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?

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5 Ways to Improve Your Professional Communication Skills

Success in any industry relies on developing strong communication skills, which are essential to sharing information with colleagues, managers, and clients. So, below are five easy ways to improve your professional communication skills and boost your career in the process.

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7 Presentation Skills That Go Beyond Just Speaking

When you hear “presentation skills,” you might picture someone standing confidently at the front of a room, giving a polished speech with perfect slides. But strong presentation skills go far beyond public speaking. They show up in meetings, one-on-one conversations, …

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Career Resources & Tools

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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

Skill Building with LinkedIn Learning

Top 10 Rules for Highly Effective Leadership

Taught by Todd Dewett
What essential behaviors do you need to understand in order to increase your leadership ability right now? In this course,…

Connecting Thought Leadership to Sales and Lead Generation

Taught by Thought Leadership Leverage
Ever wondered about how thought leadership and lead generation intersect? In this course from Thought Leadership Leverage, join CEO and…

Navigating Perfectionism as a Manager

Taught by Morra Aarons-Mele
The word “perfect” has an overwhelmingly positive connotation, but it’s also a largely unattainable goal. As Winston Churchill said, “Perfection…

Boost Your Desktop Productivity with Finito AI

Taught by Jess Stratton
Generative and transformative AI are commonly accessed through a website or a separate app. Thanks to Finito, you can now…

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…

Public Speaking for Non-Native English Speakers

Taught by Peter Novak
Speaking in public isn’t easy for most people, and if English isn’t your first or second language, it might be…

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…

Communicating with Confidence

Taught by Vinh Giang
Confidence is one of the secrets of impactful communication. But how do you cultivate it effectively as you grow? In…

Communicating about Culturally Sensitive Issues

Taught by Kwame Christian
Learning how to communicate with each other despite our differences is an important skill to have in both your professional…

How Thought Leadership Can Differentiate Your Brand

Taught by Thought Leadership Leverage
Thought leadership can help to build your brand, but what does it take to make you stand apart? In this…

Bystander Intervention for Today’s Workforce

Taught by Madecraft
It’s easy to live solo and be out of touch with things that don’t impact you directly, but acting in…

AI Productivity Hacks to Reimagine Your Workday and Career

Taught by Dr. Marily Nika
What if you could do less of what you don’t like in your job and create space for the good…

Time Management for Greater Meaning and Happiness

Taught by Cassie Holmes
Amidst the constant hurry, are you struggling to find happiness and meaning in your work and personal life? Take a…

Nano Tips for Creating Captivating Virtual Presentations 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, keynote…

Giving and Receiving Feedback

Taught by Dr Gemma Leigh Roberts
All professionals are trying to get better at what they do. No matter where you work, or what your role,…

Supporting Non-Native English Speakers at Work

Taught by Peter Novak
Do you want to become a better ally to your superpowered multilingual colleagues and learn to speak English more inclusively?…

Leading In Every Direction

Taught by Todd Dewett
Effective leadership must be approached from multiple perspectives and directions. In this course, author, educator, and coach Dr. Todd Dewett…

Communication Tips to Accelerate Your Career

Taught by Jessica Chen
Communication skills are essential for career growth, regardless of your industry or field. This course offers twelve essential communication tips…

Mindset Nano Tips to Shift from Survival to Thriving in Complex Situations with Gemma Leigh Roberts

Taught by Dr Gemma Leigh Roberts
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where a new generation of LinkedIn Learning instructors deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds.…

Project Management Power Moves: Leading with Influence

Taught by Jean Kang
What is leading with influence, and how can you employ it more effectively as a project management professional? In this…

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