Transferable Skills Developed On-Campus: Diversity/Cultural Awareness


Many valuable transferable skills can be gained through common on-campus jobs and activities. This series of articles, “Transferable Skills Developed On-Campus” highlights some common positions found on many university campuses (not an exhaustive list of campus positions). Each article will feature a different transferable skill and provide examples of resume phrases that coincide with the campus positions. (Image source)

SKILLS RELATED TO DIVERSITY AND CULTURAL AWARENESS

Library worker

  • Acted as first point of contact for community members, including toddlers, teens, business people and retirees


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Perceived Weakness


The interesting thing about weaknesses is that they are not all created equal. When it comes to job search, some weaknesses are truly problematic (e.g. you have no formal training, experience or skill applicable to the position to which you are applying). Then, there are perceived weaknesses that can actually turn out to be strengths. To illustrate, let’s take a look at the story of “Jenn.”

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Researching Occupations – An Introduction to the Occupational Outlook Handbook

If you’re in the early stages of exploring potential careers, the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) can provide valuable information that can aid in your decision-making. The following video introduces the OOH to those who may be unfamiliar with this often-overlooked resource.

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Facebook Profiles for Job Seekers

If you’re a college student or recent college grad, you’re likely an avid user of Facebook. This short video offers a few tips for making the most of your Facebook profile if you are job seeking.

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