Career Services

Career Readiness

NACE Competencies

Employers are looking more and more at transferable skills when hiring, specifically the 8 competencies below as defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). Your on-campus job is the perfect place to gain valuable experience and develop these competencies.

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Communication

Clearly and effectively exchange information, ideas, facts, and perspectives with persons inside and outside of an organization.

 
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Critical Thinking

Identify and respond to needs based upon an understanding of situational context and logical analysis of relevant information.

 
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Teamwork

Build and maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively toward common goals, while appreciating differing viewpoints and shared responsibilities.
 

 
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Leadership

Recognize and capitalize on personal and team strengths to achieve organizational goals.

 
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Technology

Understand and leverage technologies ethically to enhance efficiencies, complete tasks, and accomplish goals.

 
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Professionalism

Knowing work environments differ greatly, understand and demonstrate effective work habits, and act in the interest of the larger community and workplace.

 
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Career & Self Development

Proactively develop oneself and one’s career through continual personal and professional learning, awareness of one’s strengths and weaknesses, navigation of career opportunities, and networking to build relationships within and without one’s organization. 

 
 


Contact: studentemployment@weber.edu