Skill Development

Are you career ready?  What does that mean?  Learn more here about the skills and competencies that employers seek and expect from qualified candidates, and also ways to build those skills through resources provided by Pitt.

At the University of Pittsburgh, we know learning happens beyond the classroom.  We also know employers want more than just soft skills; they want individuals with the mindsets that lead to growth in their career.  This is where skill development comes in – and we’re here to help!  In 2015, the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) launched an initiative to introduce 8 career competencies every college student should have upon entering the workforce.

Wondering where to start developing your skills?  Pitt’s Outside the Classroom Curriculum (OCC) is a great way to add structure to your college experience by identifying programs, events, and activities that align with career competencies.  By downloading the Suitable mobile app, you can see upcoming activities in Career Preparation, Leadership Development, Global and Cultural Engagement, Communication Skills, and more!  Don’t forget to also check out the Career Ready Guide in the resources below – an interactive study guide that dives deeper into the NACE competencies.

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Does Your Resume Have the Skills that Recruiters Want?

If you want to impress recruiters with your resume, make sure it shows the skills that will attract them.  Learn more in the following post.

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Featured Pittsburgh Technology Council Events!

For more information about Pittsburgh Technology Council and other events, please click here: https://www.pghtech.org/events

Three Rivers Educational Technology Conference
Monday, January 15

R&D / KIZ Tax Credit Seminar
Wednesday, January 24

2024 CIO of the Year Award Nominations
Thursday, January 25

2024 …

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Break Through Tech AI is now recruiting students for the 2024/25 Virtual program which will begin in June 2024! Break Through Tech AI is a free, 1-year extracurricular program that helps undergraduate college women (trans and cis), nonbinary, and other …

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Skill Development Resources

Career Center Resources

Career Center In-Person Services

  • 200 William Pitt Union
  • 412-383-4473
  • Open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  • Drop-In Hours: Monday-Friday, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Career Center Virtual Services