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:
- Complementary minors and certificates
- Courses to build skills
- RSOs
- Undergraduate research
- Volunteering
- 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