Resume Relay: 5 Transferable Skills Group that Can be Acquired Though any Undergraduate Major

Skills developed during college, especially those learned through participation in campus activities, can apply to many professional disciplines after graduation. Pages 52-54.

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1. 18th Annual Leadership Summit Conference
2. Mario Adkins
3. Why I’m facilitating this program: For the interest of undergraduate students, student affairs practitioners and higher education faculty ~
4. #1 • Participants will learn how to go beyond major/minor requirements to obtain skills sought by employers in today's competitive job market. #2 • Participants will learn how undergraduate students can build an effective résumé with skills employers want, regardless of degree concentration. #3 • Participants will learn how to link their hard copy résumés with an electronic e- portfolio to give them an edge during résumé reviews by employers.
5. Counseling Writing Communication Skills Rhetoric
6. The communication skill of counseling is vital to have because it involves active listening, mediation, and interpersonal communications--all skills often valued in work environments.
7. The communication skill of writing is valued because written tasks such as memos, emails, proposals, grants, etc. are a few examples of how valuable writing can be in work settings.
8. The communication skill of rhetoric is highly valuable because it transcends into meetings, presentations, communicative exchanges with colleagues, etc.
9. Project Development Volunteerism Implemental Skills Innovation
10. The implemental skill of project development conveys developmental creativity in crafting projects such as proposals, curriculums, etc., and is most useful when the project can be shown tangibly (website, portfolio, etc.)
11. The implemental skill of volunteerism is valued because it a) conveys an individual values their community and takes actions to support it and b) that said individual does not need monetary rewards in order to give their time and service to a cause.
12.  The implemental skill of innovation (strategic planning) is such a value because employers must continuously revise their projects for quality and to excel over competition. This is especially important for projects grounded in research.
13. Organizational Skills Leadership Followership Multitasking
14. The organizational skill of leadership is often crucial because the ability to supervise, direct and influence others is the bases of many organizations.
15. The organizational skill of followership is key in organizations because it shows others you can follow directions, reach given deadlines, and contribute to the synergy of an organization.
16. The organizational skill of multitasking is valuable because it shows an individual can work on many assignments, projects and proposals simultaneously. It can also convey initiative in work.
17. Intercultural Skills Cultural Competency Foreign Languages Abroad Experience
18. The intercultural skill of cultural competency is valuable because it builds diversity in working with different populations, which is a must for many organizations.
19. The intercultural skill of foreign languages are currently one of the most popular and sought after skills and can allow the speaker to communicate with a wide array of populations.
20. The intercultural skill obtained from abroad experience is a unique experience to have because it builds international competencies and broaden the horizon and perspective of the traveler.
21. Technological Skills Electronic Devices Social Media Software Mastery Keying & Navigation
22. The technological skill obtained from software mastery is often mandatory to complete work assignments and to communicate. Most notable are Microsoft Office and specific computer software for companies and organizations.
23. The technological skill of navigating social media for an organization helps drives traffic, conveys information and connects users together. Most notable are Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.
24.  The technological skill of using electronic devices such as projectors, tablets, smart pens, smart boards, etc., are valuable because these items are quickly becoming the norm and having experience with them is often recommended.
25.  The technological skills of keying/navigation are often one of today’s most requested skills. For keying, the ability to type 60 words per second is common while an individual should know how to successfully navigate the internet for work-related purposes.
26. How to obtain and maintain each skill in a college setting ~
27. • Apply to become a student mentor • Apply to become a resident assistant • Aim to find problem-solving student work Counseling • Write for your college newspaper • Connect with a tutor or writing consultant • Take writing and English class to build skills Writing • Aim to find student work involving public speaking • Join a debate student organization • Take public speaking courses to build skills Rhetoric
28. • Apply for student work where you can take a lead role in development (planning, etc.) • Maintain a portfolio of projects and work Project Development • Serve on committees, boards, etc. • Connect with a service learning department • Take experiential learning college courses Volunteerism • Apply for creativity-driven student work positions • Do not replicate—innovate (for projects, programs, services, etc.) Innovation
29. • Apply for student work involving leadership • Attend workshops/conferences on leadership • Locate a role where you can be a supervisor Leadership • Paraphrase or clarify unclear directions • Join a board/committee and complete requirements • Maintain respect for authority figures and rules Followership • Practice doing practical tasks (X, Y & Z) simultaneously • Apply for student work where you MUST multitask to complete assignments Multitasking
30. • Apply for student work where you can work with a diverse array of cultures and backgrounds • Take college courses focused on diversity, multiculturalism and internationalism Cultural Competency • Build friendships with students who speaks another language • Read books, magazines, etc., in other languages • Take college courses to become fluent in another language Foreign Languages • Work with your college to secure opportunities and funding for study abroad trips (or locate outside organizations if your college does not offer any Abroad Experience
31. • Read the instruction manuals thoroughly • Practice with the software in some capacity (trail and error) • Take college courses (or workshops) on the software if offered Software Mastery • Use only the most relevant sites to your work and populace • Learn appropriate language, acronyms and synonyms • Learn how to link social media sites if helpful for work Social Media • Identify what electronic devices that are relevant to your work and utilize those (tablet, smart board, etc.) • Work with electronic device(s) every day you can, even if it is not specifically required Electronic Devices • Become proficient in typing at minimum 60-80 words per minute (either by practice or a keyboarding class) • Learn to use the most efficient search engines, databases and web browsers Keying & Navigating
32. Communication Skills Implemental Skills Organizational Skills Intercultural Skills Technological Skills Counseling Project Development Leadership Cultural Competency Software Mastery Social Media Writing Volunteerism Followership Foreign Languages Electronic Devices Keying Rhetoric Innovation Multitasking Abroad Experiences Navigation
33. Thank You Feel free to contact me for additional information or facilitating opportunities ~