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NACE Career Readiness Competency: Communication
Communicating About Your Future Over Thanksgiving Break
Thanksgiving break is a great time to reset, but it can also bring those classic questions: “Do you have a job?” “Grad school?” “What are you doing with your major?” If you’re not sure how to answer, that’s okay. This is a chance to practice strong communication skills—a key NACE career competency.
Here are a few simple ways to respond while keeping the conversation positive:
If you're exploring options:
- “I am learning more about different career paths and doing things to figure out what I can do with my major.”
If you want to highlight what you’re learning:
- “I am really enjoying a class where we are talking about X, Y, and Z—it’s helping me see new possibilities."
If you're early in your search:
- “I am starting to look at internships and experiences that connect to what I am studying.”
You don’t need all the answers—just the ability to communicate where you are and what you are working toward. Break is the perfect time to practice that.
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Open Coffee with JMU Innovation Panel
December 5 | 10:00 - 11:00AM | Hartman Hall, Room 1040
Join us for a dynamic Open Coffee conversation featuring four of JMU’s leading voices in innovation and impact. They will share how innovation is taking shape across campus, and how students, faculty, and staff can get involved. Enjoy free coffee and donuts while you browse Student Made JMU. REGISTER TODAY!
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The Fallon Challenge
December 5 | Application Deadline
Create, build, develop, and pitch your business "Shark Tank-style" on February 26, 2026, for a chance to be awarded the Rodney J. Fallon Scholarship. To learn more, CLICK HERE.
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Exam Week Snacks
December 8 & 9 | 7:30AM | Hartman Hall & Zane Showker Lobbies
We will be providing exam snacks and coffee on Monday, December 8 and Tuesday, December 9, beginning at 7:30am and restocking at 11:30am, while supplies last.
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Dukes Impact Challenge
December 9 | 1:00 - 3:00PM | Hartman Hall Forum
Be inspired by the teams from MGT 310 in the Hisaoka-Pahlevani Social Impact Challenge as they pitch ventures that create real community impact. Cheer them on, vote for your favorite project, and witness donations made to local nonprofits from student-led initiatives. It is innovation with heart—come support the next generation of changemakers. REGISTER TODAY!
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May/August 2026 Graduates
Applications Now Open
If you are graduating in May or August 2026, you may begin to apply now via MyMadison. To learn more, CLICK HERE.
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Join the College of Business Student Advisory Council
Applications Now Open
Looking for rising juniors or seniors in the College of Business looking to join a team of peers dedicated to fostering a welcoming, supportive, and innovative community? Applications are now open for the 2026–2027 academic year. To learn more about the Student Advisory Council or to apply, CLICK HERE.
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Private Study Spaces
JMU has lots of group study rooms, but usually these are only available to two or more people. What if you need a quiet room just for yourself? Check out this list of places for one person to have a telehealth appointment, virtual interview, or other private call or Zoom meeting at JMU.
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Professional Virtual Communication
Your community's libraries are a great tool for exploring career-related goals. Here's one video available from JMU Libraries that can strengthen career readiness competency in Communication. Professional virtual communication: Win every phone & conference call. Looking for resources to improve your career readiness? Meet with our business librarian!
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Join a Career Community
The University Career Center has launched the JMU Career Communities! Join the Career Communities that aligns with your major and the job functions and industry you are interested in. You will receive a customized newsletter, showing employer events, internship, and job postings related to your major and industry interest. To learn more, CLICK HERE.
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Seeking an Internship or Job
The Office of Professional Development and Engagement provides weekly small group career coaching sessions focused on internships and jobs. These sessions are designed to guide you through the process of searching for opportunities, networking, and more. These sessions are held in-person in the Hartman Hall EY Professional Development and Undergraduate Suite. To learn more, CLICK HERE.
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Virtual Interview Rooms
M-F | 9:00-5:00PM | EY Professional Development & Undergraduate Programs Suite
The College of Business has virtual interview rooms for CoB students to reserve to ensure a quiet space for your interviews. Each room is equipped with a computer, camera, and microphone to facilitate your virtual interviews. RESERVE YOUR ROOM TODAY.
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Handshake
Handshake offers JMU students access to: Internships and job opportunities tailored for JMU students; career fairs, workshops, and events hosted by the University Career Center; employer events, info sessions, and on-campus interviews; and appointments with JMU Career Advisors at the University Career Center. To activate your account, CLICK HERE.
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JMU Career Closet
M-F | 8:00-5:00PM | Student Success Center 3rd Floor, Suite 3250
Get ready for JMU Career Fairs, interviews, and class presentations with our curated collection of professional work attire, available to all current JMU students for free. To learn more, CLICK HERE.
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