NACE competencies

Are you employable?

8 skills for employment success

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What employers want most:

Critical Thinking/Problem Solving

This can be acquired by practicing coming up with solutions on yourown and using the resources available to you to solve problems. You can also practice active listening and asking good questions.

How employers rate graduates:

3.64/5

Teamwork/Collaboration

Practice teamwork by collaborating on projects with others. Try resolving conflicts on your own and managing

How employers rate graduates:

3.83/5

your relationships with others. Don't forget to practice delegating tasks and sharing roles.

This is the highest rated skill of all 8.

Professionalism/Work Ethic

Dressing appropriately for work, showing up on time, and completing tasks within the deadline are allways to practice this. This also includes accepting feedback, managing your workload, and being aware of how your actions reflect you and your work.

How employers rate graduates:

3.47/5

Oral/Written Communication

Practice public speaking, networkingand sharing your ideas with others to expand your oral communication.

How employers rate graduates:

3.49/5

Written communication can be practiced by writing and editing emails, memos, and marketing materials. Don't forget to proof-read!

Digital Technology

This skill is more than just having a knoweldge about different software. This is about deciding what software will be most useful to complete tasks, and being ableto adapt to and learn new technology quickly.

How employers rate graduates:

3.76/5

Leadership

Leadership skills can be practiced by demonstrating empathy for others and understanding how to delegate

How employers rate graduates:

3.31/5

tasks based on others' strengths. Try coaching or mentoring and helping others consider the importance of goals.

Career Management

This is all about being able to articulate your skills and experience to others. Practice networking and giving an elevator pitch. Also try taking ownership of your growth and learning at work by seeking challenges.

How employers rate graduates:

3.05/5

This is the lowest rated skill of all 8.

Global/Multicultural Fluency

This skill is about valuing and respecting the culture and experiences of others. Practice inclusive language

How employers rate graduates:

3.13/5

and controling your biases. Consider how your actionsmight impact others and be open to learning more.

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