Carnegie Mellon University

Career Learning Outcomes


Career Learning Outcomes are guiding principles that outline the expected outcomes students should achieve through their engagement with the Career & Professional Development Center.

3 overlapping circles that are red, yellow and blue

Career Learning Outcome 1: ASSESS


Students will:
  • Engage in self-reflection to identify their core values, interests, and strengths
  • Assess employment opportunities to determine skill and experience alignments/gaps
  • Evaluate industry trends to inform their career decisions

Career Learning Outcome 2: BRAND


Students will:
  • Communicate their unique professional identity, skills, and experiences in various professional contexts
  • Articulate strengths and values in a way that resonates with the intended audience
  • Align their message through various formats (documents, portfolios, social media, etc.)

Career Learning Outcome 3: CONNECT


Students will:
  • Build and nurture a diverse network of professional relationships
  • Foster connections to position themselves for lifelong career success