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Competencies
The Value of Engaged Students
Employers that want to attract and retain the best employees should focus on engaged students. Read More.
Competencies
Career Readiness Resources
August 08, 2016
By NACE Staff
The National Association of Colleges and Employers developed a definition for career readiness and identified seven competencies associated with career readiness. To assist career services professionals and others working with students in their career development, NACE has gathered these resources, featuring best practices, and samples to support those efforts. Read More.
Competencies
Are College Graduates “Career Ready”?
February 19, 2018
By NACE Staff
When it comes to rating the “career readiness” of college graduates, there are differences in perception between students and employers. Read More.
Competencies
Competencies: The Not-So-Uncharted Frontier
November 28, 2017
By Troy Nunamaker, Kristin Walker, and Neil Burton
This article lays out the historical context and challenges associated with competencies, and offers a call to action. Read More.
Best Practices
Starting a Campus-Wide Competency Development Program: Different Approaches, Common Ground
November 27, 2017
By Kevin Gray
NACE looks at how two universities brought career readiness competencies to their campus. Read More.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

DATA BITES

77%

Percent of employers who rate students as very/extremely proficient in teamwork competency
Job Outlook 2018

79.9%

Percent of seniors who rate themselves as very/extremely proficient in critical thinking
Class of 2017 Student Survey Report

99.2%

Percent of employers that deem critical thinking/problem solving as very to extremely essential in new hires
Job Outlook 2018

85.1%

Percent of seniors who rate themselves as very/extremely proficient in teamwork
Class of 2017 Student Survey Report

89.4%

Percent of seniors who rate themselves as very/extremely proficient in professionalism/work ethic
Class of 2017 Student Survey Report

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