Building Your Story

What is a Story?

Academic

Professional

Extra-curricular

Personal

You are not born with a story

You have to BUILD your story

What kind of story should you build?

Luckily we have an understanding of what companies looking for

• Technical Skills– Job / Industry-Specific Skills

• Professional Competencies– 21st Century Skills– Core Skills

Technical Skills

Knowledge Tools

Technology Process

Professional Competencies

1. Business Fundamentals2. Communication3. Critical Thinking4. Passion / Interest5. Resilience6. Teamwork

Business Fundamentals

Business Tools Basic Financials

Working with Data

Communication

Oral Presentation Written Communication

Presenting InformationCustomer / Client Communication

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving Quantitative Analysis

Research Creativity

Passion & Interest

Enthusiasm Intellectual Curiosity

Focus

Resilience

Overcoming Adversity Operating in VUCAEnvironment

Teamwork

Working with Others Working in DiverseEnvironments

Influencing Others Knowledge Contribution