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Our Commitment
SED Student Employee Development
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Presenters
Moisés E. Buenfil Career Education & Training
Craig Thompson Associate Director
University Career Center
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We will:
◦ Talk about establishing expectations
◦ Cover NACE’s career readiness definition
& key employability competencies
◦ Share best practices
The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)
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Student Workers
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What do you expect from your students?
• Do you set clear expectations from day one? – Student Employee Handbook (See resources page)
– Rights / Responsibilities
– Set them up for success from day 1
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Career Readiness Defined
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Career Readiness Defined
• Career readiness is the attainment and demonstration of requisite competencies that broadly prepare college graduates for a successful transition into the workplace.
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Employability Competencies
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Employability Competencies • Critical thinking
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Information Technology
• Leadership
• Work Ethic
• Career Management
• Global/Intercultural Fluency
The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) 8 core competencies that form career readiness
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Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
• Capstone projects
• Challenges
• Research
• Code Samples
• Writing Samples • Survey creation • Report Analysis • Case Study
Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: The individual is able to obtain, interpret, and use knowledge, facts, and data in this process, and may demonstrate originality and inventiveness.
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Critical Thinking/ Problem Solving Best Practices
What do YOU do?
• Empower them to solve problems (within their capabilities)
• Assign them specific projects where they can develop these competencies: – Written reports – Projects – Research – Reflective Pieces
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Oral/Written Communications
• Writing Samples
• Reports
• Research
• Presentations
• Public Speaking
• Marketing campaigns
• Social Media
• Study Abroad
• Toastmasters
Oral/Written Communications: The individual has public speaking skills; is able to express ideas to others; and can write/edit memos, letters, and complex technical reports clearly and effectively.
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• Written AND oral
• Do you meet with them weekly/bi-weekly?
• Do they know who does what in their office?
• Would they be able to give a tour of your office to a visitor?
• Do they know how to ask questions?
Oral/Written Communication Best Practices
What do YOU do?
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Teamwork/Collaboration
• Group projects
• Club Activities/Student Organizations
• Intramural sports
• Extracurricular activities
Teamwork/Collaboration: The individual is able to work within a team structure, and can negotiate and manage conflict.
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• Are your students required to work within a team?
• Do you foster teamwork?
• Do they know how to function within a team?
• Do you partner/collaborate with other departments/offices?
Teamwork/Collaboration Best Practices
What do YOU do?
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Information/Digital Technology
• Social Media
• Presentations
• Coding Samples
• Projects Involving Software Applications
Information/Digital Technology: The individual demonstrates effective adaptability to new and emerging technologies.
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• Do you have social media presence?
• What software do you utilize in your office?
• What new technology applications are they learning to spark interest?
Information/Digital Technology Best Practices
What do YOU do?
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Leadership
• Club/Organization roles
• Team Projects
• Event planning
• Public speaking
• Conference presentation
Leadership: The individual is able to assess and manage emotions and those of others; use empathetic skills to guide and motivate; and organize, prioritize, and delegate work.
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• Do you allow your student to take the lead in projects?
• Do they represent you in meetings?
• Do they present (public speaking)?
• Do they take the lead in a group assignment (communication & teamwork)?
Leadership Best Practices
What do YOU do?
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Work Ethic/Professionalism
• Volunteering
• Research projects
• Club Activities
• Study Abroad
Being on time, behaving responsibly, taking the initiative, being reliable and
self-starter.
Professionalism/Work Ethic: The individual demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior, acts responsibly with the interests of the larger community in mind, and is able to learn from mistakes.
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• Do your students know what they need to do to succeed in your department?
• Roles and responsibilities
• Student Performance Evaluation (see resources page)
• Do you set-up goals WITH them?
Work Ethic/Professionalism Best Practices
What do YOU do?
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Career (Path) Management
• Learn from other professionals (informational interviews, shadowing)
• Vault: Career Intelligence
• Define career paths and recognize opportunities
• Professional introduction (elevator speech)
• Presenting your brand and story
Career “Path” Management: The individual is able to navigate and explore job options, understands and can take the steps necessary to pursue opportunities, and understands how to self-advocate for opportunities in the workplace.
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• Do you know their future goals?
• Mining Majors
• Pathways to ExCEL
• Consider Dinner Etiquette (spring semester)
• Have you reviewed their résumé?
Career (Path) Management Best Practices
What do YOU do?
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Global/Intercultural Fluency
• Do you value diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, sexual orientations, and religions?
• Do you demonstrate openness, inclusiveness, sensitivity and the ability to interact respectfully with all people.
Global/Intercultural Fluency: The individual demonstrates, openness, inclusiveness, sensitivity, and the ability interact respectfully with all people and understand individuals’ differences.
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Global/Intercultural Fluency
What do YOU do?
Global/Intercultural Fluency Best Practices
• Peace Corps at UTEP
• Take a class in Religious Studies
• Participate in Inclusion & Advocacy events
• Consider Study Abroad or Study Away
• Internships abroad
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Accountability
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Accountability
• It works both ways (for you and for them) • Meet with your students frequently
– Document
• Conduct performance evaluations (see resource page for SA student employee evaluation)
What if it doesn’t work? - Improvement plans
What if it still doesn’t work? - Part ways
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Recap
• Your students will need certain competencies
to succeed:
How are YOU helping them develop these competencies?
◦ Critical thinking ◦ Leadership ◦ Communication ◦ Work Ethic ◦ Teamwork ◦ Career Management ◦ Information Technology ◦ Global/Intercultural Fluency
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Next steps
• Set-up a meeting with your students
• Start:
MENTOR YOUR STUDENTS
Setting expectations Developing goals Creating involvement opportunities Documenting progress
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University Career Center 103 Union West
915-747-5640 ● [email protected]
www.utep.edu/careers
M–F 7:30am-5:00pm