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Becoming career ready is important to your future success.

Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø can help students develop the eight key career readiness competencies established by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). Âé¶¹¹Ù꿉۪s Career Development Center works with the key Career Readiness Competencies established by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).

Developing a strong skill set in these eight competencies will prepare students for successful entry into the workforce.

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8 Core Skills For Career Success

  1. Creativity and Problem Solving: The ability to make decisions, use sound reasoning, and overcome problems with ingenuity and creativity.
  2. Communication: The ability to articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in both written and verbal contexts.
  3. Teamwork: The capacity to form collaborative relationships with a diverse range of colleagues, work within a team structure, and negotiate and manage conflict.
  4. Digital Technology: Competency in existing digital technologies and the ability to adapt to new and emerging technologies.
  5. Leadership: Proficiency in leveraging the strengths of others to achieve common goals; using interpersonal skills to coach and develop others.
  6. Professionalism/Work Ethic: Demonstrating personal accountability and effective work habits, including time management, integrity, punctuality and the ability to learn from mistakes.
  7. Career Management: The ability to identify and articulate your skills, strengths and experiences in a way that's relevant to the position you desire; proficiency in exploring and pursuing job options; the ability to self-advocate in the workplace.
  8. Global/Intercultural Fluency: Cultural sensitivity, respect, openness and the ability to learn from people of diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, sexual orientations and religions.

Contact Us

Campus Address

University Center 407E
(570) 422-3219

Director of Career & Workforce Development

Breanna Betarie
bbetarie@esu.edu
(570) 422-3045