Career Resources

Whether you’re just starting to explore your options or actively applying for positions, this page will walk you through every …

You did it—but there’s still work to do!

💡 What: Finish Strong & Start Prepared

Landing the offer is exciting—but starting …

It’s not who you know, it’s who knows you.

💡 What: Build Real Connections

Networking isn’t about having all the answers—it’s …

Apply with intention, not desperation.

💡 What: Be Focused, Not Frantic

Your goal isn’t to apply to everything, it’s to apply …

Your materials tell your story—make it memorable and relevant.

💡 What: Create Strong, Personalized Materials

The goal is to make every …

Career Research & Exploration 💡 What: Explore Your Options

Learn what’s out there and where you might fit. Career exploration isn’t …

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Skill Building Courses

The Expat Survival Guide

Taught by Jon Devitt
If you are moving abroad, or work in human resources assisting those who are moving abroad, this course is packed…

How to Hire Great Salespeople

Taught by Mark Garrett Hayes
Top talent is the lifeblood of a great sales team and, in some cases, an entire organization. Successful salespeople create…

Building and Coaching a Sales Development Team

Taught by Madecraft
So, you’re embarking on the journey of building a sales development team. Whether at an established organization or an early-stage…

Team Coaching Strategies for Project Managers

Taught by Ruth Pearce
The best project leaders know how to develop the team as individuals and together. And the best tool for resource…

Becoming More Coachable

Taught by Dave Crenshaw
Learn skills to help you become a more coachable and mentorable lifelong learner. Working with a great coach or leader…

Skills and the Internal Talent Marketplace

Taught by Erica Keswin
“Look inward” may sound like new-age advice for personal growth, but it’s also a great strategy for finding and hiring:…

Reverse Mentorship Essentials

Taught by Patrice Gordon
A reverse mentorship—where a senior leader is mentored by an under-represented individual, including junior colleagues—can truly transform a business by…

How to Give Feedback People Can Actually Use

Taught by American Negotiation Institute
Feedback is a gift, but how can you make your feedback valuable to its recipients? In this course, adapted from…

Generative AI, Recruiting, and Talent Acquisition

Taught by Glen Cathey
Generative AI will have profound effects on fields like recruiting and talent acquisition. But how quickly will these changes take…

Skills-First Talent Management

Taught by Tiffany Poeppelman
Managing talent with the skills-first approach can help to unlock your team’s hidden potential. It allows you to identify, develop,…

The Shift Toward a Skills-First Mindset: A Thought-Leader Roundtable

Taught by Elyse Rosenblum
Skills, not just degrees, are rapidly becoming the new employment currency as we reevaluate a candidate or existing employee’s ability…

When a Paycheck Is Not Enough

Taught by Boston Consulting Group
Pay, promotion, and benefits have traditionally been the cornerstone of successful hiring and employee retention strategies. But what happens when…

Coaching for Continuous Improvement

Taught by Tina Agustiady
How do you help your employees keep improving on the job? You can’t just expect them to read your mind.…

Attracting, Hiring, and Working with Gen Z

Taught by Sophie Wade
The youngest and most digitally literate generation is now entering the workforce: Generation Z, also known as post-millennials. Gen Z…

Taking the Fear out of Feedback

Taught by Pete Mockaitis | How to Be Awesome at Your Job
What’s the best way to give and receive effective feedback? How do you hold feedback conversations without all the angst…

Evaluating Your Growth as a Leader

Taught by Todd Dewett
Everyone knows that their progress will be reviewed with a regular performance evaluation. In addition, they might receive bits of…

Hiring and Managing UX Professionals

Taught by Cory Lebson
UX professionals help shape your product into something your users will love. You need people with the creative skills to…

Coach Your Team to Learn, Stretch, and Grow

Taught by Ruth Gotian
Setting the bar high for curiosity and innovation is critical if you want your team to succeed. But how do…

Delivering Employee Feedback

Taught by Todd Dewett
As a manager, you’re charged with helping your employees stretch and grow their skills. This is largely accomplished via the…

Performance Management: Conducting Performance Reviews

Taught by Todd Dewett
Performance reviews can have a huge impact on your employee’s future. In this short course, the second installment in the…

Contact & Location

Phone
309-794-7339
Address

Olin Center
639 38th Street
Rock Island, IL 61201

Career Service Hours

Monday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm
Thursday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm
Friday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm