Anderson

Alumni, Community Experts
  • IL
  • Vice President Product Innovation Utica National Insurance Group
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Tyler Andrews

Alumni, Community Experts
  • VA
  • Flight Attendant United Airlines
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Teresa Anguiano

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Greater Chicago Area, IL
  • Field Application Scientist Nemocell
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Kassidy Belcher

Alumni, Community Experts, Faculty
  • Rock Island, IL
  • Admissions Counselor Augustana College
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Jen Bevington

Alumni, Community Experts
  • San Francisco Bay Area, CA
  • Educational Equity Professional Sonoma State University
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Andy Boettcher

  • Chicago, IL
  • wholesale credit analytics The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
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Lindsey Cannata

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Roselle, IL
  • certified financial planner J.P. Cannata & Associates
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John Dreixler

Alumni, Community Experts
  • IL
  • biomedical researcher and studies biomarkers Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrom (ARDS) and University of Chicago
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John Feehan

Alumni, Community Experts
  • East Moline, IL
  • dentist Illini Dental Associates in East Moline
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Skill Building Courses

Breaking Out of a Rut

Taught by Stefan Mumaw
Ever feel like you’re in a rut? Most people have experienced a rut, whether it manifests as a lack of…
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Revit Templates: Annotation

Taught by Paul F. Aubin
Why start from scratch every time? Learn how to build custom Revit templates and reduce the time you spend setting…
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Painting and Developing a Composition

Taught by Mary Jane Begin
We asked illustrator Mary Jane Begin to create a brand-new composition from three (surprise) elements. The goal? To teach members…
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Understanding Patents: A Deeper Dive

Taught by Dana Robinson
Want to patent your invention or technology—or avoid infringing on someone else’s? Learn the defining characteristics of successful patents, including…
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Revit 2017 Essential Training: MEP (Imperial)

Taught by Eric Wing
MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) design is one of the major components of the BIM chain—and Revit is the design…
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Revit: View Range

Taught by Paul F. Aubin
Floor plans are an essential part of any Revit project. And one of the most critical (and confusing) aspects of…
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Negotiating Your Job Offer

Taught by Christine DiDonato
Getting a job offer is a time to celebrate, but it’s also important to stop and ask, “What does my…
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RetroPie: Building a Video Game Console with Raspberry Pi

Taught by Brad Wheeler
For fans of retro video games, having the ability to play all the classics on one machine is ideal. If…
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Revit 2018: Essential Training for MEP (Metric)

Taught by Eric Wing
MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) design is one of the major components of the BIM chain—and Revit is the design…
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WebSocket Programming with Java EE

Taught by Alex Theedom
WebSocket programming is a new paradigm in web development that takes the interactive web experience to a new level of…
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Revit Area Calculations

Taught by Paul F. Aubin
Architects and designers are often tasked with calculating and reporting the sizes of the spaces within a project. Typically, a…
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ASP.NET Core: Middleware

Taught by Jeff Fritz
In ASP.NET Core, the HTTP pipeline is built from middleware—components that see every request and response and decide how to…
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How to Design and Deliver Training Programs

Taught by Jeff Toister
An effective training program helps to accelerate an employee’s professional development and prepares them to excel in their role. In…
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Revit for Interior Architecture

Taught by Brian Myers
Autodesk Revit boasts powerful tools that allow you to efficiently plan and manage your projects, and visualize your designs. In…
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Taking Charge of Your Career

Taught by Christine DiDonato
There is no predictable career ladder in today’s workplace. Most people no longer have the security of staying in one…
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Practicing Fairness as a Manager

Taught by Catherine Mattice
What is the role of a manager in developing a fair work environment? It’s important to understand how employees perceive…
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Sales: Referral Selling

Taught by Joanne Black
Referrals offer the biggest competitive advantage of any sales tool out there—yet many teams aren’t using referral selling as the…
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Unity: Interactivity for AEC

Taught by George Maestri
Interactivity is key to seeing how architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) designs will perform in the real world. Unity provides…
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Practical Engineering

Taught by Grady Hillhouse
Engineering involves a lot of theory. But we don’t always get to see it in practice. This series teaches fundamental…
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Creating Screen Capture Training

Taught by Oliver Schinkten
Screen capture is a cost-effective and efficient way to create on-demand training. You can record videos to keep employees up…
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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
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