<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:jellypod="https://jellypod.ai/namespace/1.0" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters"><channel><title><![CDATA[Career Readiness]]></title><description><![CDATA[This five-episode podcast is based on the NACE Career Readiness: Competencies for a Career-Ready Workforce. It is intended for higher-education students. (Powered by Jellypod)]]></description><link>https://ukbejhrw.jellypod.com</link><generator>Powered by Jellypod (https://www.jellypod.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:01:25 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://ukbejhrw.jellypod.com/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:22:59 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[Copyright 2026 Career Readiness]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><podcast:locked owner="feed+e6e8a1f6@podcasts.jellypod.com">yes</podcast:locked><podcast:guid>6624b658-07e6-4770-b606-857749f12a18</podcast:guid><itunes:author>Career Readiness</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This five-episode podcast is based on the NACE Career Readiness: Competencies for a Career-Ready Workforce. It is intended for higher-education students. (Powered by Jellypod)</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>This five-episode podcast is based on the NACE Career Readiness: Competencies for a Career-Ready Workforce. It is intended for higher-education students. (Powered by Jellypod)</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Career Readiness</itunes:name><itunes:email>feed+e6e8a1f6@podcasts.jellypod.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Education"/><itunes:image href="https://auth.jellypod.ai/storage/v1/object/public/CoverImages/org_01KN75RZQ2PQ25EQA3KMWXNPEE/resized_person-with-books-digital-art-style-education-day.jpg"/><item><title><![CDATA[Unit 1: Understanding Career Readiness]]></title><description><![CDATA[This episode breaks down career readiness and why it matters beyond simply earning a degree or landing a job. It walks through the eight NACE competencies and shows how skills like communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and professionalism work together in the workplace.]]></description><link>https://ukbejhrw.jellypod.com/episodes/7f73ed12-6b48-4651-957a-620cb61e0c0e</link><guid isPermaLink="false">7f73ed12-6b48-4651-957a-620cb61e0c0e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:51:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://op3.dev/e,pg=6624b658-07e6-4770-b606-857749f12a18/auth.jellypod.ai/storage/v1/object/public/Podcasts/org_01KN75RZQ2PQ25EQA3KMWXNPEE/7f73ed12-6b48-4651-957a-620cb61e0c0e/audio.mp3?v=d982f84c-3afd-4ed3-976f-d2ac6e26e4cc" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:generator uri="https://www.jellypod.com"></podcast:generator><podcast:episode>5</podcast:episode><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode breaks down <strong>career readiness</strong> and why it matters beyond simply earning a degree or landing a job. It walks through the eight NACE competencies and shows how skills like communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and professionalism work together in the workplace.</p>]]></content:encoded><podcast:transcript language="en" rel="captions" type="application/x-subrip" url="https://auth.jellypod.ai/storage/v1/object/public/Podcasts/7f73ed12-6b48-4651-957a-620cb61e0c0e/captions_1786398686.srt"></podcast:transcript><itunes:author>Career Readiness</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This episode breaks down career readiness and why it matters beyond simply earning a degree or landing a job. It walks through the eight NACE competencies and shows how skills like communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and professionalism work toget</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>This episode breaks down career readiness and why it matters beyond simply earning a degree or landing a job. It walks through the eight NACE competencies and shows how skills like communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and professionalism work together in the workplace.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:03:27</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://auth.jellypod.ai/storage/v1/object/public/CoverImages/org_01KN75RZQ2PQ25EQA3KMWXNPEE/resized_person-with-books-digital-art-style-education-day.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unit 5: Turn Your NACE Scores Into a Career Plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[This episode turns NACE competency scores into a practical career plan, showing how to identify strengths and gaps, build an evidence-based resume, and craft a memorable interview story.

It also breaks down a simple micro-step strategy for improving weak areas without burnout, so listeners can take immediate action on their career development.]]></description><link>https://ukbejhrw.jellypod.com/episodes/2869932e-3fff-40ea-87a9-598adabe16f7</link><guid isPermaLink="false">2869932e-3fff-40ea-87a9-598adabe16f7</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:19:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://op3.dev/e,pg=6624b658-07e6-4770-b606-857749f12a18/auth.jellypod.ai/storage/v1/object/public/Podcasts/org_01KN75RZQ2PQ25EQA3KMWXNPEE/2869932e-3fff-40ea-87a9-598adabe16f7/audio.mp3?v=ed3c6860-e0e9-465d-b0a3-7c7305473b03" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:generator uri="https://www.jellypod.com"></podcast:generator><podcast:episode>4</podcast:episode><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode turns NACE competency scores into a practical career plan, showing how to identify strengths and gaps, build an evidence-based resume, and craft a memorable interview story.</p><p>It also breaks down a simple micro-step strategy for improving weak areas without burnout, so listeners can take immediate action on their career development.</p>]]></content:encoded><podcast:transcript language="en" rel="captions" type="application/x-subrip" url="https://auth.jellypod.ai/storage/v1/object/public/Podcasts/2869932e-3fff-40ea-87a9-598adabe16f7/captions_1785385165.srt"></podcast:transcript><itunes:author>Career Readiness</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This episode turns NACE competency scores into a practical career plan, showing how to identify strengths and gaps, build an evidence-based resume, and craft a memorable interview story. It also breaks down a simple micro-step strategy for improving weak </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>This episode turns NACE competency scores into a practical career plan, showing how to identify strengths and gaps, build an evidence-based resume, and craft a memorable interview story.

