职业生涯 Readiness 4-Year Plan

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.

样的行为

• Show an awareness of own strengths and areas for development.
• 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.
• Assume duties or positions that will help one progress professionally.
• Establish, maintain, and/or leverage relationships with people who can help one professionally.
• Seek and embrace development opportunities.
• Voluntarily participate in further education, training, or other events to support one’s career.

第一年

• Meet with a career counselor
• Take a career assessment

第二年

• Search for an internship, co-op or summer work experience

三年级

• 应用 for 顶点 funding
• Take a professional development course like 职业生涯 and Professional Success
• Attend a graduate school fair, research program options or take a practice exam

年4

• Join a professional organization
• Discuss salary and benefits negotiation

Clearly and 有效的ly exchange information, 的想法, 事实, and perspectives with persons inside and outside of an organization.

• Understand the importance of and demonstrate verbal, 写, and non-verbal/body language, 能力.
• Employ active listening, persuasion, and influencing skills.
• Communicate in a clear and organized manner so that others can 有效的ly understand.
• Frame communication with respect to diversity of learning styles, varied individual communication 能力, and cultural differences.
• Ask appropriate questions for specific information from supervisors, specialists, and others.
• Promptly inform relevant others when needing guidance with assigned tasks.

第一年

• Develop or update your resume

第二年

• Learn to write 有效的 professional correspondence
• Conduct an informational interview

三年级

• Complete a practice interview
• Attend networking events

年4

• Hone your skills at Mock Interview Week

每年

• Keep professional documents up-to-date
• Develop personal brand and elevator pitch

Identify and respond to needs based upon an understanding of situational context and logical analysis of relevant information.

• 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 and prioritize action steps.
• 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.
• Multi-task well in a fast-paced environment.

第一年

• Explore interests and values; set career goals

第二年

• Engage in research and creative opportunities

三年级

• Present a poster or project

年4

• List research, projects, presentations and creative work on your resume

Demonstrate the awareness, 的态度, 知识, 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, 结构, and policies of racism.

• Solicit and use feedback from multiple cultural perspectives to make inclusive and equity-minded decisions.
• Actively contribute to inclusive and equitable practices that influence individual and systemic change.
• Advocate for inclusion, equitable practices, 正义, and empowerment for historically marginalized communities.
• 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 的想法 and new ways of thinking.
• Identify resources and eliminate barriers resulting from individual and systemic racism, 不公平现象, 和偏见.
• Demonstrate flexibility by adapting to diverse environments.
• Address systems of privilege that limit opportunities for members of historically marginalized communities.

每年

• Attend cultural events, visiting speakers and Institute for Cultural Unity programs

任何一年

• Take a Social Justice Studies course
• Study or intern abroad

Recognize and capitalize on personal and team strengths to achieve organizational goals.

• Inspire, persuade, and motivate self and others under a shared vision.
• Seek out and leverage diverse resources and feedback from others to inform direction.
• Use innovative thinking to go beyond traditional methods.
• Serve as a role model to others by approaching tasks with confidence and a positive 的态度.
• Motivate and inspire others by encouraging them and by building mutual trust.
• Plan, initiate, manage, complete and evaluate projects.

第一年

• Participate in Judson 领导 Center programs and workshops

第二年

• 应用 for the Women’s 领导 Academy (open to all genders)

三年级

• Serve in a leadership role with a campus club, organization or team

年4

• Add leadership and service experience to your resume

任何一年

• Take service learning/leadership courses
• Give back: volunteer, register, vote and participate in community events

Knowing work environments differ greatly, understand and demonstrate 有效的 work habits, and act in the interest of the larger community and workplace.

• Act equitably with integrity and accountability to self, others, and the organization.
• Maintain a positive personal brand in alignment with organization and personal career values.
• Be present and prepared.
• Demonstrate dependability (e.g., report consistently for work or meetings).
• Prioritize and 完成任务 to accomplish organizational goals.
• Consistently meet or exceed goals and expectations.
• Have an attention to detail, resulting in few if any errors in their work.
• Show a high level of dedication toward doing a good job.

每年

• Attend a networking event or career fair

任何一年

• Complete an applied learning experience
• Attend the Etiquette Dinner
• 访问 Cheryl’s Closet for free professional clothing and accessories

Build and maintain collaborative relationships to work 有效的ly toward common goals, while appreciating diverse viewpoints and shared responsibilities.

• 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, 知识, 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.

第一年

• Join a campus club, team or community organization

第二年

• Complete a group or service project
• Seek collaborative opportunities

三年级

• Attend a workshop or conference

年4

• Highlight teamwork experience and skills on your resume and in interviews

Understand and leverage technologies ethically to enhance efficiencies, 完成任务, and accomplish goals.

• Navigate change and be open to learning new technologies.
• Use technology to improve efficiency and productivity of their work.
• Identify appropriate technology for completing specific tasks.
• Manage technology to integrate information to support relevant, 有效的, and timely decision-making.
• Quickly adapt to new or unfamiliar technologies.
• Manipulate information, construct 的想法, and use technology to achieve strategic goals.

第一年

• Set up your 握手 profile

第二年

• Create your LinkedIn profile

三年级

• Build website or portfolio (arts careers)

年4

• LinkedIn更新 & other professional social media accounts

每年

• Add software skills and/or certifications