What Is Career Readiness?

According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), “Career readiness is a foundation from which to demonstrate requisite core competencies that broadly prepare the college educated for success in the workplace and lifelong career management.”

Reprinted courtesy of the National Association of Colleges and Employers

Soft Skills or Emotional Intelligence?

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This presentation explores the importance of soft skills, commonly referred to as emotional intelligence, in today’s workplace. We will review key concepts of emotional intelligence, including Daniel Goleman’s Emotional Intelligence Model, and examine research …

By Anita DeCianni-Brown, '12 & '15
Anita DeCianni-Brown, '12 & '15 Director, Career & Experiential Learning Services
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Using a Growth Mindset to Navigate College, Career, and Change

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College and career paths rarely follow a straight line. Students may face changing goals, unexpected challenges, new opportunities, and uncertainty about what comes next. This interactive presentation will explore …

By Anita DeCianni-Brown, '12 & '15
Anita DeCianni-Brown, '12 & '15 Director, Career & Experiential Learning Services
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Pathways to Possibilities: The Skills You Already Have Turning Your Experience Into Career Opportunities

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You have more career-ready skills than you may realize. In this interactive session, discover how to identify and articulate the skills you’ve developed through work, …

By Anita DeCianni-Brown, '12 & '15
Anita DeCianni-Brown, '12 & '15 Director, Career & Experiential Learning Services
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Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Career Service Hours

Monday 9:00 am- 5:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am- 5:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am- 5:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am- 5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am- 5:00 pm