Professional Skills

Self reflect your aptitudes, skills, and preferences and how they lend themselves to the corporate world with Discover.

Interview and Career Skill Free 2150+ 5 Star Reviews

Talent Network Open

Get Career Ready

Build your career skills. 2-3 hours and self-paced.

Stand out in your application to Discover Financial Services (DFS). Show us you are interested in what we do.

Talent Network Open

Get Career Ready

Build your career skills. 2-3 hours and self-paced.

Stand out in your application to Discover Financial Services (DFS). Show us you are interested in what we do.

Why complete our Job Simulation

A risk-free way to build your career skills with us at Discover Financial Services (DFS). Complete example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Self-paced2-3 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsintermediate

Welcome to the Discover Professional Skills virtual job simulation! We are thrilled to have you here.

At Discover, our vision is to be the leading digital bank and payments partner. Our mission is to help people spend smarter, manage debt better, and save more so they achieve a brighter financial future. We provide banking and credit products that help people achieve their goals — from establishing good credit to paying for a college education and consolidating debt. In payments, our networks connect banks, cardmembers, and merchants around the world with innovative commerce solutions.

During this program, you will get the opportunity to work with a Discover team member and complete tasks in self-discovery and professionalism.

We hope this program provides a great resource for you to upskill and strengthen your resume as you explore career options and a potential career at Discover.

Discover is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. (Know Your Rights)

Talent Network Open

Discover Emerging Talent Community Open all year

Skills you will learn and practice:

Self-Reflection

Discovery

Organization

Planning

How it works

Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Discover Financial Services (DFS). No live sessions, all self-paced.

Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.

Use these new skills in your applications and throughout your career journey.

Introduction from Discover Financial Services (DFS)

Tasks in this program

Task One: Discover yourself

30-60 mins

Introductory

Self-reflect and create your "user manual"

What you'll learn

A couple of insights about yourself, and how those might apply in the professional workplace
How to summarize the complexities of who you are in a concise user manual

What you'll do

Discover who you are, and who you think you want to be as a professional
Reflect on your personal values and skills, what is important to you, and what your non-negotiables are
Create a user manual that describes yourself and provides some instructions and tips on how to best work with you

Reviews

Over 2150

5 Star Reviews

"The interactive worksheets typing them out really helped me realize what I need to work on as well as what to expect within the work place."-- Student from University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa

"It gave a lot of information and practice for a young individual like me who will be looking for similar business opportunities outside of college in the next few years."-- Student from University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa

"I like how they laid out all the activities for better understandings of the task and expectations for the workplace."-- Student from University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa

"This program has shown me the importance's of areas within a business that are crucial for a organization to meet the objectives, I also like that the organization gives the staff the training and has made me realizes my self swot analyses such as my strengths and weaknesses. and areas where I can improve."-- Student from University of Wolverhampton

"The program's comprehensive curriculum and experienced instructors fostered a supportive learning environment, providing valuable hands-on experiences and networking opportunities crucial for professional growth."-- Student from Northwest Missouri State University

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