Develop Career Readiness (Transferable) Skills
Career readiness is a foundation from which to demonstrate requisite core competencies that broadly prepare college students for success in the workplace and lifelong career management. For new college graduates, career readiness is key to ensuring successful entrance into the workforce.
There are eight career readiness competencies, each of which can be demonstrated in a variety of ways. Source: National Association of Colleges and Employers
Top 8 Career Readiness Skills
- Career & Self-Development
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Equity & Inclusion
- Leadership
- Professionalism
- Teamwork
- Technology
See the definition and sample behaviors for each skill.
How can I tell if I have developed these skills?
Focus 2 provides an Am I Career Ready? assessment that helps you gauge where you are in your development of each skill. At the end of the assessment, you will also be provided with suggestions on how you can continue to develop each skill.
Watch from minute 3:05 to 4:31 to see how to the Am I Career Ready? assessment on Focus 2.
Access the Focus 2: Am I Career Ready? assessment via Handshake.
LinkedIn Learning
Students have free access to LinkedIn Learning to help you learn how to develop your skills. See our LinkedIn Learning page to learn how to activate your LinkedIn Learning account and see suggested courses to help you develop your career readiness skills.
