For soon-to-be or new college graduates, career readiness is key to unlocking your entrance into the workforce. Career readiness is the foundation upon which a successful career is launched and is, quite simply, the new career currency.

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17 Jobs for Political Science Majors (That Don’t Require You to Run for Office)

Not everyone who studies political science goes into politics (although many do!). Jobs for political science majors range from, yes, government positions, law, and research, to marketing, sales, and even project management. 

Jobs for Political Science Majors Explained

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Exciting Careers in Accounting

Accounting may be one of the most versatile degrees a college graduate can attain. Those who enter the job market with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting have a multitude of potential career paths at their fingertips. Many of …

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Career Resources & Tools

Identify & Build Career CompetenciesIn partnership withLightcast logo

Identify the career competencies you must have to be a competitive candidate for an internship or job application. 

There are two ways to use this tool to identify relevant competencies and transferrable sills:

  1. By Keyword: Search for the name of the occupation you’re interested in.
  2. By Industry: Not sure what job you’d like? Search by desired industry and see available occupations.

Check out the Core Competencies section!

Type in a keyword to select a relevant occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)

Featured Lincoln University Resources and Tools

This toolkit answers the question “How Can We Help?” for Lincoln University faculty and staff looking to partner with Career …

Skill Building with LinkedIn Learning

Being Productive While Traveling and Working

Taught by Rowena Hennigan
We have gone from a population locked down to one place to a workforce that can, in many cases, work…

Interpersonal Communication

Taught by Dorie Clark
View Dorie’s LinkedIn Newsletter Communicating effectively isn’t an innate talent that some people have and others don’t—it’s something that anyone…

Nano Tips to Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking with Nausheen I. Chen

Taught by Nausheen I. Chen
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this short course,…

Strategic Thinking

Taught by Dorie Clark
Strategic thinking is a valuable skill for everyone in an organization, and it becomes more essential as you ascend the…

Improving Your Listening Skills

Taught by Dorie Clark
Just as public speaking is a skill that you can hone through practice, good listeners aren’t in possession of a…

How to Make Strategic Thinking a Habit

Taught by Dorie Clark
Working hard is important—but what’s really critical is making sure you’re working on the right things. That’s what strategic thinking…

Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World (Blinkist Summary)

Taught by Blinkist
For many modern professionals, remaining electronically connected at nearly all times is the norm. And dealing with these constant distractions—from…

Mastering Presentations for Non-Native English Speakers

Taught by Liesje Sandler
Giving presentations can be challenging and uncomfortable—even more so when they are not in your native language. In this course,…

Exerting Social Power: A Solution Engineer’s Guide

Taught by Expert Dig
Companies employ solution engineers to exert influence on their customers. If an SE does not influence the thoughts or actions…

How to Stay Goal-Focused

Taught by Scott Mautz
One of the most underrated skills for today’s business professionals is the ability to stay goal-focused. It’s a unique discipline…

Effective Listening (with Audio Descriptions)

Taught by Brenda Bailey Hughes
Listening is a critical competency, whether you are interviewing for your first job or leading a Fortune 500 company. Surprisingly,…

Strategic Thinking Tips to Solve Problems and Innovate

Taught by AJ Eckstein
Do you struggle when it comes to problem solving? Would you like to think more strategically? In this course, strategy…

Creating and Giving Business Presentations

Taught by Spencer Waldron
In this course, expert Spencer Waldron shows you the secret to creating unforgettable business presentations. Spencer guides you through everything…

Communicating with Executives

Taught by Daniel Shapero
To communicate with executives effectively, you must learn to think like an executive and structure your information in a way…

Storytelling to Influence Leadership and Decision Makers

Taught by Tiffany Uman
In this course, instructor Tiffany Uman teaches how to craft a compelling and well-presented story that influences leadership and decision…

AI-Driven Project Management: Techniques and Insights with Ricardo Vargas

Taught by Ashley Kennedy
In this conversation-based course, project management leader Ricardo Vargas demonstrates next-level techniques for incorporating AI into project management workflows. Incorporating…

Interpersonal Communication Nano Tips with Selena Rezvani

Taught by Selena Rezvani
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this installment, Selena…

Customer Service: How to Deliver Support Across Languages

Taught by Myra Golden
Build your confidence in delivering support to global customers. In this course, customer service expert Myra Golden outlines how to…

Realistic Strategies to Talk about Mental Health at Work

Taught by Melissa Doman, MA
Workplace depression, anxiety, and stress are on the rise, leaving many wondering how to engage in difficult—but necessary—conversations. In this…

Thought Leadership Business Models

Taught by Thought Leadership Leverage
What’s the secret to creating successful content as an emerging thought leader? In this course from Thought Leadership Leverage, Peter…

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