The Skills 雇主 Seek Most
Every class, job, internship, leadership position, etc. that you participate in throughout your 电子游戏软件 education is preparing you for a meaningful personal and professional life ahead. The ability to recognize and articulate how these experiences are helping you develop the skills employers are seeking will help you in all stages of the career development process.
Learn the Core Competencies
The following are the skills/competencies employers are most seeking in their entry-level candidates.
| 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. |
| Engage in lifelong learning and the continuous pursuit of truth. |
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- Academic courses that focus on writing and presentation skills
- 校园工作
- 实习
- E-board of a student organization
| Understand the importance of and demonstrate verbal, 写, and non-verbal/body language, 能力. |
| Employ active listening, persuasion, and influencing skills. |
| Express 的想法 -- verbally and in writing -- 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, 文化差异. |
| Ask appropriate questions for specific information from supervisors, specialists, and others. |
| Promptly inform relevant others when needing guidance with assigned tasks. |
| Demonstrate 有效的 public speaking skills through presenting information relevant to the intended audience. |
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- 学术课程
- 电子游戏正规平台 (on- or off-campus)
- E-board of a student organization
- 工作和实习
| Make decisions and solve problems using sound, inclusive reasoning and judgment. |
| Gather and analyze information from a diverse set of credible and valid 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. |
| Think creatively, brainstorm, and ideate multiple solutions to a problem before making a decision. |
| Reflect on and learn from mistakes; pivot and adapt based on that learning. |
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- Cultural student organizations
- 出国留学或工作
- Participate in new cultural experiences at BC and beyond
- Academic courses that focus on social 正义
| Solicit and use feedback from multiple cultural perspectives to make inclusive and equity-minded decisions. |
| Actively contribute to inclusive and 公平的做法 that influence individual and systemic change. |
| 提倡包容, 公平的做法, 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. |
| Use active listening skills to increase empathy for others, including those from backgrounds that are different from one's own. |
| Commit to continuous and lifelong learning on global issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion. |
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- 塑造领袖”
- 住宅的助理
- E-board of a student organization
- 教学助理
- 导师
- 运动参与
| Inspire, persuade, and motivate self and others under a shared vision and goals. |
| 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. |
| Incorporate unique strengths, skills, and values into one's own authentic leadership style. |
| Seek opportunities to serve as an active ally and elevate the voices of others. |
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- 校园工作
- 实习
- 志愿者工作
- Academic courses/faculty interactions
| 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, prepared, and dependability (e.g., report consistently for work or meetings). |
| Critically assess yourself and your work in relation to your goals, while also inviting and incorporating feedback from others. |
| 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 continuous growth and professional development. |
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- 体育运动
- Group projects (in jobs, 实习, or courses)
- Student organization involvement
| 仔细倾听他人, taking time to understand and ask appropriate questions without interrupting. |
| Effectively manage conflict and learn how to 有效的ly work with diverse personalities. |
| 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, be agile and be resilient. |
| Collaborate with others to achieve common goals. |
| Build strong, positive working relationships with supervisor and team members/coworkers. |
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- 学术课程
- 电子游戏正规平台
- 实习
| 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, 及时决策. |
| Quickly adapt to new or unfamiliar technologies. |
| Manipulate information, construct 的想法, and use technology to achieve strategic goals. |
| Demonstrate digital safety and ethics. |
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- 脉冲
- 志愿者工作
- 公民参与
- 撤退
| Articulate how your individual strengths and skills can be used to help others and serve the greater good. |
| Seek out opportunities to help others with no expectation of personal reward |
| Share resources such as time, talent, and money with those in need |
| Make civic-minded decisions, prioritizing the common good over personal gain |
| Articulate how one's intended career benefits society or helps others |
| Demonstrate personal responsibility and commitment to dismantling systems of oppression |
| In the spirit of cura personalis (care for the whole person), ac知识 and holistically support the individual needs of people in your community and workplace |
Reflect on Your 职业生涯 Readiness
把你所有的工作联系起来, 实习, 校园的参与, and academics to the skills employers are seeking to help you discern your interests and prepare for your search. Utilize our worksheet to help guide your reflection.
这是一个终生的过程
职业生涯 management is an ongoing lifelong process. BC alumni offer advice for navigating and managing your career throughout your time at BC and beyond.