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English 295: Writing in the Workplace

What are Professional Literacies?

Professional literacies, or career readiness skills, are foundational competencies that broadly prepare college students to succeed in the workplace. These skills include: 

  • Career & Self-Development
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Equity & Inclusion
  • Leadership
  • Professionalism
  • Teamwork
  • Technology

For more information, visit NACE Center for Career Development & Talent Acquisition

Who Should Use This Guide?

This research guide is meant as a starting point for writing and research in professional settings, to supplement the other helpful, more industry-specific research guides. This guide is broken into some of the more common categories of sources used in reports and other business-style research writing.