{"id":165,"date":"2025-01-29T15:15:35","date_gmt":"2025-01-29T20:15:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/?page_id=165"},"modified":"2025-11-19T10:07:05","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T15:07:05","slug":"what-are-carletons-career-competencies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/competencies\/what-are-carletons-career-competencies\/","title":{"rendered":"What are Carleton\u2019s Career Competencies?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-7xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n            <div class=\"cu-textmedia flex flex-col lg:flex-row mx-auto gap-6 md:gap-10 my-6 md:my-12 first:mt-0 max-w-7xl\">\n        <div class=\"justify-start cu-textmedia-content cu-prose-first-last\" style=\"flex: 0 0 60%;\">\n            <header class=\"font-light prose-xl cu-pageheader md:prose-2xl cu-component-updated cu-prose-first-last\">\n                                    <h1 class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold !mt-2 mb-4 md:mb-6 relative after:absolute after:h-px after:bottom-0 after:bg-cu-red after:left-px text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl lg:leading-[3.5rem] pb-5 after:w-10 text-cu-black-700 not-prose\">\n                        What are Carleton\u2019s Career Competencies?\n                    <\/h1>\n                \n                                \n                                    \n\n<p>At Carleton University, you are developing competencies in your courses, projects, and co-curricular activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are specifically developing the following 10 competencies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#career-management\">Career Management<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#communication\">Communication<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#community-engagement\">Community Engagement<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#digital-literacy\">Digital Literacy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#discipline-specific-knowledge\">Discipline-specific Knowledge<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#diversity-and-intercultural-awareness\">Diversity and Intercultural Awareness<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#innovation-and-collaboration\">Innovation and Collaboration<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#leadership\">Leadership<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#research-and-analysis\">Research and Analysis<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#professionalism-and-work-ethic\">Professionalism and Work Ethic<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n                            <\/header>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"cu-textmedia-bgimg flex-1 rounded-xl bg-no-repeat bg-cover \" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/carleton.ca\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/87\/2025\/02\/10-Career-Competencies-Poster-Letter-Size-with-URL-768x994.png); background-position: 50% 50%; transform: scale(1);\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"career-management\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Career Management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"definition\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Definition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identify and articulate skills, strengths, knowledge and experiences relevant to the position desired and career goals and identify areas necessary for professional growth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Through openness and curiosity is able to navigate and explore job options, understands and demonstrates a level of adaptability while taking the steps necessary to pursue opportunities, and understands how to self-advocate for opportunities in the workplace.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"sample-transferable-skills-in-the-classroom\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sample Transferable Skills in the Classroom<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Communication<\/em>: Communicate personal strengths to classmates, professors, or professional contacts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Self-awareness:<\/em>&nbsp;Identify and articulate skills from course assignments and projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Showing Ambition<\/em>: Develop strategies and goals for your career journey<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"communication\">Communication<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"definition\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Definition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Explain information, ideas and opinions effectively in a clear and concise manner; both verbally and in writing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Express ideas to others and can write\/edit memos, letters, and complex technical reports clearly and effectively.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"sample-transferable-skills-in-the-classroom\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sample Transferable Skills in the Classroom<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Written Communication<\/em>: Write a research paper\/essay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Verbal Communication<\/em>: Lead a Q&amp;A session after a class presentation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Visual Communication<\/em>: Design slides using a software<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"community-engagement\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community Engagement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"definition\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Definition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Social and civic responsibility demonstrated by meaningful links within the community.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Establishes mutually beneficial relationships with community members.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrates consideration of the welfare of community members in decision- making.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"sample-transferable-skills-in-the-classroom\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sample Transferable Skills in the Classroom<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Communication<\/em>: Writing a Policy Brief<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Research<\/em>: Conduct Community-Based Action Research<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Facilitation<\/em>: Facilitating a group meeting with a client<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"digital-literacy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Digital Literacy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"definition\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Definition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ethically and efficiently, solve problems, complete tasks, and accomplish goals, while leveraging the existing digital technologies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adaptability to new and emerging technologies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"sample-transferable-skills-in-the-classroom\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sample Transferable Skills in the Classroom<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Creativity<\/em>: Use of digital tools and software to display information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Technical:&nbsp;<\/em>Email with professors and classmates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Research<\/em>: Perform online research for assignments, reports and projects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"discipline-specific-knowledge\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discipline-specific Knowledge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"definition\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Definition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Acquire knowledge related to academic discipline as well as job and\/or industry-specific knowledge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"sample-transferable-skills-in-the-classroom\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sample Transferable Skills in the Classroom<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Critical Thinking<\/em>: Develop arguments from various perspectives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Problem Solving<\/em>: Work with classmates to solve a complex problem in a project<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Research<\/em>: Find appropriate resources for a research paper in a library<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"diversity-and-intercultural-awareness\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diversity and Intercultural Awareness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"definition\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Definition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Build and manage inclusive relationships and collaborate on a cross-cultural and interdisciplinary level, as well as with local and global engagement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrate an openness, inclusiveness, sensitivity, and respect towards all people and understand individuals\u2019 differences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Substantive knowledge of Indigenous peoples and their history through discipline-specific studies and activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"sample-transferable-skills-in-the-classroom\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sample Transferable Skills in the Classroom<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Personal Management<\/em>: Demonstrate positive attitudes, through behaviours, initiatives, and energy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Intercultural Awareness<\/em>: Research or learn about the history of a culture and\/or country<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Teamwork<\/em>: Show interest and openness in learning about others and learning about their unique perspective<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"innovation-and-collaboration\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Innovation and Collaboration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"definition\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Definition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Exercise sound reasoning to analyze issues, make decisions, and solve complex problems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Obtain, interpret, and use knowledge, facts and data in this process and may demonstrate originality and inventiveness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work within a team structure and can negotiate and manage conflict.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"sample-transferable-skills-in-the-classroom\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sample Transferable Skills in the Classroom<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Teamwork<\/em>: Working with a group for an assignment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Communication<\/em>: Presenting ideas to a class<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Conceptualizing ideas<\/em>: Design mock-ups for a class project<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"leadership\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leadership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"definition\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Definition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leverage the strengths of others to achieve common goals, and use interpersonal skills to coach and develop others.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assess and manage their emotions and those of others; use empathetic skills to guide and motivate; and organize, prioritize, and delegate work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"sample-transferable-skills-in-the-classroom\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sample Transferable Skills in the Classroom<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Active Listening<\/em>: Listen to group members ideas, while checking in for understanding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Time Management<\/em>: Manage school and personal workload<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Teamwork<\/em>: Contribute to group work, levering the strengths of others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"research-and-analysis\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Research and Analysis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"definition\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Definition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Demonstrates the ability to access, analyze and apply knowledge and skills from various disciplines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strategically applies knowledge and skills from past experiences to new situations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assesses situations and identifies problems in order to evaluate solutions and make decisions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"sample-transferable-skills-in-the-classroom\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sample Transferable Skills in the Classroom<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Analysis:<\/em>&nbsp;Interpreting data and its implications to the real world<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Problem Solving:<\/em>&nbsp;Use sound reasoning to analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Research:<\/em>&nbsp;Use of different resources and research methodologies to effectively gather, and interpret facts, data, and knowledge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 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