Employers are seeking students and graduates who are proficient in their field and who have a strong grasp of success skills (aka soft skills) including social graces, communication, friendliness, and relationship building. Being actively involved in a student club and participating in campus events will help you refine your skills and give you an advantage over your competition when entering the job market. The resources on this page will also help you build skill awareness and prepare for employment seeking.
Download the NTC Success Skills list which outlines specific, observable, and measurable behaviors associated which each skill.
Prepare for Job Fairs and Interviews
- How to Dress for Success
- How to Give a Proper Handshake
- How to Tie a Tie
- Interview Bookends (Elevator Pitch, Questions for the Interviewer, Selling Close) – self-guided worksheet
- Prepare for the Fair – How to Make the Most of Your Job Fair Attendance
- Job Search Skills Booklet
- Time to Interview – Quick Tips for Success
- Social Media and Your Job Search
Develop Self Awareness and Practice Common Interview Questions
- Know Your Strengths – self-guided worksheet
- Reframe Your Weaknesses – self-guided worksheet
- What’s Your Buzz? – self-guided worksheet
Tackle Attitude, Ethics and Integrity
- 30 Day Challenge – self-guided worksheet
- Are you Adaptable
- Attitude of Gratitude
- Ethics Checklist
- Stress Management
Learn How to Network and Be a Part of a Team
- How to Network
- Networking 101 Worksheet – self-guided worksheet
- Qualities of an Effective Team Player