Career Readiness Guide

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University Career Services has designed a career-readiness equation that will help you to successfully transition into the workplace. Use the Career Readiness Guide to discover the steps that will take you through your career journey. Let's get career-ready!

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Career Readiness Guide Interactive Exercises

Earn a Degree

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Earning your degree is more than just getting a diploma. It is the process of figuring out what is the best program for you. Use the following exercises to guide you discover a program that is a good fit for you. 

Gain Experiences

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Make the most of your experiences! Prioritize gaining experiences most valued by employers in your industry of interest.  For experiences that are not related, you will have to help employers see the connection by marketing the transferable skills you developed. Let the following exercises help you in this process.

 

Market Your Skills

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Learn how to communicate what you know and what you can do. Developing and promoting your personal brand will get you noticed! Use the following exercises to help you in this process.