Career Readiness Skills
Career Readiness Skills
As you plan for life after UGA, it is imperative to consider how your time and efforts at UGA translate into a valued skillset that employers are looking for. Although your plans may be disrupted or delayed due to COVID, we are here for you and will continue to provide you with career support in the form of virtual appointments, programming, and resources in order for you to be prepared for life beyopnd the Arch!
Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
Identify and respond to needs based upon an understanding of situational context and logical analysis of relevant information.
Communication
Clearly and effectively exchange information, ideas, facts, and perspectives with persons inside and outside of an organization.
Teamwork
Build and maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively toward common goals, while appreciating diverse viewpoints and shared responsibilities.
Technology
Understand and leverage technologies ethically to enhance efficiencies, complete tasks, and accomplish goals.
Leadership
Recognize and capitalize on personal and team strengths to achieve organizational goals.
Professionalism
Knowing work environments differ greatly, understand and demonstrate effective work habits, and act in the interest of the larger community and workplace.
Career & Self-Development
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.
Equity & Inclusion
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.