RMIT Creds

We live in a competitive age where most people have a basic education and skill set for their given profession.

People skills and things like that have never been more important.

I was an introvert growing up, so being able to blend in and communicate didn’t come easily to me.

I spoke multiple languages when I arrived in Australia and yet I struggled with the dissonance of being lingually capable but not being able to say what I wanted to say.

I chose all my micro creds to improve my communication skills and as a result I am now capable of having a constructive conversation with a complete stranger.

It’s a skill I don’t think I would have acquired by conventional means.

I got an opportunity to take part in Australia Post’s Accelerator Program and the interview was demanding of the applicants.

I had learned how to move discussions forward, overcome nervousness, to listen and have a constructive conversation and that was a crucial factor in helping me land that opportunity.

These skills are there to be learned, to give us an advantage.

At the end of the day we are in control.

It is our responsibility to become the best version of ourselves.

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Open on female in empty studio warehouse environment. 

 “I am an agent of my own future

The author of my own success story

I’m turning my experiences into real life value

I’m building a bank of powerful capabilities

And future proofing my career path with practical skills.

Learned, earned and fashioned into the shape of me

To create my own version of incredible

Preparing me for the new world of work.

Are you ready to create your own version of incredible.”

Fade to darkness as the words ‘Create your incredible’ appear, and transition to ‘with RMIT Creds’

RMIT University

https://www.rmit.edu.au/creds

While you're still studying you have the opportunity to complete a wide variety of RMIT credits which can play a key role in shaping your future career. 

Once you have completed the cred and followed the process to claim your badge, you should demonstrate the value of the credential and the skills gained in the process to potential employers. 

But how do you do this? A badge isn't just another certification listed on your LinkedIn profile.

It's a very effective way to help you stand out from the crowd, and impress an employer. 

Your badges can demonstrate a number of skills including networking, leadership and decision making, emotional intelligence, and managing time and priorities.

Digital badges show potential employers and industry that you are motivated, have performed extracurricular activities and are interested in addressing any skills gaps.

There are a few ways to highlight your credentials and customize them depending on who you were trying to target. 

If you have multiple badges you may be able to stack your badges allowing you to customize their appearance to suit particular websites and platforms.

You can share your badges via LinkedIn in the accomplishments section of your profile, and by posting on your timeline.

You can share individual or grouped badges via social media including Facebook and Twitter as well as adding them to your resume.

They can also be added directly to your email signature.

Now is the time to get as many credentials up your sleeve while you're studying.

So that they can be your own personal cheer squad when you're looking to move into the next stage of your career.