AU Today - Career Resources

Career resources stories
student meeting with career counselor
June 24, 2026

Career advice is everywhere, but not all of it helps. Some of the most common career myths may actually be preventing students and alumni from exploring opportunities, building confidence, or taking the next step in their career journey. Career Success staff is here to debunk some of the most...

graduates overlooking the quad
May 28, 2026

Graduation is often portrayed as a finish line, a moment when everything suddenly becomes clear. But for many students and recent graduates, the reality feels much different. The transition from college to career can bring excitement, pressure, uncertainty, and many questions all at once. If...

Career Pivot
April 17, 2026

Career pivots aren’t linear — and they’re rarely comfortable. At a recent AU Grad Networking Group session, the conversation focused less on having a perfect plan and more on the mindset shifts that help people move forward with clarity. Criminal Justice and...

LinkedIn app open on a user's phone.
March 24, 2026

If you already have LinkedIn, that’s a great start. But simply having an account is not the same as having a profile that supports your career goals. Aurora University’s Career Services office encourages students and alumni to think of LinkedIn as more than just an online...

Male student talking with AU staff member.
January 30, 2026

Graduating from Aurora University is a significant achievement. It reflects years of commitment, growth, and resilience. While the transition from college to career can feel uncertain, it’s also a season filled with opportunity, discovery, and momentum that isn’t always...