

CAREER GUIDE 2017–2018
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY
clemson.edu/careerCENTER FOR CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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UNLEASH YOUR INNER TIGER
LEARN
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CLEMSON SUPPORTS THE INNOVATION OF YOU
ENGAGEMENT
COMMUNICATION
COLLABORATION
LEADERSHIP
INNOVATION
ADAPTABILITY
ANALYTICAL SKILLS
TECHNOLOGY
PROFESSIONALISM
SELF-AWARENESS
INTEGRITY & ETHICS
BRAND
Learn
I think about the problems I want to solve and what I need to
learn to solve them.
Act
I’m not afraid to act, try, and collaborate.
Flex
I see opportunities where others see defeat.
Succeed
There isn’t a standard definition for success and how to achieve
it. I determine the journey.
Who
– You play the pivotal role, but Clemson will provide
opportunities to develop skills essential to your success.
What
– For these key competencies, Clemson has defined five
proficiency levels: awareness, basic, intermediate, advanced
and expert.
Where
– While at Clemson, you will have opportunities
to develop these competencies through classes, clubs,
organizations, internships, co-ops, part-time jobs,
assistantships, Creative Inquiry, research, study abroad,
volunteering, special projects and more.
When
– Take steps throughout the year to increase your
proficiency in multiple competencies.
How
– You can go through the – Learn, Act, Flex, Succeed –
cycle to gain proficiency in these or any other competencies.