• Conley's College and Career Readiness Model is considered unique in that it is multidimensional, comprehensive, and addresses cognitive and non-cognitive factors. that is specific to particular careers. It also includes learning and practicing a set of employability skills—such as the ability to work collaboratively in diverse teams, communicate effectively, think critically, solve problems, find and analyze information, ask challenging questions, and adapt to change—that make individuals more employable across specialty areas.