{"id":14,"date":"2025-06-10T10:28:05","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T14:28:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/curriculum-and-careers-new\/?page_id=14"},"modified":"2026-04-08T12:55:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T16:55:39","slug":"career-readiness-competencies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/curriculum-and-careers\/career-readiness-competencies\/","title":{"rendered":"Career Readiness Competencies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns sidebar is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:45rem\">\n<p>Clark faculty and staff have adapted the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.naceweb.org\/career-readiness\/competencies\/career-readiness-defined\/\">National Association of Colleges and Employers\u2019<\/a>&nbsp;career readiness competencies to develop our own working definitions of the eight foundational skills that prepare students for success in the workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Career &amp; Self Development<\/summary>\n<p>Our students&nbsp;<strong>reflect<\/strong>&nbsp;on their interests and abilities,<strong>&nbsp;research<\/strong>&nbsp;future opportunities, and&nbsp;<strong>network<\/strong>&nbsp;with others inside and outside of Clark to clarify their future career goals, build relationships, and engage in self-development at Clark and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Awareness of Strengths &amp; Challenges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional Development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Networking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Communication<\/summary>\n<p>Our students&nbsp;<strong>clearly express their ideas<\/strong>&nbsp;both orally and in writing, and can adjust their messaging accordingly based on audience and purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Oral Communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Written Communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Non-verbal Communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Active Listening<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Critical Thinking<\/summary>\n<p>Our students&nbsp;<strong>engage in critical thinking<\/strong>, applying their knowledge to analyze and evaluate complex realities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Display Situational Awareness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gather &amp; Analyze Data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make Effective &amp; Fair Decisions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Equity &amp; Inclusion<\/summary>\n<p>Our students combine their academic knowledge and lived experiences to&nbsp;<strong>create an inclusive and equitable environment<\/strong>&nbsp;through a culture of belonging and acceptance. They work together to challenge unjust systems and engage in anti-oppressive practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Engage Multiple Perspectives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use Inclusive &amp; Equitable Practices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advocate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Leadership<\/summary>\n<p>Our students&nbsp;<strong>identify and utilize their unique strengths<\/strong>&nbsp;as an individual, team member, or leader towards shared goals or projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Inspire, Persuade, &amp; Motivate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engage Resources &amp; Seek Feedback<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facilitate Group Dynamics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Professionalism<\/summary>\n<p>Our students&nbsp;<strong>demonstrate professionalism<\/strong>&nbsp;through their actions that display courteous, understanding, and respectful engagement with the larger community and their workplaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Act with Integrity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrate Dependability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Achieve Goals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Teamwork<\/summary>\n<p>Our students&nbsp;<strong>work collaboratively<\/strong>&nbsp;with each other, sharing responsibility and navigating diverse viewpoints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Build Relationships for Collaboration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Respect Diverse Perspectives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integrate Strengths<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Technology<\/summary>\n<p>Our students use a&nbsp;<strong>variety of technologies<\/strong>&nbsp;to support their learning and enhance their efficiencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leverage Technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adapt to New Technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use Technology Ethically<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group boxout has-light-warm-gray-background-color has-background is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12dd3699 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"is-style-intro\">For more information<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Download a copy of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/curriculum-and-careers\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/career-readiness-competencies.pdf\">Clark\u2019s Career Readiness Competencies<\/a> which includes tips on how to develop these different competencies and a planning document.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email <a href=\"mailto:cservices@clarku.edu\">cservices@clarku.edu<\/a> for additional support for career exploration and development.<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull closer is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained has-background\" style=\"min-height:40vh;background-image:url(&apos;https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/curriculum-and-careers-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/Career_Fair_12MAR2025-1.jpg&apos;);background-position:69% 27%;background-size:cover;\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group color has-white-color has-deep-red-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-34ed68826378d3ad7321242b35c44a85 is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c399be0d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-career-connections-center\">Career Connections Center<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Explore more information on students\u2019 career outcomes and how a Clark education prepares you for success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"arrow\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/offices\/career-connections-center\/about-us\/outcomes\/\">Visit the&nbsp;Career Connections Center webpage<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Clark faculty and staff have adapted the&nbsp;National Association of Colleges and Employers\u2019&nbsp;career readiness competencies to develop our own working definitions of the eight foundational skills that prepare students for success in the workplace. 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