APEX Skill Guide
The APEX Skill Guide is a useful tool for you to concretely see how an APEX Certificate directly translates to developing valuable skills you’ll use in your career. The mock interview, for example, helps you develop communication, critical thinking, professionalism, as well as career and self-development.
Use this guide to help you see the tangible impact earning an APEX Certificate can have on your life.
COMMUNICATION
CORE
- Meet with APEX Guide
- Complete an Internship
- Create a LinkedIn Profile
- Resume Review
- Mock Interview
- Develop an ePortfolio
CAREER
- Create a Handshake Profile
- Complete a Job Shadow
- Attend a Career Fair
- Acquire References
- Connect with Industry Professionals
- Take the Clifton Strengths Assessment
OUTREACH
- Engage in Community Service
- Meet with your Academic Advisor
- Conduct an Informational Interview
CRITICAL THINKING
CORE
- Meet with APEX Guide
- Complete an Internship
- Resume Review
- Mock Interview
OUTREACH
- Engage in Community Service
- Meet with your Academic Advisor
- Conduct an Informational Interview
- Study Abroad
TEAMWORK
CORE
- Complete an Internship
CAREER
- Complete a Job Shadow
OUTREACH
- Participate in a WSU Club
- Engage in Community Service
- Conduct an Informational Interview
- Study Abroad
LEADERSHIP
CORE
- Complete an Internship
CAREER
- Complete a Job Shadow
OUTREACH
- Participate in a WSU Club
- Engage in Community Service
- Conduct an Informational Interview
- Join a Professional Organization
TECHNOLOGY
CORE
- Complete an Internship
- Develop an ePortfolio
CAREER
- Create a Handshake Profile
OUTREACH
- Participate in a WSU Club
- Conduct an Informational Interview
PROFESSIONALISM
CORE
- Complete an Internship
- Create a LinkedIn Profile
- Resume Review
- Mock Interview
- Develop an ePortfolio
CAREER
- Complete a Job Shadow
- Attend a Career Fair
- Create a Handshake Profile
OUTREACH
- Participate in a WSU Club
- Engage in Community Service
- Meet with your Academic Advisor
- Conduct an Informational Interview
- Join a Professional Organization
CAREER & SELF DEVELOPMENT
CORE
- Meet with APEX Guide
- Complete an Internship
- Create a LinkedIn Profile
- Resume Review
- Mock Interview
- Develop an ePortfolio
CAREER
- Explore Majors & Careers
- CliftonStrengths Assessment
- Complete a Job Shadow
- Attend a Career Fair
- Acquire References
- Connect with Industry Professionals
- Create a Handshake Profile
OUTREACH
- Participate in a WSU Club
- Engage in Community Service
- Attend a new WSU Event
- Meet with your Academic Advisor
- Conduct an Informational Interview
- Study Abroad
- Join a Professional Organization
EQUITY & INCLUSION
CORE
- Complete an Internship
CAREER
- Attend a Career Fair
OUTREACH
- Participate in a WSU Club
- Engage in Community Service
- Attend a new WSU Event
- Conduct an Informational Interview
- Study Abroad