UWSP Career Planning Guide

5.2 NACE Competencies

5.3 Resource Index

Handshake UW-Stevens Point has partnered with Handshake - a modern career development platform - to serve as your one-stop-shop for searching for internships, summer jobs, or full-time jobs. You’ll use Handshake to discover employers and attend Career Fairs, workshops, and other career preparation events. The more complete your profile, the more focused the job openings, activities, and events will be on your page! GoinGlobal It is a great resource for students who are seeking job and internship opportunities both nationally and internationally. There are 16 million+ job and internship opportunities, in the local language and in English, within GoinGlobal that can serve as a starting point along with Handshake for anyone’s search. H1B Visa information is also housed within GoinGlobal. Utilize the USACareers site to research important aspects of the job search, including hiring trends and professional associations/networks for major metropolitan areas in the US. LinkedIn Learning Using your UWSP sign-on information, gain access to 1000’s of hours of content to learn new skills in any area. MIT Living Wage Calculator The Massachusetts Institute of Technology created a Living Wage Calculator which helps people estimate the cost of living in a community or region based on typical expenses. wisc.jobs The official state of Wisconsin government job site! Find a position that allows you to touch the lives of Wisconsin citizens! USAJobs The official website of the United States government. Help shape America’s future by finding your career fit within the federal government! Natural Resources Employment Websites Natural resources employment websites provided by the university’s College of Natural Resources Student Success Center. Peace Corps ​The Peace Corps is a service opportunity for motivated changemakers to immerse themselves in a community abroad. ​Americorps By joining Americorps, you can mentor and tutor kids, rebuild a community after disaster, help veterans, and work with local communities to alleviate poverty.

Critical Thinking/Problem Solving | Exercise sound reasoning to analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems. The individual is able to obtain; interpret, and use knowledge, facts, and data in this process and may demonstrate originality and inventiveness. Oral/Written Communications | Articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written and oral forms to persons inside and outside of the organization. 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. Teamwork/Collaboration | Build collaborative relationships with colleagues and customers representing diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, religions, lifestyles, and viewpoints. The individual is able to work within a team structure and can negotiate and manage conflict. Digital Technology | Utilize existing digital technologies ethically and efficiently to solve problems, complete tasks, and accomplish goals. The individual demonstrates effective adaptability to new and emerging technologies. Leadership | Leverage the strengths of others to achieve common goals, and use interpersonal skills to coach and develop others. The individual is able to assess and manage their emotions and those of others; use empathetic skills to guide and motivate; and organize, prioritize, and delegate work. Professionalism/Work Ethic | Demonstrate personal accountability and effective work habits, (e.g., punctuality, working productively with others, and time workload management), and understand the impact of non-verbal communication on professional work image. The individual demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior, acts responsibly with the interests of the larger community in mind, and is able to learn from their mistakes. Career Management | Identify and articulate one’s skills, strengths, knowledge, and experiences relevant to the position desired and career goals, and identify areas necessary for professional growth. 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.

Global/Intercultural Fluency | Value, respect, and learn from diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, sexual orientations, and religions. The individual demonstrates openness, inclusiveness, sensitivity, and the ability to interact respectfully with all people and understand individuals’ differences.

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