Integrity and Responsibility

Commonly known as professionalism. Personal accountability includes taking ownership of one’s work products and developing effective and efficient work habits that demonstrate concern and investment in the larger community.

Suggested activities

  • Showing up to your classes prepared, on-time and ready to engage with the material.
  • Exceeding expectations for quality on assigned tasks at your on-campus job.
  • Taking personal accountability for mistakes made during your internship and learning from them so you don’t make the same mistakes in the future.
  • Speaking up when something is morally or ethically wrong.
  • Working with Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution, Residence Life or with Student Government (CUSG).

Rate where you are on this skill

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Basic

You understand that integrity and responsibility are demonstrated through a strong work ethic, growth mindset and willingness to promote interests that extend beyond your own.

What this skill looks like in action:

  • Study this skill in a class or training.

At this level, it is appropriate to include this skill on your resume.

You actively demonstrate personal accountability, quality work, high standards and ethical behavior in academic classes and campus activities or at a part-time job, internship or volunteer role. You exhibit integrity and responsibility by learning and growing from mistakes and demonstrating more concern for the greater good than personal interests.

What this skill looks like in action:

  • Be present and prepared.
  • Show a high level of dedication to doing a good job.
  • Demonstrate dependability, follow-through and trustworthiness without significant oversight.
  • Prioritize and follow through on tasks and projects with minimal supervision.
  • Ask and respond to questions effectively.

You have dedicated many hours to exhibiting a strong work ethic and personal accountability in multiple environments, including a work setting. People seek you out because of your ability to consistently exceed goals and expectations by following through on tasks efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision while maintaining a positive attitude.

What this skill looks like in action:

  • Demonstrate attention to detail with few/no errors in work.
  • Consistently exceed goals and expectations.
  • Maintain high standards and quality of work.
  • Take initiative.
  • Anticipate needs.
  • Accept responsibility for mistakes and learn from them.
  • Ask for support when needed.

You have committed hundreds of hours to displaying integrity and responsibility in your work, studying the concept as well as collaborating with other experts on this topic. People look to you to teach them about the intricacies of living and working with integrity and responsibility.

What this skill looks like in action:

  • Continue to learn about this skill through graduate studies or by applying it in more advanced and complex work situations.
  • Consistently perform at high levels, submitting flawless work with minimal oversight on projects spanning multiple years.
  • Demonstrate accountability to self, others and the organization and act in ways to promote diversity, equity and inclusion.
  • Consistently behave in a manner that demonstrates your values and upholds the organization’s values.