It also breaks down a simple micro-step strategy for improving weak areas without burnout, so listeners can take immediate action on their career development.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:04:12</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://auth.jellypod.ai/storage/v1/object/public/CoverImages/org_01KN75RZQ2PQ25EQA3KMWXNPEE/resized_person-with-books-digital-art-style-education-day.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unit 4: Auditing Your Personal Inventory Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn how to audit your top and bottom career readiness scores, identify your biggest strengths, and turn them into resume-ready proof employers care about. This episode also shows how to use lower scores as a practical roadmap for growth through real-world stories and small action steps.]]></description><link>https://ukbejhrw.jellypod.com/episodes/bbe1a508-1e0f-4ca2-bbe3-a30ecfba71a9</link><guid isPermaLink="false">bbe1a508-1e0f-4ca2-bbe3-a30ecfba71a9</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 03:28:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://op3.dev/e,pg=6624b658-07e6-4770-b606-857749f12a18/auth.jellypod.ai/storage/v1/object/public/Podcasts/org_01KN75RZQ2PQ25EQA3KMWXNPEE/bbe1a508-1e0f-4ca2-bbe3-a30ecfba71a9/audio.mp3?v=2d048f8a-ee10-4433-a94c-f97a43d2a3c1" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:generator uri="https://www.jellypod.com"></podcast:generator><podcast:episode>3</podcast:episode><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Learn how to audit your top and bottom career readiness scores, identify your biggest strengths, and turn them into resume-ready proof employers care about. This episode also shows how to use lower scores as a practical roadmap for growth through real-world stories and small action steps.</p>]]></content:encoded><podcast:transcript language="en" rel="captions" type="application/x-subrip" url="https://auth.jellypod.ai/storage/v1/object/public/Podcasts/bbe1a508-1e0f-4ca2-bbe3-a30ecfba71a9/captions_1785382114.srt"></podcast:transcript><itunes:author>Career Readiness</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Learn how to audit your top and bottom career readiness scores, identify your biggest strengths, and turn them into resume-ready proof employers care about. This episode also shows how to use lower scores as a practical roadmap for growth through real-wor</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>Learn how to audit your top and bottom career readiness scores, identify your biggest strengths, and turn them into resume-ready proof employers care about. This episode also shows how to use lower scores as a practical roadmap for growth through real-world stories and small action steps.</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:02:20</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://auth.jellypod.ai/storage/v1/object/public/CoverImages/org_01KN75RZQ2PQ25EQA3KMWXNPEE/resized_person-with-books-digital-art-style-education-day.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unit 3: Taking the Career Readiness Inventory - Decoding the Self-Rating Scale]]></title><description><![CDATA[This episode breaks down the 1-to-4 self-rating scale in a NACE Personal Inventory Report, explaining what each level really means and why a perfect score can be a warning sign. It also shows how to turn your results into action by identifying two growth areas and building SMART goals with clear, measurable next steps.

Show Notes

NACE Competencies Self-Assessment: https://luddy.iu.edu/docs/career-services-nace-competency-self-assessment-luddy-guide.pdf]]></description><link>https://ukbejhrw.jellypod.com/episodes/7e690ea6-9d1c-4d04-82fe-4faf4f8e64da</link><guid isPermaLink="false">7e690ea6-9d1c-4d04-82fe-4faf4f8e64da</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 02:52:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://op3.dev/e,pg=6624b658-07e6-4770-b606-857749f12a18/auth.jellypod.ai/storage/v1/object/public/Podcasts/org_01KN75RZQ2PQ25EQA3KMWXNPEE/7e690ea6-9d1c-4d04-82fe-4faf4f8e64da/audio.mp3?v=062cc7cc-40c3-4780-b81f-7ea8cc56d61f" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:generator uri="https://www.jellypod.com"></podcast:generator><podcast:episode>2</podcast:episode><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode breaks down the <strong>1-to-4 self-rating scale</strong> in a NACE Personal Inventory Report, explaining what each level really means and why a perfect score can be a warning sign. It also shows how to turn your results into action by identifying two growth areas and building <em>SMART goals</em> with clear, measurable next steps.</p><p><strong>Show Notes</strong></p><ul><li><p>NACE Competencies Self-Assessment: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="text-tertiary underline" href="https://luddy.iu.edu/docs/career-services-nace-competency-self-assessment-luddy-guide.pdf">https://luddy.iu.edu/docs/career-services-nace-competency-self-assessment-luddy-guide.pdf</a></p></li></ul><p></p>]]></content:encoded><podcast:transcript language="en" rel="captions" type="application/x-subrip" url="https://auth.jellypod.ai/storage/v1/object/public/Podcasts/7e690ea6-9d1c-4d04-82fe-4faf4f8e64da/captions_1785379947.srt"></podcast:transcript><itunes:author>Career Readiness</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This episode breaks down the 1-to-4 self-rating scale in a NACE Personal Inventory Report, explaining what each level really means and why a perfect score can be a warning sign. It also shows how to turn your results into action by identifying two growth </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary>This episode breaks down the 1-to-4 self-rating scale in a NACE Personal Inventory Report, explaining what each level really means and why a perfect score can be a warning sign. It also shows how to turn your results into action by identifying two growth areas and building SMART goals with clear, measurable next steps.

Show Notes

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