This document discusses professional competency and its importance for career goals. It defines competency as a collection of knowledge, skills, and attitudes that enable performance. It lists examples of competencies like communication, technical expertise, and time management. The document then discusses how competency is developed over time through experience and how demonstrating competencies can help one qualify for career opportunities and financial benefits. It provides examples of career paths in technology and marketing, along with the skills needed for these fields. The conclusion restates that competency is key to future career success and that the individual will work to develop competencies through their education and career plan.

1. Professional Competency
Naomi Brooks
Gen/201
David Schemerhorn
University
Of
Phoenix
Which
Career
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2. A competency is a characteristic of an individual which enable him/her to deliver greater
performance in a given situation. Competencies consist of collection of knowledge,
attitude and skill sets. ("My Esi", 2014).
Overview
Interpersonal Skills
Communication
Technical Expertise
Conflict Resolution
Time Management
Goal Setting
Executive Development
Ethics
What is Professional Competency?
How is it Achieved?
How is it important to future career goals?
Competence sets a foundation in school and work. Different skills set you apart, and make
you more of a better candidate for future career opportunities and accolades. Depending
on the job structure, these same competencies will also affect your financial benefits.
When going for a new job references may asked to be provided. These speak to the
characteristics of that person; which can make or break your opportunity in starting a new
career as well. These capabilities are ones that develop overtime through hard work,
dedication, trial, tribulations and being open minded.

3. Job Market Research
Chosen Careers
Technology Consultant
Top Employers: Hewlett-Packard, AT&T, Verizon
Types of Jobs:
Systems Analyst, Software Developer. Engineer
(Network and Systems)
Minimum degree level: 75% Bachelors degree
Salary: $63,560 - $98,180/year
Marketing Manager
Top Employers: AT&T, Cox Communication, Georgia-Pacific
Types of Jobs: Sales, Communications, Sales Engineer
Minimum degree level: 79% Bachelors degree
Salary: $86,670 - $152,410/year

4. Expertise
Key Skills Needed
Analytical Skills
Budgeting
Building Effective Relationships
Communication Skills
Creativity
Management
Organizational Skills
Planning
Presentation Skills
Problem Solving
Research
Writing
My Skills
Attributes Competencies Proficiency
Artistic Adapting to change Analytical
Investigative Strategizing Communication
Enterprising Cooperating Interpersonal

5. Career Plan Next Steps
Know yourself Market Yourself Explore Careers Manage Your Career
self-development revitalize resume networking continue education
asking for feedback online presence taking time seek promotions
setting goals being proactive never settling asking for feedback
choosing a career being ready interviewing being consistent
For my Career Plan I will start to use UOP as my first option. The Career Planning site gives
in-depth knowledge as to who I am and what I would be good at based on my answers. I’ll
be successful in executing my goals using this preparation. I will use the services provided
to make sure I am setting realistic time frames and making sure I am adhering to the dates
I’ve selected. Though I have a career already I will can use this as a guide to get to higher
levels and help me further my longevity at my same career(Verizon Wireless).

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Conclusion
In this presentation I’ve attempted to achieve the following 3 goals:
 Identify what professional competence is and how it is achieved.
 Describes why it is important to future career goals.
 Explain how students will use education to become professionally
competent in their chosen field.
I’ve also included my Career Plan that I will continually use and make
sure I am exhausting all options and assistance to make me a better
student, employee, all around better individual.
Which
Career