Job Seekers

Whether you're looking for a job now, or seeking a certificate to bolster your credentials, earning a National Career Readiness Certificate gives you proof of your job skills. This is an advantage when applying for jobs, a complement to a diploma and resume.

Having high job skills means having access to higher-paying jobs. According to ACT research, occupations that require the lowest Applied Mathematics skill level usually pay beginning salaries of about $16,000. On the other hand, occupations that require the highest Applied Mathematics skill level typically pay beginning salaries of about $30,000.

Differences in salaries across skill levels also occur for the other WorkKeys tests included in the certificate. Employers are willing to pay higher salaries for higher skill levels.

A career readiness certificate can be used across the country. In fact, the National Career Readiness Certificate will also include a job bank registry you can use to find employers who are looking for certificate holders.

You can look up the average WorkKeys scores needed by job title to identify the skill levels you'll need for occupations that interest you.