HOW TO IDENTIFY AND ASSESS YOUR COMPETENCIES A resource from the Co-op and Career competency kit Need help? Visit www.uvic.ca/coopandcareer. You can assess your competencies before, during and after your work and life experiences. Want a second opinion? Contact a career educator or speak with your co-op coordinator. By completing this competency gap analysis, you’ll learn to: • • • Document your current competencies Plan your future objectives Identify your career planning action How to complete the competency gap analysis 1. Review the definition of the competency you’d like to evaluate. You can find definitions of the core competencies, program-specific competencies and professional competencies through the competency kit at www.uvic.ca/coopandcareer/competencykit. 2. Use the worksheet on page 3 to assess your competency development for any competency (make copies). 3. Use the scale to rate your level of competency development, and explain your rating in the space provided. Here are the definitions for each level of competency development: Beginning: You’ve started to find opportunities to develop this competency. Developing: You’ve practiced this competency in the workplace, classroom and in daily life, and often think about how to develop it further. Accomplishing: You’ve reached your competency goals and are always thinking about opportunities to use this competency. Exemplary: You’ve mastered this competency – you completely understand this competency and are constantly using it in all areas of your life. 4. Include two to three examples of how and when you’ve demonstrated the competency. Not sure where to start? Use the sample competency gap analysis on page 2. Copyright 2010 by Co-operative Education Program and Career Services • University of Victoria Sample gap analysis Competency name: personal management Recognizes impact on others and demonstrates adaptability to and management of change. • • • • • • • • • Acts with honesty, integrity and personal ethics Recognizes personal efforts and the efforts of others Acknowledges diverse opinions and accept differences Manages personal health and emotional well being Takes responsibility and demonstrates resiliency and accountability for self Plans and manages personal time, finances and other resources Assesses, weighs and manages risk in the face of uncertainty Recognizes strengths and areas for improvement Adapts to new environments and cultures Level Exemplary Accomplished Developing Your rating: Beginning No demonstrated achievement X Provide an example about where and how you’ve demonstrated this competency, and explain why you’ve chosen your competency rating. Where and how you’ve demonstrated this competency and where: • I make an effort to complement other staff members when they do something helpful/positive in the coffee shop where I work. • I’ve drafted a study plan for next semester to better organize my study time. • I’ve made a personal commitment to complete this GAP analysis in order to better understand the competencies I need to work on for my future success. Why you’ve chosen your competency rating: • I’m not always consistent in acknowledging good work on the part of co-workers and don’t always respond in a receptive manner when they voice their opinions/perspectives. • I’ve made study plans before but don’t always follow them. • I haven’t completed this GAP analysis yet or a plan to develop the competencies I need to work on. Copyright 2010 by Co-operative Education Program and Career Services • University of Victoria COMPETENCY GAP ANALYSIS WORKSHEET Refer to the competency descriptions found in the core competencies and program-specific competencies sections of the competency kit webpage, then use this worksheet to assess your competency development. Competency name: ______________________________________ Level Exemplary Accomplished Developing Beginning No demonstrated achievement Your rating: Provide an example about where and how you’ve demonstrated this competency, and explain why you’ve chosen your competency rating. Where and how you’ve demonstrated this competency and where: ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Why you’ve chosen your competency rating: ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Copyright 2010 by Co-operative Education Program and Career Services • University of Victoria