Career Ready SMC: Level 1

Issued by Saint Michael's College

Earners of this badge actively engage in their early career education process and reflect on their learning. Students will begin the process of investing in their career success through experiences and opportunities that lead to a future of doing well and doing good. Service Required: Join a selected campus, local or hometown service organization.

Type Experience
Level Foundational
Time Months
Cost Free

Additional Details

Skills

Earning Criteria

Completed a self-assessment tool (TypeFocus/MBTI) and discuss it with a Career Coach to identify career interests, skills and values.
Met with a Career Coach to discuss your major choice/s or options for a major/s.
Developed a college-level résumé, cover letter and online professional profiles (including Handshake and LinkedIn) and have them reviewed by a Career Coach.
With a Career Coach, explored experiential learning options such as internships, study abroad and faculty-led research and meet with appropriate advisors for these programs.
Worked on or off campus in a résumé-building experience (see a Career Coach to determine this).
Explored the alumni search tool in LinkedIn and connect with at least two alumni for networking purposes.