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PSYC4700 - Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences SOC-FP1200: Preparing for the Future of Work

Reflecting on Your Skills, Goals, and Accomplishments

Review the description of the 10 employability skills and complete each section of the template below, following the assignment instructions.

Part 1: About Me

Answer the following questions to capture how you see yourself, in terms of values, aspirations, key qualities, goals, strength areas, and areas of growth:

  • Find a quote or saying that captures your values, motivations, and aspirations and share it here.
  • Describe some of your main personal, academic, and professional goals.
  • State some of your areas of strength. Think about the top 2–3 skills you would advertise about yourself, or consider what others come to you for advice about.
  • Include some areas you would like to grow and improve in.

Part 2: Accomplishment Statements

Accomplishments don’t have to be large; they can include organizing volunteers, making profitable sales, or receiving recognition. Identify two accomplishments from work, school, volunteer, or other activities.

For each accomplishment, write a story including:

  • Challenge: Situation, problem, or requirement.
  • Action: Specific actions you took.
  • Result: Measurable benefit tied to organizational goals.
  • Details: Quantifying context such as numbers, percentages, timeframes, or scope.

Then, practice converting each story into a resume or CV accomplishment using one of these formats:

  • Result + action + description with details.
  • Action + description with details + result.

Part 3: Reflect on Your Experiences

  1. How has reflecting on your goals, strengths, areas of growth, and accomplishments been valuable?
  2. How can you build a regular practice of reflection?
  3. Identify 1-2 skills that have helped you reach your accomplishments and explain how.
  4. Do you feel more confident in expressing your accomplishments to an employer after this exercise? Briefly explain.

Skill Development Plan

Identify three employability skills you want to develop. For each, complete the following:

Target Skill

  • Specify the skill (e.g., communication, technology, productivity).
  • Strengths: Your current strengths related to this skill.
  • Areas of Improvement: What needs development.
  • Desired Outcome: Your goals during your time at Capella.
  • Goal Statement: A positive statement about your future after development.

Practices for Growth

Describe 2–3 strategies to develop the skill.

Action Steps

Create an action plan with specific steps to begin working toward your goal.

Potential Obstacles/Challenges

Identify barriers and challenges you might face.

Key Supporters

List 1-2 individuals who will support you and how they will help.

Supporting University Resources

Identify 1-2 university resources can help achieve your goal and how.

Benefits From Change/Connections to Goals

Explain how developing these skills connects to your personal, academic, and professional larger goals.

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