You can exercise sound reasoning to analyze issues, make decisions and overcome problems. The individual is able to obtain, interpret and use knowledge, facts and data in this process, and may demonstrate originality and inventiveness.
Ways to build this skill set
- Talk with a professor about a potential case study project – many professors incorporate real-life case studies into their classes to help students build their problem-solving skills while offering solutions to a real-life situation
Things you might already be doing
If working in a part-time job, have you ever had to deal with challenges that required you to come up with a ‘Plan B’ or deal with an on-the-spot crisis? What was your process in thinking through how you could resolve the situation?
Are you someone who enjoys fixing computer or other technology ‘bugs’? This is a great way to demonstrate identifying a problem and deciphering the path needed to take to fix the problem
Public speaking – have you had opportunities to present in class or as a part of a project? How large of an audience have you presented to?
Customer Service role – any job where you have to engage with customer to provide resources or services can help build your verbal communication skills; whether that be in person or through virtual methods such as phone or Skype