Instruction
According to Prahalad & Hamel (Harvard Business Review, May-June 1990) there are four guidelines to identify core competencies: *they support the delivery and production of a variety of services and products*they always make a significant contribution to perceptions of services and products * they are often difficult for competition to imitate and * they tend to be relatively stable over time. Core competencies can be equally effective in application to one personally, If done well, the result can be a strategic advantage as you enter the hiring process in that you will be able to define your core competency on your resume and at interviews. Key areas to developing personal core competencies include: personal management, communication, managing information, research and analysis, project and task management, teamwork, commitment to quality, professional behavior, social responsibility and continuous learning. More information on this as well as worksheets to guide you through each area may be found at http://www.uvic.ca/coopandcareer/studentsalumni/resources/competencykit/core.php.
1. Create a personal core competency profile that assesses your individual assets (both tangible and intangible) as well as how those have or are developing into specific capabilities,
2. Lastly, identify 3-5 core competencies you currently possess.
3. Your analysis will be due in a written report.