Q1:
Critical Thinking: Be innovative with your thoughts and ideas that you bring to the table. Problem solving.
Professionalism: Acting in a manner that is acceptable in a professional environment. Holding yourself to a high standard and acting responsibly.
Communication: Being able to work with others and effectively get your ideas across while also understanding the people you work with.
Teamwork: Working well and effectively with the people you work with.
Leadership: Being able to take the lead and effectively direct the people you work with. Also understanding the needs of the group overall so you can help lead them to a successful final goal.
Technology: Being knowledgeable about how different technologies used by your company work.
Equity and Inclusion: Having an inclusive attitude and being able to work with people from many different backgrounds.
Q2:
Critical Thinking: I’ve demonstrated critical thinking in my job as a summer camp counselor where I have been in charge of running activities for the kids. I had to think critically about what would work, what would be fun, and what we realistically could do.
Professionalism: I’ve demonstrated professionalism in interacting with my professors as a student and in interviews I have done.
Communication: I’ve demonstrated communication when working on group projects as a student by communicating what roles and expectations everyone has.
Teamwork: I’ve demonstrated teamwork in my job as a summer camp counselor because you have to work with the other counselors when dividing tasks, working with campers, and planning activities.
Q3:
- In a cover latter you would want to give the impression that you are professional and knowledgeable about the job. Be able to communicate well through your writing and show that you are enthusiastic about the job and what you are able to bring. You would want to avoid seeming indifferent and incompetent. You want to highlight your strengths and have everything supported by real world experience. You don’t want to convey that you feel entitled to a position.
- In an interview you would want to present yourself professionally through both your actions and appearance. You want to make sure that you are communicating well and avoiding phrases such as like and uhhh. You would also want to make sure you take time to answer the questions fully and to the best of your ability. You would want to show interest in the job by asking questions and demonstrate that you are willing to grow and learn in the role.