Did you know, as a student, you are developing competencies during your journey at Carleton?
A competency shows an employer that you can perform specific tasks. You may have seen competencies on job descriptions or discussed them during job interviews.
A competency consists of 3 elements: Skills, Knowledge, and Attributes/Attitudes.
A skill is the ability to do something well through practice and using one’s knowledge.
Knowledge refers to something you have learned through experience or education. It may include things like facts, theories, policies, and procedures.
Attributes or Attitudes are personal characteristics or traits that a person brings to a task or a situation.
Transferable Skills
Competencies are acquired through different aspects of one’s life and can help bridge transferable skills from the classroom and into the workplace. For instance, if you wrote a research paper or essay for a course, you are developing communication competency, as illustrated below.
For more insight on the specific transferable skills you are gaining from your program, refer to Your Degree, Your Future.
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