Communication
You demonstrate this competency when you:
- Communicate in a respectful tone and manner.
- Actively listen and effectively communicate with others.
- Write clearly and accurately for a variety of purposes and in various formats.
- Interpret, adapt and present complex information and/or ideas with consideration for the audience.
- Recognize and respond to verbal and nonverbal communication.
- Cultivate an awareness of cultural differences in communication.
- Actively seek others’ perspectives to ensure inclusiveness and understanding.
- Consistently share accurate, timely information with the right people in the right format.
Related Skills
- Active Listening
- Writing Skills
- Nonverbal communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Facilitation Skills
- Influencing
- Networking
- Presentation Skills
- Relationship Building
- Reflection
Employers/Graduate programs may seek demonstration of this competency through behavioral interview questions like:
- Describe a time when you faced a conflict.
- Tell me about a time when you had to simplify a complex issue in order to explain it to another individual?
- Share a situation where you had to successfully persuade someone to see things your way on a project.
- Give me an example of when you had to rely on written communication to get your ideas across to your team.
- Describe a time when you had to develop and foster positive relationships with stakeholders across the organization.
- Tell me about a time when you had to collaborate with someone with different values/beliefs than your own.
What are some ideas of ways you can continue to develop your competence in Communication?
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Use the Colket Center for Academic Excellence to enhance your writing skills.
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Volunteer or participate in an issue-based coalition through the Collaborative for Community Engagement.
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Become a sustainability volunteer or intern.
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Join a club or organization and seek out opportunities to contribute.
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Become a leader for Outdoor Education.
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Participate in Residential Experience events.
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Seek out a student employment opportunity.
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Join a Wellness Resource Center organization or participate in a WRC workshop like the Journaling Series
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Become an Admission Ambassador engaging with prospective students and parents.
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Ask open-ended questions so the person you’re speaking with can provide you with relevant and necessary information.
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Last updated: 10/12/2023