Professional Etiquette and Communication

Issued by Husson University

Presenting oneself in a professional and polished manner is critical in landing jobs and internships, and completing the activities to earn this badge will give students the skills to be successful throughout their careers. Earners will learn key skills in professional etiquette and communication that will help them interview and network more effectively. These skills will help them successfully navigate the internship and job search process.

Type Validation
Level Foundational
Time Days
Cost Free

Skills

Earning Criteria

Through a practice interview with Career Services staff, the earner has demonstrated that they can easily articulate and explain interests, skills, and values through examples from work or educational experience.
Via the submission of an elevator pitch, the earner has demonstrated they can effectively and succinctly introduce themself in a social situation by explaining and discussing their interests, skills, and values showing why you are interested in a particular pathway.
The attending an industry standard professional event or an informational interview with a professional in a field the student has shown that they are able to ask specific questions and seek out new information that allowed them to evaluate career field in greater detail.

Standards

National Association of Colleges and Employers Career Readiness Competencies: Career & Self-Development

Proactively develop oneself and one’s career through continual personal and professional learning, awareness of one’s strengths and weaknesses, navigation of career opportunities, and networking to build relationships within and without one’s organization