The QA Commons is mindful of the dramatic and transformational impact COVID-19 is having on all institutions of higher education. As an organization, we are adapting our services to support preparing graduates for the workplace that is now changing more precipitously than ever.
Published by the Hamilton Project, an economic policy initiative of the Brookings Institution, this interactive tool offers detailed insights into the diverse career trajectories and earnings outcomes of graduates from different college majors.
This 2024 tool by LinkedIn Talent Solutions reminds us that 92% of talent professionals believe soft skills are as important or even more important than hard skills. After surveying nearly 1,300 hiring managers about which soft skills they look for and the behavioral-based interview questions they ask, LinkedIn shared the soft skills they determined were the best indicators of which candidates will excel. A set of interview questions is provided.
The Muse article explains the STAR method for job interviews, guiding candidates to structure responses to behavioral questions by detailing the Situation, Task, Action, and Result. It offers tips on preparation and practice to highlight relevant skills and experiences effectively.
Published by the San Diego Workforce Partnership in collaboration with the San Diego County Office of Education, the Essential Skills Rubrics align with six skills: emotional intelligence, communication, critical thinking, collaboration, dependability, and resourcefulness. These rubrics are adaptable for educators at any grade level and useful for career counselors to enhance job seekers’ self-awareness.
This initiative by IBM provides free, online, skills-based learning and support for learners at all stages of their career journey. The range of courses, tutorials, and learning paths are designed to help individuals acquire new skills or enhance existing ones to prepare for careers in emerging fields such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and data science. There are also courses offered in professional success and soft skills and workplace readiness.
In this book exploring students’ transition from a degree program to the workplace, author Rachel Toor spoke with employers from investment banking to ranching to engineering to publishing. A clear, accessible, and fun guide on everything it takes to land a job, this book is helpful for students and faculty alike in understanding what employers are looking for in new hires (and how to present oneself in order to get a job.)
Published by the Hamilton Project, an economic policy initiative of the Brookings Institution, this interactive tool provides a comprehensive analysis of lifetime earnings across various college majors, highlighting the significant differences in earning potential based on one’s field of study (2018 data).
This tool, put forth by the US Department of Labor, uses a statistical formula to compare your 40 skills ratings to the knowledge, skill, and ability (KSA) ratings associated with more than 900 “O*NET” occupations careers that match your skills. You answer 40 questions to rate your level in a range of skills. Then you see a list of careers that are good matches for your unique set of skills. From there, you can explore the careers on your list of matches. You can learn about average pay, typical education, and the outlook (new job opportunities expected) for jobs in that field.
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