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PROFESSIONAL CAREER TRAJECTORY
Researcher in Computer Science and Education
Learn, and Teach in an Academic University Setting
Discuss Topics in Computer Science
Collaborate with Researchers and Attend Academic Conferences
Bachelor Degree, Master Degree, and PhD
A few examples include; becoming a professor and/or researcher at a university, collaborating with open source science and education, and working with individuals researching topics in computer science.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ATTRIBUTES
Skills
Lifelong Learning: Continuous Learning and Self Observation
Analytic Abilities: Research, Analysis, and Data Management
Collaboration: Professional Behaviour and Cultural Intelligence
Communication: Personal Management and Teamwork
Knowledge
Computer Science: Gain Expertise in a Field of Interest
Education: Engage in Professional and Academic Education
Attributes
Open Research and Open Science: Accessible Content
Global Collaboration: Cultural Intelligence and Social Responsibility
Adaptability: Cultural Intelligence Action and Flexibility
Passionate: Personal and Professional Growth
Research and Analysis: Use information from a variety of sources to identify and solve problems. Examples: recognize interpersonal and technical areas of the problem, think critically and strategically, explore possible solutions in an innovative way, and evaluate solutions.
Communication: Use appropriate communication styles and effectively communicate to audiences of diverse situations. Examples: listen actively, communicate effectively, write clearly and accurately in multiple contexts and formats, and recognize cultural differences in communication.
Cultural Intelligence Action: Interact with everyone while being flexible, recognizing and adapting to cultural nuances. Examples: display a positive attitude in environments, adapt communication and non-verbal communication, acknowledge interpersonal and technical areas of the problem, and show flexibility.
EVALUATION OF REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
| Competency | Evaluation Criteria | Evaluation Level |
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Research and Analysis
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Recognize Interpersonal and Technical Areas of the Problem | Beginning |
| Think Critically and Strategically | Beginning | |
| Explore Possible Solutions in an Innovative Way | Working | |
| Evaluate Solutions | Beginning | |
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Communication
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Listen Actively | Working |
| Communicate Effectively | Working | |
| Write Clearly and Accurately in Multiple Contexts and Formats | Working | |
| Recognize Cultural Differences in Communication | Beginning | |
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Cultural Intelligence Action
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Display a Positive Attitude in Environments | Beginning |
| Adapt Communication and Non-Verbal Communication | Working | |
| Acknowledge Interpersonal and Technical Areas of the Problem | Beginning | |
| Show Flexibility | Working | |
Table 1: Evaluation of Competencies
Focus on Research and Analysis and Strengthen Cultural Intelligence Action
Recognize Interpersonal and Technical Areas of the Problem
Think Critically and Strategically
Evaluate Solutions
Display a Positive Attitude in Environments
Acknowledge Interpersonal and Technical Areas of the Problem
Examples of Gaps within Research and Analysis and Strengthen Cultural Intelligence Action
Difficulty in recognizing and acknowledging interpersonal areas of a problem. As an example, not always communicating in a manner that lets others contribute personal experiences.
Inexperienced in thinking critically and strategically. Therefore lacking expertise in evaluating solutions and providing a detailed report of findings.
Lacking skills to display a positive attitude in environments. In other words, a miscommunication of verbal and non-verbal communication.
Success of Professional Career Trajectory: Publishing research papers, talks, and educational resources. Lecturing and/or researching at at university. Collaborating with researchers on a global scale. Contributing to open source science and education.
Success of Required Competencies
Improve ability to integrate interpersonal areas when problem solving. Use technical areas of the problem as a base to facilitate recognition of the interpersonal.
Gain experience in thinking critically and strategically. Engage with the global community to collaborate and exchange knowledge.
Pair on solution brainstorming and evaluate solutions with feedback, recommendations, and outside input.
Communicate effectively to foster diverse and welcoming environments.
To be successful as a researcher I will need to establish a foundational base for the core competencies. Current level in the core competency is at a "Beginning" level, with a few at a "Working" level.
Goal: Research and Analysis
At the end of the work term, I want to gain experience in thinking critically and strategically during pair sessions. I want to contribute to at least two major projects.
To achieve this, I plan to participate in meetings that focus on evaluating solutions. And I plan to observe in meetings to establish good practices and techniques.
I will ask to be included and work with my manager to identify potential opportunities.
Goal: Cultural Intelligence Action
At the end of the work term, I want to evaluate my professional interactions with team members and identify areas of improvement. Afterwards, I want to set goals with my manager that focus on growth.
To achieve this, I plan to keep track of feedback from team members. And I will ask for feedback and comments at the end of meetings where I lead the discussion.
Professional Career Trajectory: Researcher in Computer Science and Education
Key Competencies: Research and Analysis, Communication, and Cultural Intelligence Action
Personal and Professional Growth: Recognize Interpersonal and Technical Areas of the Problem, Think Critically and Strategically, Evaluate Solutions, and Display a Positive Attitude in Environments.
Lifelong Learning is a continuous and intentional process. It requires constant monitoring and re-evaluation of plans and goals.
The point is to achieve success, but to not be rigid, but instead flexible in the path to success.