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.

Interested in learning more about the NACE Career Competencies and developing your skills?

Click here to see how to actively grow your skillset.

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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!

First, choose an industry of interest, then filter for occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)

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

Skill Building with LinkedIn Learning

Nano Tips for Simple and Quick Decision-Making with Lisa Bodell

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

Essentials for Solution Engineers

Taught by Expert Dig
Great solution engineers can persuade customers and accelerate sales, quickly. This course dives into what makes solution engineering unique and…

Managing Anxiety During Negotiations

Taught by Morra Aarons-Mele
Have you ever had to go into conversation where you needed to advocate for yourself and really feel like you…

How People Pleasing Can Hurt Your Career

Taught by Morra Aarons-Mele
If you fall into people-pleasing behaviors but can’t manage your relationships effectively, you won’t reach your full potential. In this…

Nano Tips to Succeed in Sales with Morgan Ingram

Taught by Morgan J Ingram
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. Here, sales coach, 4x…

Top Ten Rules for Solution Engineers

Taught by Expert Dig
Solution engineers are in increasingly high demand, especially in today’s hybrid, distributed global workforce. You may think you have the…

How to Stop Overcommitting

Taught by Madecraft
At times in your professional career, you may feel a desire to help out other team members with tasks or…

How to Have Difficult Conversations Nano Tips with Melanie Whitney

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

Ten Minutes to Better Prioritization

Taught by Madecraft
Join performance management coach and entrepreneur Ali Schiller in this quick course to get the lowdown on mastering prioritization. It’s…

Skills to Build Stronger Work Relationships

Taught by Emily Anhalt
In the world of hybrid work, uncertainty, and constant change, people need healthy work relationships to feel supported and show…

How to Listen More and Talk Less in Sales

Taught by Madecraft
Effective communication is crucial in sales, and the key lies in listening more than talking. Ronnell Richards, a sales expert,…

Building Strategic Resilience

Taught by Madecraft
Are you ready to unlock your resilience potential? Dr. Kiki Ramsey, a positive psychologist and executive coach, guides you through…

Nano Tips for Resilient Communication with Lorraine K. Lee

Taught by Lorraine K. Lee
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this course, Lorraine…

Nano Tips for Leading Diverse Teams with Watchen Nyanue

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

How to Cancel a Work Appointment: A Business English Primer

Taught by All Ears English
In any professional relationship, a situation may arise where one party needs to cancel a meeting or appointment. The way…

How to Start Everyday with Productivity

Taught by Madecraft
Every day is a new beginning, with endless opportunities to successfully complete tasks. By starting each day with a productive…

How to Network Like a Leader

Taught by Madecraft
Networking is not just about collecting contacts; it’s about building meaningful relationships. In this course, executive coach, speaker, and psychologist…

Good Leaders Send Signals: How to Do It in English

Taught by All Ears English
Innovation and creativity happen when employees feel that they are in a safe environment and know what’s on the company…

Nano Tips for Effective Listening for Leaders with India Martin

Taught by India Gary-Martin
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this installment, leadership…

How to Set Up Your Team for Scale

Taught by Madecraft
Join Tunji Adegbite in developing efficient ways to scale your business. Tunji provides actionable strategies to ensure your team is…

Contact & Location

Phone
(573) 681-5101
Address

B-12 Scruggs University Center (SUC)
819 Chestnut Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101

Career Center Hours

Monday 9:00am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9:00am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9:00am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9:00am - 4:30pm
Friday 9:00am - 4:30pm