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Skill Synergy

Combining your skills to get better results

"The best way to predict the future is to create it."

- Peter Drucker

What are skills?

Skill is defined as: 1. a: the ability to use one's knowledge effectively and readily in execution or performanceb: dexterity or coordination especially in the execution of learned physical task2. a learned power of doing something competently; a developed aptitude or ability (language skills)

Merriam-Webster Dictionary

What is synergy?

Synergy is defined as: ...when two or more organizations or other agencies work together to achieve a greater result than they could on their own. Rooted from the Greek work synergos, which means "to work together."

SKILL SYNERGY

Skill Synergy is defined as:The synthesis or balance of showing how your skills (hard and soft) match the skills that employers are seeking.

SKILLS SYNERGY

SKILLS EMPLOYERS SEEK

SKILLS YOU HAVE

Teamwork, communication (written & oral), collaboration, work ethic, initiative, self-management, problem solving, leadership, critical thinking, attention to detail, adaptability, time management, emotional intelligence, computer skills, customer service, flexibility, resilience, motivation

Hard skills (taught)Language, Technical and/ or Computer literacy, Marketing, Social Media, and Analytical. Communication (written + oral)

Soft skills (interpersonal abilities)​ Adaptability, Problem-solving, Time Management, Leadership, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Teamwork

Let’s see what you’ve got!

EMPLOYER DESCRIPTION

Marketing Intern duties & responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities often include:​

• Collaborating with sales, marketing, advertising, product design and product development team members to plan promotional marketing campaigns​
• Creating editorial and content creation calendars for various media platforms and outlets​

• Helping team leads set, allocate and monitor the budget of each project​
• Meeting with clients to discuss brand guidelines, goals, budget and timelines​

Think about how YOUR SKILLS align with this position..

Click NEXT to help you brainstorm!

SELF EVALUATION

Make a list:

- What Skills do you currently have?- What are you currently "qualified" to do? - What are you currently doing, or have you done to gain skills? - What skills will you need to gain for your "dream job"?

Developing Skills

If you need to develop skills necessary for future positions...

Complete a self-assessment:

• Strengths Quest
• 16 Personalities
• My Plan

Attend professional development conferences​

Apply for part-time jobs, internships

Participate in extracurricular activities on campus to gain experience and leadership

Complete a LinkedIn Learning Training or other training​

Volunteer to gain experience​

ATTRIBUTES EMPLOYERS SEEK

How can you showcase your skills?

Cover Letter

Resume

Networking

LinkedIN

The Interview

Other Resources

How to tie a tie

Transferable Skills

ProfessionalDress

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