This week, you read “The Four Competencies that Employers Value Most” and explored definitions of each of these competencies (PDF). Now, choose three competencies that you would most like to focus on during your time here at NLU, and think back to the skills and strategies we’ve learned in this course. In your post, discuss why each competency is important for your own career, as well as your plans to grow and learn in these areas while at NLU.
career choice: Psychologist
resources:
https://www.naceweb.org/career-readiness/competencies/competencies-employers-weigh-importance-versus-new-grad-proficiency
https://www.naceweb.org/career-readiness/competencies/competencies-employers-weigh-importance-versus-new-grad-proficiency
rubric
– Completely and accurately answers all questions posed in the discussion topic directions by the end of the discussion in the original post and follow-up responses;
– Posting incorporates relevant concepts from the readings, other course materials, and credible outside resources, and demonstrates that the student has completed the readings and reviewed assigned materials;
– Provides appropriate detail within suggested guidelines for post length (200-250 words);
– Takes ownership of the original post by addressing all questions from the instructor and the peers fully;
– Defines relevant concepts, provides specific examples to support the response, and explains how concepts can be applied.
– Posts are clear, concise, convincing, logical, and easy to read and understand. Student explains unfamiliar concepts, expressions, and abbreviations;
– Posts are organized in paragraphs that reflect the components of the post (such as introduction, main body, and conclusion) as well as separate ideas communicated.
-Student uses standard English grammar, without grammatical or typographical errors.
– Posts include uses at least two appropriate, high-quality scholarly citations formatted in the most current APA edition format, include full citation at the end of the post(s), and use in-line citation to indicate the concept referred to in the main body of the post.
– All posts met the established deadlines. Original post made by 11:59 pm Wednesday, and responses by 11:59 pm Sunday of that week (Central Time)
