Patriot Experience

Career Readiness

Career Readiness

The Design Your Dream Career category guides you to prepare for the career of your dreams. This category will equip you with the following 8 career readiness skills valued by employers:

  1. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  2. Oral/Written Communication
  3. Information Technology Application
  4. Leadership
  5. Professionalism/Work Ethic
  6. Career Management
  7. Global/Intercultural Fluency

Develop Your Dream Career Category

  • Meet with your Academic Advisor or Success Coach
  • Take the MBTI
  • Take the CliftonStrengths
  • Create a Handshake profile
  • Meet with a Career Counselor or Industry Advisor
  • Attend a Career Services Event
  • Create an Industry Resume
  • Join a Registered Student Organization
  • Participate in a Job Shadow or Employer Site Visit
  • Conduct an Informational Interview
  • Attend an On-Campus Conference
  • Attend an Off-Campus Conference
  • Create a Personal Statement for Grad School Application
  • Complete an Internship
  • Participate in a Leadership Training, Event, or Workshop
  • Take on a Leadership Role
  • Obtain a Job or Federal Work Study Position