Social Services & Non-Profit

Welcome to the Social Services & Non-profit Career Community! Find resources and opportunities to launch your career in the Social Sciences & Non-profit industry and learn about the many different areas students can pursue in the field, in addition to the opportunities available through our notable employer partner,  Browse this Community for career advice blogs, available career opportunities, and explore the resources to help you build your career and beyond.

How To Set Workplace Boundaries

As you are just starting out, whether that be in a new job or internship, it may seem like you cannot have any boundaries. This is far from the truth! It is okay to say no! You don’t have to …

By Claire Martino
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8 Ted Talks That Will Change Your Life

TED Talks are a great way to be constantly learning and growing! Here are 8 of them that will really help you become the best version of yourself!!

By Claire Martino
Claire Martino
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Transferable Skills for Student Athletes

Calling all Student Athletes!! You put so much of your time and effort into the sport that you play and get so much joy and passion out of it. Believe it or not, every time you step onto that field, …

By Claire Martino
Claire Martino
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LinkedIn PhotoBooth

Looking to get a professional headshot done?? Good news, you can come to CORE and get one for FREE!! Just make an appointment on Handshake and then come to your appointment with professional attire from the waist up!! It is …

By Claire Martino
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Make Sure You Are The InterviewER As Much As The InterviewEE

Make sure that you’re not just interviewing for a job. Make sure you are interviewing the leader you will be working for! It is one of the most important decisions you will make for your mental health!! #career #interview

By Claire Martino
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Employment Tips for International Students

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Viking Connections

Leslie Carranza

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Stagehand Local 2
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Sarah Cermak

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Nashville, Tennessee
  • District Manager of Advocacy Centers Metro Nashville Public Schools
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Marty Hampton

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Shared Ministry Pastor Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
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Mary Hawks

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Knoxville, TN
  • Parish/Faith Community Nurse Messiah Lutheran Church
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Sallie Konrardy

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Rock Island, Illinois
  • Professional School Counselor Rock Island-Milan School District #41
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Destany Metcalf

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Davenport, Iowa
  • Medical Case Manager The Project of the Quad Cities
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Sarah Rothenberg

Alumni, Community Experts
  • San Antonio, TX
  • Administrative Assistant Bella Groves
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Dawn Rundman

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Minneapolis
  • Director of Faith Formation Resource Development and Assistant Director of ELCA Relations 1517 Media
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Vanessa Schmitt

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Proviso, Illinois
  • Director of Specialized Services Proviso Township District 209
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Amanda Smet

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Rock Island, Illinois
  • Employment Coordinator Transitions Mental Health Services
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Greg Stopka

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Illinois
  • Senior Director of Innovation Northern Illinois Food Bank
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Anna Tunnicliff

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Iowa City, Iowa
  • Processing Librarian Iowa Women's Archives
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Skill Building Courses

Administrative Human Resources

Taught by Catherine Mattice
HR administration is vital to the success of every business and every employee. Effective HR administrators make sure companies stay…

Basics of conflict resolution (Beta)

Taught by Lorena Díaz Quijano
Please note that this is an experiment using AI-generated audio for this course, which was originally produced in Spanish. This…

Communicating in Times of Change

Taught by Brenda Bailey-Hughes
Leadership communication is never more important than during times of change. This course helps supervisors and mid-level managers come up…

Persuading Others

Taught by Dorie Clark
In a workplace that’s increasingly connected and less hierarchical, developing your persuasion skills can be one of the most valuable…

Communicating with Empathy

Taught by Sharon Steed
When you seek to understand the perspective of another person, you are practicing empathy. When empathetic communication is encouraged at…

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…

Charlene Li on Digital Leadership

Taught by Charlene Li
Today’s most influential leaders have an online presence. But how do you lead “digitally” and engage followers in such a…

Shane Snow on Storytelling

Taught by Shane Snow
Storytelling is a powerful way to make people care about products, brands, and causes. It can facilitate sales, marketing, presentations,…

Getting Your Ideas Approved

Taught by Mike Figliuolo
Pitching a big idea can be a daunting prospect if you’re unsure where to start. Gathering data and presenting facts…

Developing Cross-Cultural Intelligence (2016)

Taught by Tatiana Kolovou
Being able to work across cultures is an increasingly necessary skill for all employees. Communications expert Tatiana Kolovou helps you…

Human Resources in the On-Demand Economy

Taught by Wayne Cascio
Companies like Uber and Airbnb have ushered in a new type of labor force where the terms “employee” and “employer”…

Video Journalism: Storytelling Techniques

Taught by Jeff Sengstack
How you choose your shots, craft your story, and edit your footage is what draws attention to your videos. The…

Human Resources: Running Company Onboarding

Taught by Jeff Toister
The first step in converting a promising job candidate into a successful employee lies in your organization’s onboarding process. How…

Writing in Plain English (2016)

Taught by Judy Steiner-Williams
Plain English is writing that is clear and straightforward, targeted at the appropriate reading level, and free of jargon, wordiness,…

Fred Kofman on Managing Conflict

Taught by Fred Kofman
Do you dread difficult conversations? Avoiding conflict doesn’t save relationships. Managing conflict makes them stronger. Learn the tools that turn…

Strategic Negotiation

Taught by Mike Figliuolo
Learn negotiation skills to help you get what you want while also building better relationships with coworkers, bosses, business partners,…

Business Etiquette: Phone, Email, and Text (2015)

Taught by Suzanna Kaye
Phone, email, or text? Learn what communication method to use when. Suzanna Kaye starts with email, explaining everything from setting…

Asking for a Raise

Taught by Lisa Gates
Connect your self worth to your market worth: ask for a raise! In this course, executive coach and negotiation consultant…

Humor in the Workplace

Taught by Izzy Gesell
Humor can change lives and relationships. In this course, organizational consultant and former standup comedian Izzy Gesell helps us better…

Effective Listening

Taught by Brenda Bailey-Hughes
Listening is a critical competency, whether you are interviewing for your first job or leading a Fortune 500 company. Surprisingly,…

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