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Career Decision Pyramid Reflection End of Quarter Form
Name:___________________________________________
Please fill out this page and submit with your final reflection assignment.
Six Word Moment Memoir (Describe where you are at in the pyramid now, at the end of the quarter, in six words.)
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Career Decision Pyramid http://www.uwb.edu/careers/majors/pyramid
1. What level are you now at in the Career Decision Pyramid? Please explain why you have moved or stayed the same.
2. What is your greatest “take away” from your personal and professional reflection this quarter?
3. What questions did you answer through this course? Which questions do you still want to pursue?
4. Were you successful in meeting your learning objectives and developing the career competencies you identified at the beginning of the quarter? Which competencies (back page) do you still need to develop?
National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Readiness Competencies
Definition of Career Readiness and Competencies
Career readiness is the attainment and demonstration of requisite competencies that broadly prepare college graduates for a successful transition into the workplace.
These competencies are:
· Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Exercise sound reasoning to analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems. The individual is able to obtain, interpret, and use knowledge, facts, and data in this process, and may demonstrate originality and inventiveness.
· Oral/Written Communications: Articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written and oral forms to persons inside and outside of the organization. The individual has public speaking skills; is able to express ideas to others; and can write/edit memos, letters, and complex technical reports clearly and effectively.
· Teamwork/Collaboration: Build collaborative relationships with colleagues and customers representing diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, religions, lifestyles, and viewpoints. The individual is able to work within a team structure, and can negotiate and manage conflict.
· Information Technology Application: Select and use appropriate technology to accomplish a given task. The individual is also able to apply computing skills to solve problems.
· Leadership: Leverage the strengths of others to achieve common goals, and use interpersonal skills to coach and develop others. The individual is able to assess and manage his/her emotions and those of others; use empathetic skills to guide and motivate; and organize, prioritize, and delegate work.
· Professionalism/Work Ethic: Demonstrate personal accountability and effective work habits, e.g., punctuality, working productively with others, and time workload management, and understand the impact of non-verbal communication on professional work image. The individual demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior, acts responsibly with the interests of the larger community in mind, and is able to learn from his/her mistakes.
· Career Management: Identify and articulate one's skills, strengths, knowledge, and experiences relevant to the position desired and career goals, and identify areas necessary for professional growth. The individual is able to navigate and explore job options, understands and can take the steps necessary to pursue opportunities, and understands how to self-advocate for opportunities in the workplace.
