Explore Career Directions, Build Transferable Skills and Enhance Marketability

Soft Skill

How UG Researchers build That Skill

Critical Thinking/

Problem Solving

-Exercise sound reasoning to analyze problems, make decisions, obtain, interpret, and use knowledge and facts, demonstrate creativity and inventiveness in developing original research projects.

Oral/

Written Comm.

-Present at conferences and articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written and oral forms. 

-Express ideas clearly to others.

-Sharpen public speaking skills. 

Teamwork/ Collaboration

-Work with fellow students of diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, lifestyles, and viewpoints.

-Work within a team structure and manage conflict.

Digital Technology

-Leverage existing digital technologies to solve problems, perform research, and share research with a broader forum.

Leadership

-Leverage the strengths of others to achieve common goals. 

-Develop interpersonal skills. 

-Take the lead in managing and executing a research project. 

Professional/

Work Ethic

-Demonstrate effective work habits and manage time and workload. 

-Understand the impact of non-verbal communication.

-Act responsibly in the larger community (e.g. presentation venues). 

Career Management          

-Identify skills, strengths, knowledge, and experience.

-Pursue opportunities relevant to future employment.

-Advocate for themselves. 

Global/

Intercultural Fluency                   

-Learn from diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, sexual orientations, and religions. 

-Interact professionally in other cultures by presenting at international venues.