PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES FOR
GRADUATE STUDENTS
The Six Professional Competencies
Professional competencies are knowledge, skills and abilities that will equip you for success in the workplace and lifelong career management.
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Demonstrate the ability to think strategically and create positive change through motivating and collaborating with others to accomplish shared goals.
Acquisition of new knowledge, research methods, and the interpretation and dissemination of results. The ability to collaborate and build professional networks with researchers from different research fields.
Mastery of new and emerging technologies to understand and examine data. The ability to analyze data to make data-driven decisions and research discoveries.
Learn the skills and wellness principles needed to navigate stressful or changing environments to maintain balance in your personal and professional journey.
Explore career opportunities, define your professional goal and develop skills for a successful job search.
Empower individuals to cultivate a sense of Belonging at Georgia State by providing educational programming, engaging in scholarship and offering valuable resources.
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