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Natural Areas Stewardship Coordinator Applications Open

🌿 We’re Hiring! Join Our Conservation Team 🌿

Grand Prairie Friends is looking for a Natural Areas Stewardship Coordinator to help protect and restore some of Illinois’ most ecologically significant prairies, forests, and river lands.

This full-time, hands-on role is perfect for …

By Claire Martino
Claire Martino
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ISCS 2026: Your US Career Journey Starts Here!

Join career experts and employers on April 2nd for a dynamic virtual event designed to empower international student careers in the US. Explore career tips, job search techniques, visa pathways, work authorizations, industry trends, and more.

💡 What’s in it for …

By Lisa Slater
Lisa Slater Marketing & Events Coordinator
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12 common mistakes students make when applying for internships (and how to avoid them)

Hey there, future go-getters! It’s Anita Jobb here from College Recruiter.

Grab a coffee—or a heavily caffeinated energy drink, I know how finals week gets—and let’s have a real talk.

It’s internship season. I can practically feel the collective anxiety …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Why Cognitive Aptitude Tests Now Appear Alongside Academics

Many students encounter cognitive aptitude tests while managing classes, assignments, and exams. Employers often schedule these assessments during the academic year because they want to evaluate candidates in real conditions, not during a quiet gap after graduation.

These tests are …

By Martina Merashi
Martina Merashi Why Cognitive Aptitude Tests Now Appear Alongside Academics
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Get Hired Through Networking: Why Online Communities Are Key for Neurodivergents

Traditional networking methods can feel daunting for neurodivergent individuals, whether it’s the sensory overload of crowded spaces or the pressure of navigating small talk. Online communities, on the other hand, offer a low-pressure, more controlled environment where you can build …

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Career Resources

Job Shadowing Guide

Shadowing healthcare professionals is an invaluable way to gain insight into different medical careers, understand daily responsibilities, and confirm your …

Augustana’s Pre-Health Club

The goal of the Pre-Health Club is to provide students pursuing a career in the professional world with access to …

New Resource Guide for LGBTQ College Students

Navigating college as an LGBTQ student comes with unique challenges—and exciting possibilities. The LGBTQ College Student Resource Guide from CollegeEducated …

Your Path to Graduate & Professional School

Attending graduate or professional school requires some planning. This page offers everything you

Step 1: Considering Graduate/Professional School

Deciding whether …

Explore Your Purpose: Find Your Fit, Design Your Future

As an Augustana student, you have multiple opportunities to explore who you are and how you want to live that …

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Skill Building Courses

Copyright for Photographers

Taught by Carolyn E. Wright
The intersection of photography and law is a complex place. At one of those crossroads lies copyright. Many photographers aren’t…

Create an Explosive Resume

Taught by Marc LeFevre
Create an Explosive Resume Learn how to write a resume that will get you the interview. This course includes: 34…

Financial Analysis: Making Business Projections

Taught by Rudolph Rosenberg
Estimating future financial performance plays a big part in the life of start-ups and corporations large and small. By looking…

Building High-Performance Teams

Taught by Mike Figliuolo
High-performing teams are critical to maintaining an organization’s competitive advantage. These teams consistently show high levels of collaboration and innovation,…

Developing Your Leadership Philosophy

Taught by Mike Figliuolo
If you want your team to trust you as a leader, it’s important to articulate who you are, what you…

Urbanized

Taught by Gary Hustwit
Urbanized is a documentary about the design of cities. It looks at the issues and strategies behind urban design and…

Yo Santosa, Branding Expert

Taught by Yolanda Santosa
Yo Santosa took a big leap when she decided to quit her job as a motion graphics artist. But her…

Learning to Write Marketing Copy

Taught by Ian Lurie
Copy is the heart and soul of almost every marketing endeavor. Get a great foundation for all your campaigns with…

Getting Things Done

Taught by David Allen
Join world-renowned productivity and time management expert David Allen as he walks you through his five-step process for Getting Things…

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…

Copyright for Photographers: Rights and Releases

Taught by Carolyn E. Wright
The intersection of photography and law is a complex place. What are your rights as a photographer? Where and what…

Creative Inspirations: Troika Design Group, Design and Branding Agency

Taught by Troika Design Group
Ever wonder who’s behind those cool identity graphics on broadcast and cable TV networks? Come take a peek behind the…

Influencing Others

Taught by John Ullmen
Ever had trouble persuading someone to do something, even if it was in their best interest? Sometimes people don’t budge,…

Jonah Berger on Viral Marketing

Taught by Jonah Berger
Why do some ideas spread while others fade away? Jonah Berger, PhD, professor of marketing at the Wharton School and…

Web Motion: Create an Animated Banner Ad

Taught by Tom Green
Learn to create a simple web banner with motion and interactivity. This installment of Web Motion for Beginners shows you…

Disrupting Yourself

Taught by Whitney Johnson
“Disruptors” secure a foothold by coming up with ideas and innovations that eventually upend their entire community or industry. Disrupting…

Michelle Kaufmann’s Platinum LEED Home Remodel: Start to Finish

Taught by Michelle Kaufmann
With home remodels, especially sustainable ones designed by architects like Michelle Kaufman, more square footage isn’t always the answer. Her…

Management Tips

Taught by Todd Dewett
In this series, Todd Dewett, PhD, shares the tips respected and motivated managers use to improve rapport, navigate tricky situations,…

Insights from a College Career Coach

Taught by Valerie Sutton
Are you feeling stuck in your current position, seeking a new one, or contemplating a career change? In this interview,…

Photography Foundations: Composition

Taught by Ben Long
Composition can make an interesting subject bland or make an ordinary subject appear beautiful. In this course, photographer and author…

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Rock Island, IL 61201

Career Service Hours

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