Future Ready Talent Framework
TheÌýUniversity of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵÌýdeveloped theÌýFuture Ready Talent FrameworkÌý(FRTF) to help students in their lifelong-learning journey.
The FRTF framework outlines four sets of competencies with a total of 12 competencies needed to navigate the emerging global workplace.Ìý
By understanding these competencies and how to developÌýthem, you can take a fresh look at your career direction.
Understand and develop your competencies
The FRTF goes a step further than just identification, delving into reflection and development. As you consider the significance of the FRTF and its role in helping you achieve your goals, explore questions like:
- What does the FRTF mean to me and my future; how can I use it to help me reach my goal?
- How do I develop these competencies?
- Have I already been developing them? If so, how?
The Competency ChartÌýpresents an opportunity to reflect and record yourÌýcurrentÌýcompetency growth through a future-focused lens. You can explore meaningful connections between today and your future, and set goals to keep you moving forward even when you are unsure about the future of work.
The Competency GoalÌýSettingÌýWorksheet will help youÌýcreateS.M.A.R.T.Ìýgoals for competency development to help focus your efforts and increase your chances of achieving your career goals.
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, ABILITIES… IS THERE A DIFFERENCE?
THE COMPETENCY CHART
Record and reflect on your development
Reflecting on and recording your competency development can provide valuable insights into your career interests, skills, values, and preferences. This self-awareness can lead to a clearer understanding of yourself in relation to your career, resulting in benefits such as
- quicker employability,
- improved ability to learn relevant information,
- reduced indecision about your occupation, and
- decreased anxiety about future work.
When crafting resumes, cover lettersÌýand preparing for interviews, this self-reflection allows you to identify and showcase important skills, abilitiesÌýand knowledge;Ìýproviding evidence to potential employers.
The Competency Chart (PDF)Ìýpresents an opportunity to reflect and record yourÌýcurrentÌýcompetency growth through a future-focused lens. You can explore meaningful connections between today and your future, and set goals to keep you moving forward even when you are unsure about the future of work.
How to use the competency chart
Competency
Explore each competency, its description and associated behaviours using theÌýFRTF Overview (PDF).
Skills, abilities and knowledge
Each competency is made up of skills, abilities and knowledge.
- Record the ones you are developing and the ones you want to develop. Start with 2-4 ideas per competency.
- Explore common skills,Ìýabilities and knowledge associated with each competency with theÌýFRTF Competency Matrix (PDF).
Evidence of development
Record evidence of developing and demonstrating the competency.ÌýTo help you get started, consider:
- How can I prove that I can do this?
- How do I know I have the knowledge and/or ability?
- Has someone commended me on demonstrating this competency?
- What experience do I have with this competency?
Competency
Communication
Skills, abilities and knowledge
- Effectively communicate using online meeting platforms
- Listen attentively to others
- Empathize with others
Evidence I have it
- Collaborated with 3-person team using ZoomÌýover a two-month project; received excellent evaluation
- Developed small business go green program based on 7 interviews with company owner and employees
- Excelled at customer service summer job position that required strong ability to empathize
The Competency Goal Setting Worksheet
Work toward setting goals to future proof yourself
Take aÌýmoment to reflect on how and whyÌýeach competency is important to you and your future.ÌýCreateÌýS.M.A.R.T.Ìýgoals for competency development to help focus your efforts and increase your chances of achieving your goals.ÌýYou can do this with theÌýFRTF Competency GoalÌýSettingÌýWorksheet (PDF).ÌýIf you wouldÌýlike to speak with a career advisor about the FRTF and your competency chart,Ìýbook a one-on-oneappointment.
For example: Self assessment competency
An ability to reflect on how one's motivation, strengths and areas of challenge relate to contribution to the workplace. Seek feedback and remain curious and honest regarding one's knowledge, skill and abilities.
Why and how is it important to me and my future?
- I may be working a contract job and not have access to regular performance evaluations with a supervisor. I need to make sure I know to actively seek feedback and develop skills to help assess my contributions.
- I'm probably going to have to build new skills many times during my career. In order to do this, I've got to stay motivated and understand my strengths and areas of challenge.
How could I further develop this competency?
- Seek regular feedback from professors and teaching assistants on my strengths and challenges. Discuss with them areas for improvement.
- Get feedback from class project group members on my contributions and areas for improvement.
- Use the FRTF Resource Hub to find a Centre for Career Development workshop that develops self-assessment skills, abilities and knowledge.
FRTF Competency Goal Development
| Specific |
Describe your goal: Develop a habit of professionally seeking feedback on my performance to gain a better understanding of my skills, abilities and knowledge. |
|---|---|
| Measurable |
How will you track your progress? With a goal tracker app. I will outline all steps needed to accomplish my goal and use the app to monitor and record my progress, challenges and achievements along the way. |
| Attainable |
What are three steps you could take to reach your goal?
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| Relevant |
Why is this goal important to you? I want to develop the habit of professionally seeking feedback so that I’m motivated to pay attention to my strengths and areas of challenge (because I know I will need to continuously learn and adapt throughout my career). |
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When will you reach your goal? When I automatically think to request feedback and look at experiences as an opportunity to learn about my strengths and identify areas of growth. |
Reminder: theÌýFRTF Resource HubÌýidentifies University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵÌýopportunities for competency development to helpÌýyouÌýreach your goals!
