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Careers

Students

Take Charge of the Career Development Process

The National Association of Colleges and Employers developed a list of career competencies college educated people need to build in order to be prepared for the next step after graduation, whether that be graduate school or the workforce.

The Eight Career Readiness Competencies

Career & Self-Development
Communication
Critical Thinking
Equity & Inclusion

Leadership
Professionalism
Teamwork
Technology


Students can build skills in these competencies in many ways:

Academics Building

  • Complementary minors and certificates
  • Courses to build skills

Experiential Learning

  • RSOs
  • Undergraduate research
  • Volunteering

Employment Skills

  • Strengths and interest assessments
  • Resume and Interview tips
  • Job/graduate school search development

Contact info and appointments

To make an appointment to speak with Dr. Tonya Pulley or for any employers interested in hiring AHS students, please email careers@ahs.illinois.edu.

Dr. Tonya Pulley

Director of Career Services and Honors Programs

127 Huff Hall

217-244-1369

careers@ahs.illinois.edu