Career Competencies

Career Competencies

Preparing for your new job is all about the way you say it. You worked on your grandma’s farm over the summer? You might just have negotiation and problem-solving skills in your pocket. You helped with your sister’s soccer team last year—maybe you built up your leadership skills in the process. Your experience matters. Check out these key competencies as you prepare your resumes and cover letters for that next job on the horizon.

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    Career and Self Development

    I can talk about my experiences. I can:

    • Identify and articulate my skills, strengths, knowledge, and experiences relevant to the position I want and my career goals.
    • Navigate and explore job options, understand and take the steps needed to pursue opportunities, and understand how to advocate for opportunities for myself.

    Want to learn more and develop résumé worthy skills? Check out the career and self-development learning path on LinkedIn Learning.

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    Communication

    I can exchange information with others effectively. I can:

    • Clearly and effectively articulate thoughts, ideas, perspectives, and facts.
    • Organize my communication with respect to diversity of cultural differences, individual communication styles, and learning styles.

    Check out the communication learning path on LinkedIn Learning.

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    Critical Thinking

    I can make decisions and solve problems. I can:

    • Analyze issues, make decisions and overcome problems using information from a diverse set of sources, knowledge, facts, and data.
    • Effectively communicate decisions, steps and reasoning, recognizing the diverse experiences and viewpoints of stakeholders.

    Want to learn more and develop résumé worthy skills? Check out the critical thinking learning path on LinkedIn Learning.

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    Equity and Inclusion

    I am open and inclusive to other cultures. I can:

    • Demonstrate sensitivity, openness, and inclusivity to those from other cultures, races, ages, sexual orientation, genders, and religions.
    • Embrace a lifelong commitment to learning and acting on the issues of diversity, equity and inclusion, and social justice.

    Check out the equity and inclusion learning path on LinkedIn Learning.

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    Leadership

    I know how to be a leader. I can:

    • Influence, leverage strengths, and maximize the efforts of others toward the achievement of a common goal.
    • Utilize innovative and creative thinking to expand beyond traditional methods.

    Check out the leadership learning path on LinkedIn Learning.

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    Professionalism

    I know how to act with integrity and accountability and in the interest of the larger community and workplace. I can:

    • Achieve high standards and high-quality results while acting equitably and with integrity, hold accountability and respect for myself, others, and the organization.
    • Be responsive to other people’s emotions and needs through active listening and emotional intelligence.

    Check out the professionalism learning path on LinkedIn Learning.

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    Teamwork

    I can work effectively with others. I can:

    • Effectively build positive and collaborative work relationships with my supervisor and coworkers.
    • Work within a team structure and effectively negotiate and manage conflict.

    Check out the teamwork learning path on LinkedIn Learning.

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    Technology

    I am comfortable using technology to enhance workflows. I can:

    • Leverage digital technologies to ethically and efficiently solve problems, complete tasks, and accomplish goals.
    • Demonstrate effective adaptability to new and emerging technologies.

    Check out the technology learning path on LinkedIn Learning.