Career Readiness

Proactively develop oneself and one’s steps to career success.

Examples:

• Take assessments at the Career Center
• Engage in opportunities like clubs and research
• Get to know professors and upper class students who know stuff you want to know!

Clearly and effectively exchange information, ideas, facts, and perspectives verbally and in writing.

Examples:

• Research and present topics for class assignments
• Join clubs that engage in regular group discussions
• Utilize the writing center to enhance your writing skills

Identify and respond to the needs of a situation with logical analysis and good judgment for effective solutions.

Examples:

• Join a club that works on complex projects
• Volunteer to assist a professor with their research work
• Take a philosophy, literature or political science class

Demonstrate awareness, attitude, knowledge, and skills to equitably engage and include people from different cultures and backgrounds.

Examples:

• Participate in multi-cultural programs and activities
• Take a class on social justice topics
• Join clubs that make equity and inclusion a priority

Recognize and capitalize on personal and team strengths to motivate others to succeed with defined goals.

Examples:

• Get involved in student government
• Be a leader on school projects
• Become a tutor or peer mentor
• Participate in leadership development programs on campus
• Lead a team in a community service project

Understand that environments differ greatly. Demonstrate effective work habits for the larger community and workplace.

Examples:

• Work part-time on campus and model professional behaviors
• Become a TA for a professor
• Develop a relationship with your career consultant
• Conduct an informational interview with a professional

Build and maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively toward common goals.

Examples:

• Join a club and engage in activities that support the community
• Learn to work well with others on school projects
• Join club sports or a debate team

Understand and leverage technologies ethically to enhance efficiencies, complete tasks, and accomplish goals.

Examples:

• Become an expert in a technology that interests you
• Learn to create a digital portfolio of your class assignments and experiences
• Learn data analysis tools
• Train yourself in Excel through LinkedIn Learning