Business Question

reflection paper in which you discuss the following questions:

Competency Strengths:  Based on your self-assessment, which two career competencies are you strongest in?  Name the competencies and describe what they mean to you in your own words.  In what ways have you developed these competencies in past work, internships, research, creative or schoolwork experiences? Give examples.

Competencies Still Developing:  Based on your self-assessment, which 2 career competencies do you need to work to develop the most?  Name the competencies and describe what they mean to you in your own words.  In what ways do you plan to work on developing these competencies through a job, internship, research or creative experience or coursework?  Give examples on how you can increase your skills in each of these competencies.   Your Answers:
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Critical Thinking: Identify & respond to needs based upon an understanding of situational
context & logical analysis of relevant info.
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Make decisions and solve problems using sound, inclusive reasoning, and judgment.
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Gather and analyze information from a diverse set of sources and individuals to fully understand
a problem.
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Proactively anticipate needs and prioritize action steps
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Accurately summarize and interpret data with an awareness of personal biases that may impact
outcomes
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Effectively communicate actions and rationale, recognizing the diverse perspectives and lived
experiences of stakeholders
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Multi-task well in a fast-paced environment
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Communication: Clearly & effectively exchange info, ideas, facts, and perspectives with
people in/out of organization.
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Understand the importance of and demonstrate verbal, written, and non-verbal/body language
abilities.
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Employ active listening, persuasion, and influencing skills.
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Communicate in a clear and organized manner so that others can effectively understand
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Frame communication with respect to the diversity of learning styles, varied individual
communication abilities, and cultural differences
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Ask appropriate questions for specific information from supervisors, specialists, and others
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Promptly inform relevant others when needing guidance with assigned tasks
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Teamwork: Build & maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively toward common
goals, while appreciating all viewpoints.
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Listen carefully to others, taking time to understand and ask appropriate questions without
interrupting.
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Effectively manage conflict, interact with and respect diverse personalities, and meet ambiguity
with resilience.
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Be accountable for individual and team responsibilities and deliverables.
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Employ personal strengths, knowledge, and talents to complement those of others.
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Do your extracurriculars/community service explain what your contribution was and what you
gained?
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Exercise the ability to compromise and be agile.
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Collaborate with others to achieve common goals.
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Build strong, positive working relationships with supervisor and team members/coworkers.
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Equity & Inclusion: Demonstrate awareness, attitude, knowledge, and skills required to
equitably engage and include all.
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Solicit and use feedback from multiple cultural perspectives to make inclusive and equityminded decisions.
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Actively contribute to inclusive and equitable practices that influence individual and systemic
change.
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Advocate for inclusion, equitable practices, justice, and empowerment for historically
marginalized communities
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Seek global cross-cultural interactions and experiences that enhance one’s understanding of
people from different demographic groups and that leads to personal growth.
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Keep an open mind to diverse ideas and new ways of thinking
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Identify resources and eliminate barriers resulting from individual and systemic racism,
inequities, and biases.
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Demonstrate flexibility by adapting to diverse environments.
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Address systems of privilege that limit opportunities for members of historically marginalized
communities.
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Professionalism: Understanding that work environments differ greatly, understand &
demonstrate effective work habits.
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Act equitably with integrity and accountability to self, others, and the organization.
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Maintain a positive personal brand in alignment with organization and personal career values.
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Be present and prepared.
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Demonstrate dependability (e.g., report consistently for work or meetings).
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Prioritize and complete tasks to accomplish organizational goals.
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Consistently meet or exceed goals and expectations.
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Demonstrate flexibility by adapting to diverse environments.
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Have an attention to detail, resulting in few if any errors in their work.
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Show a high level of dedication toward doing a good job.
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Technology: Understand & leverage technologies ethically to enhance efficiencies, complete
tasks, and accomplish goals.
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Navigate change and be open to learning new technologies.
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Use technology to improve efficiency and productivity of their work.
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Identify appropriate technology for completing specific tasks.
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Manage technology to integrate information to support relevant, effective, and timely decisionmaking.
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Quickly adapt to new or unfamiliar technologies.
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Manipulate information, construct ideas, and use technology to achieve strategic goals.
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Career & Professional Development: Proactively develop oneself & career through continual
learning.
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Show an awareness of your own strengths and areas for development.
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Identify areas for continual growth while pursuing and applying feedback.
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Develop plans and goals for one’s future career.
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Professionally advocate for oneself and others.
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Display curiosity; seek out opportunities to learn.
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Assume duties or positions that will help one progress professionally.
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Establish, maintain, and/or leverage relationships with people who can help one professionally.
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Seek and embrace development opportunities.
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Voluntarily participate in further education, training, or other events to support one’s career.
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Leadership: Recognize & capitalize on personal & team strengths to achieve organizational
goals.
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Inspire, persuade, and motivate self and others under a shared vision.
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Seek out and leverage diverse resources and feedback from others to inform direction.
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Use innovative thinking to go beyond traditional methods.
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Serve as a role model to others by approaching tasks with confidence and a positive attitude.
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Motivate and inspire others by encouraging them and by building mutual trust.
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Plan, initiate, manage, complete and evaluate projects.