- Type Validation
- Level Intermediate
- Cost Free
Professionalism Badge
Issued by
Alfred University
This badge represents the earning students' demonstration of their expertise in this competency by the Robert R. McComsey Career Development Center at Alfred University. Students who participate in the Professionalism Badge emerge with the ability to demonstrate professionalism through attending networking events and developing a vision of their professional identity. Professionalism is a critical competency recognized as a top skill by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
- Type Validation
- Level Intermediate
- Cost Free
Skills
- Career Development
- Professional Development
- Professionalism
- Self-Development
Standards
Learning to network is a critical skill for students who are preparing for the workforce. Students completing this task will attend a Career Fair or networking event hosted by the Career Development Center to develop their networking skills.
Students Identify 5 words that describe their professional brand and value and use this exercise to formulate a personal value statement related to their career interests.
Students practice celebrating their accomplishments and emphasizing key results on their professional documents by reviewing their experience entries. Schedule a résumé/CV appointment with CDC staff to workshop these entries.
Students identify and describe at least three goals and describe how they relate to their chosen field or industry.