- When faced with a problem ask yourself, why, what, who, when and how as you analyze a situation.
- Reframe questions that you have – view your problem from a different perspective.
- Brainstorming ideas and collaborate with other groups to build on each other’s ideas.
- Ask for feedback on one of your ideas – often times another person will see something you have not even considered.
Competency and Skill Development
Develop new competencies and skills through on-campus employment.
Working on-campus is great opportunity to develop and practice the new competencies and skills you are acquiring on the job. Whether you work in dining, admissions, athletics, or information technology, your work experience translates into skills that you can use after you graduate from Bowdoin.
SEO has worked closely with the office of Career Exploration & Development to identify 14 competencies that will benefit you with your career readiness. Below you will more information on each competency with suggestions on how to develop each of them.
To learn more about SkillScan Assessments or to schedule an appointment, contact Career Exploration & Development.