CORE’s Tips for Navigating Career Disruptions with Values-Based Decision Making

Tax Talk With Professor Nadia Schwartz

How should I handle withholdings? What are tax credits? When should I see a professional? Join Nadia Schwartz, associate professor and chair of accounting, and host Phil Tunnicliff '18 as they discuss the pitfalls and opportunities that come with tax season.

CORE’s Tips for Navigating Career Disruptions with Values-Based Decision Making

Career paths rarely go exactly as planned—but how you respond makes all the difference. In this episode of the After Augie Podcast, host Sage Marske '21 sits down with Keri Bass and Claire Brakel Packer from Augustana’s CORE office to share strategies for navigating career disruptions, evaluating workplace fit, and using reflection to get unstuck. Learn how values-based decision making can help you align who you are with the work you do and take meaningful action toward your next step.

Investing 101: Smart Starts for Every Stage with Tyler Richards '14

Host Rachel Buenaobra ’18 chats with financial advisor Tyler Richards ’14 about how to start investing with confidence. From stocks and bonds to risk, time, and financial goals at every life stage, this episode breaks down the essentials—plus myths, the FIRE movement, and what to expect from a financial advisor. Whether you're just starting out or want to grow your strategy, you'll walk away with clear, actionable tips to move forward.

Liberal Arts in Action: Making Your Augie Degree Work for You

How do you turn your liberal arts education into a career asset? In this episode of After Augie Podcast, host Brittany Burk ’15 sits down with Laura Kestner-Ricketts, Executive Director of Career and Professional Development at Augustana, to explore how alumni can confidently communicate the value of their liberal arts background. From selling your skillset in interviews to tailoring your résumé, this episode is packed with advice and practical tools to help you succeed in any industry. CORE Website [https://careers.augustana.edu/?_gl=1%252A17w780i%252A_gcl_au%252AMTQzMTY1NDc4Ni4xNzQ3MDU2OTIy%252A_ga%252ANTEwMzAxNzIuMTc0NTIzOTgzOQ..%252A_ga_TD18TBLZ27%252AczE3NTAyNTA3MzEkbzEyMCRnMSR0MTc1MDI1MDc0OSRqNDIkbDAkaDA.%252A_ga_L479P5070V%252AczE3NTAyNTA3MzEkbzEyMCRnMSR0MTc1MDI1MDc0OSRqNDIkbDAkaDA.] SkillsFirst: AI Resume Builder [https://careers.augustana.edu/resources/skillsfirst/]

CORE Resources for Alumni

Welcome to a special edition of the After Augie Podcast! In this month's episode, Alex Mayszak '13 sits down with Claire Brakel Packer and Beth Ford from Augie's CORE office. It's known that CORE supports careers, opportunities, research and exploration for current students, but they also have various ways of supporting alumni. Listen along to learn more about how CORE can help you navigate finding a career, making a career change, dealing with the adversities that can arise and more.