Owning your growth: seeking feedback, setting goals, and building your network.

Career advising through Allen’s Counseling & Placement office.

“Sought out mentorship and feedback to [reach a goal], resulting in [outcome].”

“Tell me about a time you took charge of your own growth.”

Sharing ideas clearly, listening well, and adjusting to your audience.

S.P.E.A.K., Allen’s Quality Enhancement Plan, focused on career-focused communication skills.

“Presented [topic] to [audience], translating complex ideas into clear next steps.”

“Describe a time you had to explain something complicated.”

Using evidence and judgment to make sound decisions and solve problems.

Allen’s motto starts here: we teach the mind to think.

“Analyzed [information] to identify [problem] and recommended [solution].”

“Walk me through how you solved a difficult problem.”

Engaging respectfully with people of every background and perspective.

The Boeing Institute on Civility, home to Allen’s work on respectful dialogue.

“Collaborated across [backgrounds or departments] to [achieve result].”

“Tell me about working with someone whose views differed from yours.”

Motivating and guiding others toward a shared goal.

Student organizations, campus leadership roles, and service on the Yard.

“Led [team or project] of [number] to [measurable result].”

“Describe a time you stepped up to lead.”

Showing integrity, accountability, and reliability in every setting.

Allen’s motto: we teach the hands to work.

“Consistently met [deadlines or standards] while managing [responsibilities].”

“How do you handle competing priorities?”

Working with others toward a common goal and sharing responsibility.

Yellow Jacket athletics, the Band of Gold, and group projects across every major.

“Partnered with [team] to deliver [project], contributing [your role].”

“Tell me about a team success you were part of.”

Learning and using tools to work smarter and reach goals.

Full-time students receive a MacBook, and courses run through Canvas and Cengage.

“Used [tool or software] to [improve process], saving [time or result].”

“What technology have you learned quickly to get a job done?”