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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3 Things That Make Recruiters Reject Your Application

Note: This is a guest post from Allison Dietz, who got her start as a tech recruiter, before transitioning into coaching students and managing tech employer relationships. If you want to leverage her insider tips in your own job search, …

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Interviewers Are Looking for Emotional Intelligence—So Be Prepared for These Questions

One of the most valuable traits employers are looking for right now can’t be found on a resume, at least not explicitly. It’s not something you can fake in an interview, or convince your prospective boss that you have without …

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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

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…

Managing Risk: A Solution Engineer’s Guide

Taught by Expert Dig
Where there’s no risk, there’s no need for expertise. Most of your customers just assume all is well. But when…

Why Conflict is Necessary and How to Manage It

Taught by Morra Aarons-Mele
Conflict can be anxiety provoking and hard. In this course, explore how to make conflict a force for good in…

Time Management: How to Be Happier and More Productive

Taught by Yogesh Chabria
Embrace the art of effective time management with this course, designed to enhance your productivity while maximizing happiness and success…

Magnetic Public Speaking: How to Engage Your Audience

Taught by Tanvi Bhatt
In this course Tanvi Bhatt, an international keynote speaker and coach, helps you master the art of delivering captivating speeches.…

Build Your Communication Skills as a Frontline Manager

Taught by Madecraft
Strong communication skills are essential for frontline managers, as they work to ensure that directives, expectations, and feedback are effectively…

Conveying Confidence: A Solution Engineer’s Guide

Taught by Expert Dig
A vital skill for effective solution engineering, confidence strikes the golden balance between two negative extremes of self-doubt and arrogance.…

Negotiate Like a Lawyer

Taught by Dana Robinson
Ever wondered about that special, lawyerly skill? The art of negotiation could be your new favorite tool. In this course,…

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…

Nano Tips for Customer Centric Communication with Richard Moore

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

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…

Nano Tips for Dealing with a Difficult Customer with Richard Moore

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

Project Management Mediation: Conflict Resolution for PMs

Taught by JT Moomau
Since part of the role of a project manager entails working with multiple stakeholders with competing priorities and objectives, every…

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…

Nano Tips For Closing the Sale with Richard Moore

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

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