New Venture Internship SGM 3685 Professional Competency Self-Assessment Tool Professional Competency Self-Assessment Tool Adapted from Virginia Tech and Tufts NAME: __________ CRITICAL THINKING / CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING Exercise sound reasoning to analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems. The individual is able to obtain, interpret, and use knowledge, facts, and data in this process, and demonstrates originality and inventiveness. ⃝ Need to Develop ⃝ Currently Developing ⃝ Excelling Why did you give yourself this rating? In terms of critical thinking and creative problem solving, as a 21 year old college student, there is a lot of things that are becoming a reality in terms of adulthood and much more. These last few years have definitely been a rollercoaster in terms of self-discovery and knowing how to deal with reality which is why I believe that my critical thinking is still developing along with newer problems and facets of life that I have to face. ORAL / WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written and oral forms to persons inside and outside of the organization. The individual is able to express ideas to others; and can write/edit memos, letters, and complex technical reports clearly and effectively. Understand basic grammar and spelling rules. Individual can present ideas clearly orally, and experiences minimal nervousness that does not interfere with the presentation. ⃝ Need to Develop ⃝ Currently Developing ⃝ Excelling Why did you give yourself this rating? While I am making progress, there are still areas in which I could improve. I am actively working to develop my communication skills and are open to feedback and opportunities for growth. TEAMWORK / INTERPERSONAL Build collaborative relationships with colleagues and customers representing diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, religions, lifestyles, and viewpoints. The individual is able to work within a team structure and can negotiate and manage conflict. He or she can build and maintain collaborative relationships with others through shared responsibility, empathy and respect. The individual has the ability to manage her emotions. ⃝ Need to Develop ⃝ Currently Developing ⃝ Excelling Why did you give yourself this rating? I believe I consistently demonstrate strong abilities in collaborating with others and building positive relationships. DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY Leverage existing digital technologies efficiently to solve problems, complete tasks, and accomplish goals. The individual demonstrates effective adaptability to new and emerging technologies. Competent in Microsoft New Venture Internship SGM 3685 Professional Competency Self-Assessment Tool Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel. ⃝ Need to Develop ⃝ Currently Developing ⃝ Excelling Why did you give yourself this rating? I gave myself this rating because I have a lot of familiarity with technology, but there are areas where I could improve. GLOBAL / INTERCULTURAL FLUENCY Value, respect, and learn from diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, sexual orientations, and religions. The individual demonstrates openness, inclusiveness, sensitivity, and the ability to interact respectfully with all people and understand individual differences. Build collaborative relationships with colleagues and customers representing diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, religions, lifestyles, and viewpoints. ⃝ Need to Develop ⃝ Currently Developing ⃝ Excelling Why did you give yourself this rating? I chose excelling because I demonstrate a deep respect for diversity and a genuine interest in learning from individuals of different backgrounds. I strive to build collaborative relationships with colleagues and customers from a variety of cultures, races, ages, genders, religions, lifestyles, and viewpoints. LEADERSHIP Motivate, organize and delegate work with to achieve common goals and use interpersonal skills to coach and develop others. The individual is able to assess and use others’ strengths, use empathetic skills and a positive attitude to guide and motivate, and prioritize work. Individual should be able to adapt leadership style to a situation (e.g. democratic, authoritarian, etc). ⃝ Need to Develop ⃝ Currently Developing ⃝ Excelling Why did you give yourself this rating? I have experience in leadership roles, but there are many areas that I can improve. I know the importance of leadership and I’m actively working to develop in this area. PROFESSIONALISM / WORK ETHIC Demonstrate effective work habits and personal accountability, e.g., working productively with others, punctuality and time management, and understand the impact of non-verbal communication. Individual is able to dress and act appropriately based on the situation. The individual demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior, acts responsibly with the interests of the larger community in mind, and is able to learn from mistakes. ⃝ Need to Develop ⃝ Currently Developing ⃝ Excelling Why did you give yourself this rating? I gave myself this rating and I am aware of the importance of maintaining high standards of conduct and 2 New Venture Internship SGM 3685 Professional Competency Self-Assessment Tool performance in the workplace, but I recognize that there is room for improvement in this area. While I strive to meet expectations, I may occasionally fall short in areas such as punctuality, time management, or attention to detail OTHER (ADD SOMETHING IMPORTANT NOT COVERED ABOVE) [Describe] ⃝ Need to Develop ⃝ Currently Developing Why did you give yourself this rating? 3 ⃝ Excelling
