Regardless of your major, employers expect you to be able to articulate eight career readiness competencies: 

• Critical thinking/problem solving
• Oral/written communication
• Teamwork/collaboration
• Technology application/digital technology
• Leadership
• Professionalism/work ethic
• Career management
• Global/intercultural fluency 

The career readiness certification program will prepare you to communicate your transferable skills to potential employers.  The program includes:

1. An interactive workshop introducing the concept of career readiness competencies and practicing identifying and articulating competencies gained through student employment.  Email Ewa.L.Urban@wmich.edu to schedule a workshop.
2. Online modules on career readiness competencies. Contact Ewa.L.Urban@wmich.edu to receive a code for the modules.
3. Resume critique to ensure your resume appropriately reflects your career readiness competencies.
4. Practice interview with an employer, a career development professional, or online with Big Interview: wmich.biginterview.com.

Contact us today to get started!