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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9 Steps to Nail the College Career Fair

The big day has come. You have made it to the job fair, you are dressed professionally and focused. So, now what?

It is important to understand that campus recruiters travel a lot, do multiple careers fairs, and are under great pressure to …

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25 Questions to Ask About the Company During an Interview

You nailed “Tell me about yourself.” You handled “Why do you want this job?” like a pro. But then the recruiter leans in and asks, “So, do you have any questions for us?” And…cue internal panic.

Let’s fix that forever.

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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

Skill Building with LinkedIn Learning

AI and the Future of Work: Workflows and Modern Tools for Tech Leaders

Taught by Kristen Kehrer
“Putting machine learning into production” has a very different definition in 2023 than it did in 2013. The scope of…

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…

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,…

Work-Life Blend: The New Work-Life Balance

Taught by Dr Gemma Leigh Roberts
Have you been looking for a more effective way to juggle your work and your personal life? As the demands…

How to Speak So Others Will Listen Nano Tips 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…

Nano Tips for Leading Change as a New Manager with Chris Williams

Taught by Chris Williams
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in seconds. In this course, leadership advisor…

Nano Tips for Handling Difficult Work Situations with Tiffany Uman

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

Nano Tips to Speak Up in Meetings with Shadé Zahrai

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

Nano Tips for Interpersonal Communication with Shadé Zahrai

Taught by Shadé Zahrai
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this course, award-winning…

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