Post Grad Service

Post grad service allows for students to develop skills through hands on service opportunities all over the world. There are many benefits to choosing  service after graduation, including, stipends, skill development, cross cultural experiences and deeper connection with communities either home or abroad. Each service year program offers a different experience, so it can be tricky finding an opportunity that works for you. Career Development and Vocation are here to help you make the decision that is right for you. Please make an appointment via handshake to talk to a coach today.

Build Your First Career Wardrobe

So you are starting out in the “real world.” You’ve got your own place and the countdown to your first day has begun.

There are a lot of things to think about when making the transition from college grad to …

By Laura Kestner-Ricketts
Laura Kestner-Ricketts Executive Director, Career and Professional Development
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The STAR Method: The Secret to Acing Your Next Job Interview

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Are you good at telling stories? Do you get right to the point and include all the relevant details? Or do you maybe tend to forget to mention some key context or

have a tendency to ramble? …

By Lisa Slater
Lisa Slater Marketing & Events Coordinator
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Why You Need a Budget

Graduating from college and transitioning into the world-of-work can be filled with both excitement and fear.  Among the “adulting” skills needed to survive life after college is, first and foremost, a budget.

A budget can be helpful…
During Salary Negotiation:

By Laura Kestner-Ricketts
Laura Kestner-Ricketts Executive Director, Career and Professional Development
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Post Grad Service Opportunities

Post Grad Service Programs

One of the best ways to learn more about a particular program is through research. This can be done by utilizing online resources and/or conducting informational interviews with recruiters or participants who are engaged with the …

By Laura Kestner-Ricketts
Laura Kestner-Ricketts Executive Director, Career and Professional Development
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Young Adults in Global Mission

Wondering what to do post graduation? Interested in building community and serving others? Thinking of participating in a religiously affiliated service year? Here is some information to help you learn more.

What is Young Adults in Global Mission? 

The Young …

By Keri Bass
Keri Bass Assistant Director of Vocational Exploration and Career Coach
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Contact & Location

Phone
309-794-7339
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