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Navigating Your Career Journey

Find Experience, Develop Skills, and Earn Recognition


Your journey to a fulfilling career can be navigated through three phases: finding and gaining experience, developing skills, and earning recognition for your skills and experiences. The SBU Career Center provides access to many different resources to connect students and alumni to experiential learning opportunities. 
 

 

 

Gain Experience

 

Hands-on experience is crucial to help you understand your interests and develop professionally. Explore different experience options such as internships, research, student employment, community service, or leadership roles. 

Develop Skills
 

Career Competencies

 

Every experience offers a unique opportunity to hone essential skills that employers are looking for across all industries. Click here to learn about top career competencies such as communication, problem-solving, teamwork and leadership, and dive deeper with our virtual skill development modules. 

Develop Skills
 

ACES

 

Don't let your hard work go unnoticed! Learn how to articulate and showcase the competencies you've gained from experiences. The ACES Digital Skill Badge Program allows you to earn verifiable badges that highlight your achievements, helping you stand out to prospective employers and on platforms like LinkedIn and on your resume. 

Earn Recognition

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