Career connection
Definition: Career readiness is the attainment and demonstration of requisite competencies that broadly prepare college graduates for a successful transition into the workplace.
Those with relevant work experience get 50% more interviewing opportunities and offers;
and a $7,500 higher starting salary.
- Missouri State Career Center
| Missouri State | Service-Learning Outcomes | NACE | Career Readiness Competencies | Gen Ed Goals | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Critical Thinking: (1) identify problems/issues, (2) understand the root cause of the problem/issue, (3) generate alternative solutions |
✓ Critical Thinking/Problem Solving ✓ Leadership |
1, 2, 5, 6, 12, 13, 14, 15 |
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Career and Teamwork: (1) demonstrate strong leadership skills, (2) be able to work well in teams and with others, (3) obtains the skills to work in a career, (4) recognize that what you do in your job or work might have implications beyond the local community |
✓ Career Management ✓ Leadership ✓ Professionalism/Work Ethic ✓ Teamwork/Collaboration |
7, 8, 13, 14, 15 |
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Communication: demonstrate the effective use of oral, written and listening communication skills
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✓ Oral/Written Communications ✓ Digital Technology ✓ Leadership |
3, 4, 5, 6, 12, 15 |
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Public Affairs Mission: (1) recognize the importance of contributing knowledge and experiences to your community, (2) recognize the importance of scientific principles in the generation of sound public policy, (3) recognize and respect multiple perspectives and cultures, (4) articulate your value systems, act ethically within the context of a democratic society, and demonstrate engaged and principled leadership |
✓ Leadership ✓ Professionalism/Work Ethic ✓ Global/Intercultural Fluency |
1, 2, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15 |
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Sustainability: understand how your work is connected to sustainable efforts (socially, economically and environmentally) |
✓ Global/Intercultural Fluency ✓ Leadership ✓ Critical Thinking/Problem Solving |
8, 10, 11 |
