Don’t wait until the end of your academic program to start preparing for a highly competitive job market or university program. Use the power of reflective storytelling to connect what you are learning in courses and Work Integrated Learning experiences to the top 10 professional skills needed in the workplace.
The Coming Skills Revolution
The new job market requires you to be able to articulate (talk about) your skills in a meaningful way.
Start distinguishing yourself as uniquely skillful.
1. Create a reflective story file.
2. Develop interview techniques.
3. Increase your chances of landing your dream job after finishing your post-secondary Certificate, Diploma or Degree.
CamSTAR provides activities to help you connect learning from coursework to the professional skills it is designed to develop. You will learn to identify and talk about when and how you have used the 10 skills employers seek in a range of situations or to complete tasks. The goal is to prepare you to clearly communicate your knowledge, skills and capabilities.
Don’t wait until the end of your academic program to start preparing for a highly competitive job market. Develop reflective stories that connect your coursework and Work Integrated Learning experiences, such as co-op, internship, practicum and apprenticeship, to the top ten professional skills that employers desire in new graduates.
CamSTAR for students – tools to help you move on to further education or get a job in your chosen field.
- Reflect on the skills you are already learning.
- Create goals to develop skills you want to learn.
- Build a reflective story file based on current school experiences and course-work.
- Use your stories in your portfolio and interviews, as well as on your resume.
