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From the National Association of Colleges and Employers:

“The National Association of Colleges and Employers, through a task force of college career services and HR/staffing professionals, has developed a definition, based on extensive research among employers, and identified eight competencies associated with career readiness.”

The University of Arizona Global Campus Career Services has compiled a document with the NACE career competencies and supplied an affiliated skills list for each competency. The affiliated skills are meant to help students identify the various ways that NACE career competencies are listed in job descriptions and on LinkedIn, or on a third-party or University-sponsored job board.

For information about each NACE competency, review the links below:

Critical Thinking/Problem Solving Oral/Written Communication Teamwork/Collaboration Digital Technology Leadership Professionalism/Work Ethic Career Management Global/Intercultural Fluency

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The National Association of Colleges and Employers defines Critical Thinking/Problem Solving as the ability to: Exercise sound reasoning to analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems. The individual is able to obtain, interpret, and use knowledge, facts, and data in this process, and may demonstrate originality and inventiveness.

This competency may be listed in a variety of ways in job descriptions, on LinkedIn, on various job search sites, and in applicant tracking systems.

Variations may include:

Analytical reasoning Business analysis Creativity Adaptability Critical thinking Critical observation Innovation Flexibility Logical thinking Problem solving Resourcefulness Thinking outside the box Resolving issues Independence Perseverance Persistence Independent Works well under pressure

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• The National Association of Colleges and Employers definesOral/Written Communications as the ability to: Articulate thoughtsand ideas clearly and effectively in written and oral forms to personsinside and outside of the organization. The individual has publicspeaking skills; is able to express ideas to others; and can write/editmemos, letters, and complex technical reports clearly and effectively.

This competency may be listed in a variety of ways in job descriptions, on LinkedIn, on various job search sites, and in applicant tracking systems.

Variations may include:

Writing skills Listening Public speaking Verbal communication Nonverbal communication Writing reports and proposals Persuasion Creativity Editing Reporting Writing Clarity & Concision Communications strategy Word processing Presentation Storytelling Business storytelling Effective communicator

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The National Association of Colleges and Employers defines Teamwork/Collaboration as the ability to: Build collaborative relationships with colleagues and customers representing diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, religions, lifestyles, and viewpoints. The individual is able to work within a team structure, and can negotiate and manage conflict.

This competency may be listed in a variety of ways in job descriptions, on LinkedIn, on various job search sites, and in applicant tracking systems.

Variations may include:

Collaboration Adaptability Listening Negotiation Conflict resolution Cooperation Courtesy Enthusiasm Flexibility Innovation Inspiring people Mentoring Motivating Self-awareness Honesty Accepting feedback Establishing interpersonal relationships

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The National Association of Colleges and Employers defines Digital Technology as the ability to: Leverage existing digital technologies ethically and efficiently to solve problems, complete tasks, and accomplish goals. The individual demonstrates effective adaptability to new and emerging technologies.

This competency may be listed in a variety of ways in job descriptions, on LinkedIn, on various job search sites, and in applicant tracking systems.

Variations may include:

Analytical reasoning Business analysis Digital marketing SEO/SEM Marketing Programming Software (specific names) Optimization Technology Digital fluency Design aptitude Resourcefulness Thinking outside the box Managing virtual/remote teams Trainability Technology savvy Technology trend awareness

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The National Association of Colleges and Employers defines Leadership as the ability to: Leverage the strengths of others to achieve common goals, and use interpersonal skills to coach and develop others. The individual is able to assess and manage his/her emotions and those of others; use empathetic skills to guide and motivate; and organize, prioritize, and delegate work.

This competency may be listed in a variety of ways in job descriptions, on LinkedIn, on various job search sites, and in applicant tracking systems.

Variations may include:

People management Intercultural competence Diversity awareness Disability awareness Tolerant Business ethics Emotional intelligence Collaboration Project management Public speaking Conflict resolution Conflict management Managing difficult conversations Managing virtual/remote teams Business storytelling Motivating Mentoring

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The National Association of Colleges and Employers defines Professionalism/Work Ethic as the ability to: Demonstrate personal accountability and effective work habits, e.g., punctuality, working productively with others, and time workload management, and understand the impact of non-verbal communication on professional work image. The individual demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior, acts responsibly with the interests of the larger community in mind, and is able to learn from his/her mistakes.

This competency may be listed in a variety of ways in job descriptions, on LinkedIn, on various job search sites, and in applicant tracking systems.

Variations may include:

Collaboration Adaptability Business ethics Willingness to learn Cooperation Self-awareness Honesty Accepting feedback Establishing interpersonal relationships Tolerance of change and uncertainty Desire to learn Time management Self-supervising Good attitude Staying on task Punctuality Resilience

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The National Association of Colleges and Employers defines Career Management as the ability to: Identify and articulate one's skills, strengths, knowledge, and experiences relevant to the position desired and career goals, and identify areas necessary for professional growth. The individual is able to navigate and explore job options, understands and can take the steps necessary to pursue opportunities, and understands how to self-advocate for opportunities in the workplace.

This competency may be listed in a variety of ways in job descriptions, on LinkedIn, on various job search sites, and in applicant tracking systems.

Variations may include:

Analytical reasoning People management Time management Adaptability Critical thinking Critical observation Persuasion Flexibility Logical thinking Willingness to learn Conflict management Conflict resolution Communications strategy Mentoring Motivating Confidence Cooperation Self-awareness

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The National Association of Colleges and Employers defines Global/Intercultural Fluency as the ability to: Value, respect, and learn from diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, sexual orientations, and religions. The individual demonstrates, openness, inclusiveness, sensitivity, and the ability to interact respectfully with all people and understand individuals’ differences.

This competency may be listed in a variety of ways in job descriptions, on LinkedIn, on various job search sites, and in applicant tracking systems.

Variations may include:

People management Intercultural competence Diversity awareness Disability awareness Tolerant Business ethics Emotional intelligence Collaboration Listening Verbal communication Nonverbal communication Tolerance of change and uncertainty Value education Inspiring people Leadership Motivating Mentoring