National Urban League | Career Readiness

Get Career Ready

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 6-7 hours and self-paced.

Stand out in future applications. Show recruiters you're the right fit.

Get Career Ready

Complete work that simulates life on the job. 6-7 hours and self-paced.

Stand out in future applications. Show recruiters you're the right fit.

Why complete this job simulation

A risk-free way to experience work on the job. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Self-paced6-7 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsIntroductory

Welcome to our program! We are so excited to have you here.

With 92 affiliates in 36 states and the District of Columbia, the National Urban League spearheads the development of social programs and authoritative public policy research, and advocates for policies and services that close the equality gap. At the community level, the Business Executive Exchange Program and its affiliates provide direct services that improve the lives of more than two million people annually.

During this program, you’ll learn how to define your story to present to industry professionals and explore career options that align with your goals. We hope this program provides a great resource for you to up-skill and strengthen your resume.

Skills you will learn and practice:

Public Speaking

Pitch Development

Communication

Research

Planning

Professional Networking

Technical Writing

Resume Writing

Research Skills

Interview Skills

How it works

Introduction from National Urban League

Tasks in this program

Task One: Owning Your Story by Creating an Elevator Pitch

30-60 mins

Introductory

Learn how to leverage your story so that you can secure your dream job

What you'll learn

How to craft an effective elevator pitch and deliver a compelling story in 30 seconds.
Identifying personal strengths, unique attributes, and passions.

What you'll do

Study provided resources, read an article, and watch a video on elevator pitch creation.
Create a concise and memorable elevator pitch for networking and job-related situations.

Reviews

Over 1900

5 Star Reviews

"I love the program! I was able to see my weakness and practice methods to improve my professionalism."-- Student from CUNY Baruch College

"This educated me on how to correctly create my resume as well as speak in interviews, which are two very important skills to have when looking for a job."-- Student from CUNY Baruch College

"I loved that this program provided me with step by step explanation and a hands on attempt to showcase what I learned throughout the steps of learning."-- Student from Claflin University

"Everything. I love how it went step by step and pointed out in detail on how to set up yourself in a position to get the job you want."-- Student from Texas Tech University

"This program is highly recommended in the National Urban League’s Job Simulation program for several reasons: Realistic Experience: The program provided a realistic simulation of the challenges and tasks faced in various professional roles. This hands-on experience allowed me to better understand the day-to-day responsibilities and expectations of..."-- Student from Griffith University

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