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NEW COURSE: Career and Life Design: Strategies for Career Success

New J-Term Course designed for juniors and seniors focused on Career Success!

Develop short- and long-term career strategies
Dive into the career reflection and planning process
Gain the necessary knowledge and key tools to design a career strategy
Execute a …

By Laura Kestner-Ricketts
Laura Kestner-Ricketts Executive Director, Career and Professional Development
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7 Job Search Tips You Can Learn from Pro Athletes

Dawn Dugan, Salary.com contributing writer

Americans love their professional sports. According to recent survey done by ESPN, 74% of Americans watch four or more hours of professional sports on television per week!

As we root for our favorite teams and …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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How College Athletes Make the Transition to the Workforce

In the aftermath of the spectacular conclusion to this year’s NCAA men’s basketball tournament, it’s easy to forget that, for the vast majority of college athletes, no career in the game or sport of their choice awaits. And that can …

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The Fastest Growing Health Care Occupations in 2021 and Beyond

According to a May 2021 Bureau of Labor Statistics report, health care occupations will rise by 15% between 2019 and 2029. The report revealed that health care jobs are growing at a faster rate than any other industry. Approximately 2.4 …

By HospitalRecruiting
HospitalRecruiting is an online healthcare job board for physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses, and allied health professionals. Visit our site to view current medical practice and employment opportunities or navigate to our Healthcare Career Resources Blog for more great articles like this one!
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Nano Tips for Navigating Bias and Stereotypes as an Asian American Professional with Diana YK Chan

Taught by Diana YK Chan
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this course, Diana…

Understanding and Supporting Muslim Colleagues at Work

Taught by Maha Elgenaidi
In this course, learn how to support Muslim colleagues to foster inclusion and combat discrimination. Maha Elgenaidi, founder and executive…

Hiring and Supporting Neurodiversity in the Workplace

Taught by Tiffany Jameson
Neurodiversity is an important part of DEI efforts, but how can you recruit and support neurodivergent talent, or even build…

Managing Unconscious Bias at Work with Madison Butler

Taught by Madison Butler
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in seconds. In this course, Madison Butler…

Addressing Hate Speech in the Workplace

Taught by Nika White
Today’s organizational leaders need to consider the impact of language in the everyday workplace. This is even more important when…

Empower, Engage, Elevate: Operationalizing Your ERG for Lasting Change

Taught by Illianna Acosta
When you step into a role in an employee resource group (ERG), you play a role in shaping the culture…

Achieving Employee Resource Group Excellence

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Welcome to the world of employee resource groups (ERGs), a safe space for employees to connect, share ideas, and work…

Building a New Leadership Ladder: Support Women on the Rise (Book Bite)

Taught by Next Big Idea Club
Is the glass ceiling breaking—or is it just getting higher? Even as more women break through the glass ceiling, reaching…

Nano Tips for Checking Your Bias: Becoming a People Advocate with Madison Butler

Taught by Madison Butler
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this installment, discover…

Advancing Women of Color: Go from the First and Few to the Many

Taught by Deepa Purushothaman
Women of color are leaving the workforce at heightened rates, and the usual strategies for advancement can set women up…

Nano Tips for Identifying and Overcoming Unconscious Bias in the Workplace with Desiree Coleman-Fry

Taught by Desiree Coleman-Fry
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In these video tips,…

Develop, Grow, Launch, and Support Your ERG

Taught by Dereca Blackmon
Diversity and inclusion initiatives are on the rise in organizations around the globe. But now that programs and plans are…

Creating Community within Your Employee Resource Group

Taught by Farzana Nayani
Employee resource groups—more commonly known as ERGs—have become an integral part of how organizations address employees’ needs and drive long-term…

Autism in the Workplace

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One in 44 people in the world is on the autistic spectrum. That translates to over 89 million people on…

Disability Readiness for Leaders and Managers

Taught by Tarena Shanaberger
As a manager, you play a key role in ensuring that everyone, including people with disabilities, can contribute fully to…

Unconscious Bias (with Audio Descriptions)

Taught by Stacey Gordon
To some degree, we are all biased. Our experiences shape who we are, and our dimensions of diversity—race, ethnicity, gender,…

Menopause in the Workplace: A Guide to Supporting Your Colleagues

Taught by genConnectU
Menopause is a human condition that affects most of us in one way or another. Fifty percent of the world’s…

Speaking Up for Yourself and Underrepresented Groups

Taught by Jessica Chen
Are you at a point in your career where you’ve realized that putting your head down, doing the work, and…

Foundations of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Taught by Dereca Blackmon
The world of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) can be both empowering and overwhelming at times. How can someone…

Recognizing Ageism to Be More Inclusive

Taught by Tracey Gendron
Ageism affects how we perceive people both older and younger than ourselves as well as how we perceive ourselves. In…

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Rock Island, IL 61201

Career Service Hours

Day of the week
Office is Open Drop-Ins (When Classes Are In Session)
Monday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Tuesday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Wednesday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Thursday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Drop-in topics include:

  • Resume & Cover Letter Review
  • Resume & Cover Letter Writing
  • Viking Score Overview
  • LinkedIn Headshot Photo
  • Career Resources Overview