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CAREER READINESS CO
These Career Readiness Competencies from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) describe what employers
look for in new graduates. These action verbs and examples can help show you how to demonstrate these competencies on your
resume, in your interview, and in any other marketing materials. The example column below lists sample behaviors to explain how
the competencies could be expressed.
Competency
Career & Self Development
Proactively develop oneself and one’s
career through continual personal and
professional learning awareness of one’s
strengths and weaknesses.
Communication
Clearly and effectively exchange
information, ideas, facts, and perspectives
with persons inside and outside of an
organization.
Critical Thinking
Identify and respond to needs based upon
an understanding of situation context and
logical analysis of relevant information.
Action Verb Ideas
Accelerated
Accomplished
Achieved
Advanced
Awarded
Bolstered
Dedicated
Demonstrated
Enriched
Established
Expanded
Implemented
Inspired
Introduced
Launched
Minimized
Mobilized
Modernized
Modified
Multiplied
Pioneered
Read
Reduced
Revamped
Revised
Spearheaded
Suggested
Updated
▶ Identify areas for continual
growth while pursuing and
applying feedback
▶ Assume duties or positions
that will help one progress
professionally
▶ Voluntarily participate in
further education, training,
or other events to support
one’s career
Addressed
Arbitrated
Composed
Apprised
Arranged
Authored
Convinced
Cooperated
Corresponded
Clarified
Collaborated
Communicated
Directed
Edited
Enlisted
Explained
Informed
Influenced
Interpreted
Marketed
Moderated
Negotiated
Presented
Promoted
Publicized
Queried
Questioned
Reconciled
Recruited
Reported
Summarized
Translated
▶ Understand the importance
of and demonstrate verbal,
written and non-verbal
language
▶ Employ active listening,
persuasion, and influencing
skills
▶ Promptly inform others
when needing guidance
with assigned tasks
Analyzed
Assessed
Clarified
Collected
Correlated
Detailed
Determined
Diagnosed
Discovered
Defined
Evaluated
Examined
Interpreted
Interviewed
Investigated
Identified
Organized
Reviewed
Reported
Summarized
▶ Make decisions and solve
problems using inclusive
reasoning
▶ Gather information from
a diverse set of sources to
fully understand a problem
▶ Proactively anticipate needs
and prioritize action steps
Converted
Counseled
Enabled
Encouraged
Envisioned
Established
Familiarized
Grew
Guided
Improvised
Inspired
Introduced
Oriented
Represented
Supported
Tailored
▶ Actively contribute to
inclusive and equitable
practices that influence
individual and systemic
change
▶ Advocate for inclusion,
equitable practices, justice
and empowerment for
historically marginalized
communities
Accommodated
Adapted
Adjusted
Altered
Amended
Equity & Inclusion
Assisted
Balanced
Demonstrate the awareness, attitude,
knowledge, and skills required to equitably Coached
engage and include people from different
local and global cultures.
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