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Workshops

Working a Career Fair

Competencies that Build Career Success

What are Competencies?

How Are Competencies Used?

Iceberg Model of Competencies

Sample of Competencies Employers Seek

Definitions of Some Specific Competencies

Importance of Competencies

Competency Exercise

Par Exercise

Emotional Competencies

How to Develop

Next Steps

Bibliography & Web Sites

Company Research

Self-Assessment

Applying to Graduate School

Winning Interview Techniques

Navigating the Job & Internship Market

Negotiating Your Future

Networking 101

Online Search Strategies

Competencies That Build Ccareer Success

Importance of Competencies

  • Provides both an entree into, and progression/ advancement in, your chosen occupation/career field
  • Enables you to become a contributing member to your communities (school, organization in which you work, home, etc.)
  • Helps you to find job satisfaction/career fit between your competencies and the competencies required of that organization or job function.

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