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ITT Technical InstituteCareer Services
Showing up and succeeding in all of my ITT Tech classes is all that I will need to do to get
a job and advance.
Myth
Wouldn’t THAT be nice?Your technical education….You have to also evaluate and polish up your SOFT SKILLS.
WHY? People-related and communication skills are how businesses and employees work together.
What are “soft skills”?
Soft Skills are the GLUE between all of your technical skills….
CAD Computer Skills
Incident Reporting IT Networking
3D Modeling
MarketingDC Electronics
Team SpiritHow do you work with others?
Do you value the opinions and skills of other people?
Are you too focused on yourself and your role, without thinking about the bigger picture?
Are you self-centered? Spoiled?
SociabilityDo you interact with others?
How do you carry on a conversation?
Do you answer a question with clear, correct language?
Smile, eye contact, handshake, posture….
Personality?
Business Etiquette
Professional DressGroomingTattoos and piercingsInterviewing Skills – you have to develop them
Interpersonal Skills
What signals do you project?Body languagePostureListening skillsContext of conversation/focus
Negotiation SkillsCommunication to make a point in a professional wayDo you clearly state things professionally in a calm manner?
Do you fly off the handle when people do not agree with you?
How do you get along with your supervisor? Others?
Positive AttitudeComplaint or Solution?
Do you focus on negative things?Do you complain without providing an idea for a solution?
Is your glass half-empty?Do you focus on the performance or mistakes of others?
Self-MotivationWhat is moving you?
Do you get up on your own for work/school or is someone else still doing that for you?
Do you wait to be told to do something or seek out work?
What is motivating you? Family? Money? Recognition?
Time Management
All the time in a day…..Are you scrambling to get from one thing to the next?
Do you forget appointments? Assignments? Are you LATE?
Time ManagementTools:
Buy a calendar diary at the Dollar Store….
Use calendar functions on your computer or cell phone….
Find a tool and stick to it!
Now it’s time to GET REAL.Self-Evaluation
What is motivating ME?Opinions of friends and family---ask for honesty!
How well do I manage my time?How do I take feedback? How well do I listen? Focus?
Career ServicesMeet with your Career Services Team!
Practical evaluation and constructive feedbackGreat suggestions and [email protected] or [email protected]
Stop by the office!
Start NOW!Be honest with yourself.Know that you are NOT alone!Confirm your strengths.Identify your weaknesses.KEEP MOVING FORWARD for that POSITIVE FUTURE!
ITT Technical Institute wants your SUCCESS!
General Questions
Thank you!