Become Career Ready

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Career & Self Development
Communication
Critical Thinking
Equity & Inclusion
Leadership
Professionalism
Teamwork
Technology

Definition: Proactively develop oneself and one’s career through continual personal and professional learning, awareness of one’s strengths and weaknesses, navigation of career opportunities, and networking to build relationships within and without one’s organization.
Sample Behaviors: – Identify areas for continual growth while pursuing and applying feedback – Develop plans and goals for one’s future career – Professionally advocate for oneself and others – Display curiosity; seek out opportunities to learn – Seek duties or positions that will help one progress professionally – Establish, maintain, and/or leverage relationships with people who can help one professionally Reprinted courtesy of the National Association of Colleges and Employers
Definition: Clearly and effectively exchange information, ideas, facts, and perspectives with persons inside and outside of an organization (written, verbal, non-verbal/body language).
Sample Behaviors: – Ask appropriate questions for specific information from supervisors, specialists, and others – Employ active listening, persuasion, and influencing skills – Frame communication with respect to the diversity of learning styles, varied individual communication abilities, and cultural differences Reprinted courtesy of the National Association of Colleges and Employers
Definition: Identify and respond to needs based upon an understanding of situational context and logical analysis of relevant information.
Sample Behaviors: – Make decisions and solve problems using sound, inclusive reasoning and judgment – Gather and analyze information from a diverse set of sources and individuals to fully understand a problem – Proactively anticipate needs, prioritize action steps, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment – Accurately summarize and interpret data with an awareness of personal biases that may impact outcomes – Effectively communicate actions and rationale, recognizing the diverse perspectives and lived experiences of stakeholders Reprinted courtesy of the National Association of Colleges and Employers
Definition: Demonstrate the awareness, attitude, knowledge, and skills required to equitably engage and include people from different local and global cultures. Engage in anti-racist practices that actively challenge the systems, structures, and policies of racism.
Sample Behaviors: – Seek global cross-cultural interactions and experiences that enhance one’s understanding of people from different demographic groups and that leads to personal growth – Keep an open mind to diverse ideas and new ways of thinking – Use feedback from multiple cultural perspectives to make inclusive and equity-minded decisions Reprinted courtesy of the National Association of Colleges and Employers
Definition: Recognize and capitalize on personal and team strengths to achieve organizational goals
Sample Behaviors: – Use innovative thinking to go beyond traditional methods – Serve as a role model to others by approaching tasks with confidence and a positive attitude – Motivate and inspire others by encouraging them and by building mutual trust – Plan, initiate, manage, complete, and evaluate projects Reprinted courtesy of the National Association of Colleges and Employers
Definition: Knowing work environments differ greatly understand and demonstrate effective work habits, and act in the interest of the larger community and workplace
Sample Behaviors: – Maintain a positive personal brand in alignment with organizational and personal career values – Show a high level of dedication toward doing a good job – Demonstrate dependability (e.g., report consistently for work or meetings) – Prioritize and complete tasks to accomplish organizational goals – Consistently meet or exceed goals and expectations. Reprinted courtesy of the National Association of Colleges and Employers
Definition: Build and maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively toward common goals, while appreciating diverse viewpoints and shared responsibilities
Sample Behaviors: – Listen carefully to others, taking time to understand and ask appropriate questions without interrupting – Effectively manage conflict, interact with and respect diverse personalities, and meet ambiguity with resilience – Be accountable for individual and team responsibilities and deliverables – Employ personal strengths, knowledge, and talents to complement those of others – Exercise the ability to compromise and be agile – Collaborate with others to achieve common goals – Build strong, positive working relationships with supervisor and team members/coworkers Reprinted courtesy of the National Association of Colleges and Employers
Definition: Understand and leverage technologies ethically to enhance efficiencies, complete tasks, and accomplish goals
Sample Behaviors: – Quickly adapt to new or unfamiliar technologies – Identify appropriate technology for completing specific tasks – Navigate change and be open to learning new technologies Reprinted courtesy of the National Association of Colleges and Employers