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Hire U is all about YOU—the scholar, the achiever, the job seeker. It’s a career-readiness initiative that puts Montgomery County students on the right path by preparing them for real-world opportunities. From resume building and interview training to internship guidance and more, Hire U leverages strengths and improves skill sets by highlighting 9 key career competencies. They’re all tools to help build the best you. And the best you—is the one they’ll hire.
HIRE U at USG STUDENT ORIENTATION
HIRE U SAMPLE ACHIEVEMENT REFLECTION
Hire U at USG consists of the following three steps:
Would you like to have an upcoming event or activity added to Hire U? Click on the link below to submit details.
REQUEST TO ADD AN EVENT OR ACTIVITY TO HIRE U
GET CREDIT FOR AN EVENT YOU ATTENDED THAT'S NOT BEEN CREDITED TO YOU IN HIRE U
Why should I engage in Hire U?
Self-directed and customizable
Self-assessments will guide you to design the approach that works best for you and your career aspirations. Whether you are an undergraduate student looking to become career ready at graduation, or a graduate student looking to build skills for career advancement - Hire U is for you.
Easy and fun
The National Association of Colleges and Employer (NACE) created the career competencies as a structure to clarify and demystify the process of becoming career-ready and to democratize competency development by creating a pathway forward, regardless of a student’s starting point and resources. The Hire U app powered by Suitable takes that process one step further, by making the process accessible and making competency development fun and motivational.
Rewards engagement
Whatever end of the engagement spectrum; whether you choose to fully participate in Hire U, developing all nine competencies during your time at USG - or just engage in skill development outside the classroom you might not have otherwise consdiered - you will be better prepared to succeed upon completion of your degree program here at USG because of Hire U.