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NACE Career Readiness Competency: Leadership
Lead at Any Level: Skills to Boost Your Career Readiness
Leadership isn’t about having a title, it is about inspiring others, taking initiative, and helping teams reach shared goals. That is why the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) identifies leadership as a key career-readiness skill. Leadership can happen at any level; it is a mindset developed through consistent practice.
Three Actions to Level Up Your Career Skills:
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Join a student organization to strengthen collaboration, communication, and responsibility. Learn more about student organizations within the College of Business and HART School on Monday, January 26 from 12:00-1:30PM in the Hartman Hall lobby.
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Take initiative in class projects or jobs by stepping into planning, problem-solving, or decision making roles.
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Seek internships or service opportunities to gain hands-on team, manage tasks, and gain real-world experience. Check out local and Alternative Break opportunities.
Growing your leadership skills now will help you stand out and confidently enter the professional world.
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Senior Exit Survey
December 12 | Survey Deadline
Are you graduating this December? If so, please be sure to check your Dukes email and take the Senior Exit Survey from David Peterson if you have not already. Once the survey is completed, you can pick up a graduation medallion from the EY Suite in Hartman Hall anytime between the hours of 8 and 5pm.
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Set Your Email Away Messages
Don't forget to turn on your email automatic replies for winter break. An away message (automatic reply) lets anyone trying to reach you know when you’ll be unavailable and why you may not respond right away. It’s a simple professional courtesy—and a workplace best practice—so it’s a great habit to start building now.
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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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Impress Your Interviewer
What’s the last book you read?' Impress your interviewer by answering with one of these 12 business books recognized by The Financial Times as among the year’s best. Borrow one for free from JMU Libraries before you leave for Winter Break!
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n(ACE) Your Leadership Skills
Your community's libraries are a great tool for exploring career-related goals. Here's one audiobook available from JMU Libraries that can strengthen career readiness competency in Leadership. The science of leadership Looking for resources to improve your career readiness? Meet with your 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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