Career Preparation Toolkit
Your “one-stop resource center” to discover and develop your professional career goals.
One visit to Career Development and you’ll discover the many programs, services, and resources we offer to help you take your next steps—whether you have a clear path in mind or still need some time to figure things out.
The “tools” you select will help build the foundation and skills to find your next opportunity and a rewarding lifelong career.
Take the first step! Connect with our career coaching/counseling team to begin creating, refining, and implementing your plan.
Résumé and Cover Letter
Understand how to highlight your abilities, experiences, and accomplishments to get your foot in the door.
Interview
It’s so much more than just answering questions—get tips on interviewing strategically, following up effectively, and more.
Network and Connect
Learn about networking and resources, including LinkedIn, Purchase Alumni Mentor Network, and more.
Diversity Resources
Through events, workshops, mentoring, and more, we commit to providing inclusive support to the unique needs of all our students.
Eight Career Readiness Competencies
The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) outlines the core competencies that prepare you for a lifetime of workplace success, what they call “the new career currency.”
- Career and Self Development
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Equity and Inclusion
- Leadership
- Professionalism
- Teamwork
- Technology
Visit NACE: 8 Career Readiness Competencies
Career readiness in college is key to ensuring student success for entry into the workforce; it is the foundation upon which a career begins. Career readiness provides a framework for addressing career goals and outcomes for academic and extracurricular activities, regardless of the field of study.
Employers look to a graduate’s career readiness and competencies when identifying necessary skills and abilities related to their job functions; career readiness offers employers a framework for hiring talent through internship and experiential education programs.