Are you curious how you can beat the competition when applying to jobs? Is there a way to make you look more favorable to a potential employer? The answer is leadership education. Leadership training requires patience, determination, and perseverance. Attempting to learn more about leadership already makes you a unique individual! Not everyone will dedicate their time to self-improvement and this will make you stand out when job hunting.
Employers need people of a certain skillset, but mindset as well. Not everyone is quick to problem solve or empathize with their colleagues during a difficult situation. By learning how to be a leader you are essentially learning how to become a better version of yourself.
Leadership experiences are extremely valuable and you should start accumulating them as soon as you can. Take advantage of the resources you have available. As a college student, there are numerous opportunities for involvement at the University of Illinois. Taking on an executive position in an RSO can teach you valuable skills about problem solving, communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and team management.
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Leadership is about constantly learning and improving. Becoming a leader means being open to the world and seeking out ways in which you can improve as a person. Participating in events or programs, such as Career Fairs, organized trips, study abroad, and retreats allows you to network, become more self-aware, and gives you new perspectives on life.
Being active in your life design can only bring positive results. Not to mention all the experiences you participated in will make for great additions to your resume or portfolio. The constant interpersonal interactions will boost your confidence and improve your public speaking abilities, therefore preparing you to have successful interviews.
Don’t wait to start your leadership journey. Start now so that you can be career ready upon graduating!
