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Career Readiness

Career Readiness is the process of helping students foster competencies that will help them find success in the workplace and professional journeys.

NACE Competencies

NACE, or the National Association of Colleges and Employers, is "the leading source of information on the employment of the college educated, and forecasts hiring and trends in the job market; tracks starting salaries, recruiting and hiring practices, and student attitudes and outcomes." 

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The 8 NACE core competencies are: 

  1. Career and Self-Development
  2. Communication
  3. Critical Thinking
  4. Equity and Inclusion
  5. Leadership
  6. Professionalism
  7. Teamwork
  8. Technology

The Career Readiness Resources below will help you grow skills in alignment with the NACE Competencies.

Career Readiness Resources

Do you need help you with your resume and cover letter, career exploration, or understanding the interviewing process? Follow the link below to learn more: 

Career Counseling and Exploration

Do you need help creating a job search plan, employer relations, or understanding the interviewing process? Follow the link below to learn more: 

Internship and Job-Search Information

Are you graduating soon? Career Services provides guidance that can help you transition from being a student to thriving in the professional world. Follow the link below to access these resources: 

Information for Graduating Students

Supporting Candidates with Disabilities

The Workforce Recruitment Program for College Students with Disabilities (WRP), coordinated by the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Defense, is a recruitment and referral program that connects federal and select private-sector employers with highly motivated college students, graduate students, and recent graduates with disabilities who are eager to demonstrate their abilities in the workplace through summer or permanent jobs.

If you are interested in applying to the program and interviewing with a representative from WRP, please visit WRP.gov to get started. Please use a computer or tablet and not a mobile device.

Eligible students must:

  • Have a disability and be eligible under the Schedule A hiring authority
  • Be a United States citizen or national
  • Be currently enrolled in a degree program on a substantially full-time basis OR have graduated with a degree on or after April 1, 2019

Send any general questions that you may have to career_services@slu.edu.

For assistance with documents, please email our Marketing Coordinator, Noah Jones, at noah.jones.1@slu.edu.