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:
- 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.
- Online modules on career readiness competencies. Contact Ewa.L.Urban@wmich.edu to receive a code for the modules.
- Resume critique to ensure your resume appropriately reflects your career readiness competencies.
- Practice interview with an employer, a career development professional, or online with Big Interview: wmich.biginterview.com.
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