Career Management

Rubric of CCIS
July 2006 and September 2008

Job Tasks Learning Communications

Job Tasks

	Novice		Examples
		Performs routine tasks with specific instructions		Install simple software
				Run a test suite and report bugs: write a report on the results
				Write a program following the design recipe, following the structure of data

	Advanced Beginner		Examples
		Performs small independent tasks under supervision, with some intiative/judgement		Installs more complex software and trouble-shoots the installation
				Runs a test suite, finds sources of some bugs, fixes small bugs

	Competent		Examples
		Performs self-contained complex tasks independently; begins to see the big picture		Within a given constraints design/implement small part of software or a small independent application
				Design a test suite with documentation
				Administer a small system
				Debug a small system; troubleshoot

	Proficient		Examples
		Sees the big picture, identifies tasks to be done, makes decisions, takes action		Design/administer medium sized systems including new components
				Oversee a project through ythe whole development cycle
				Design and build independent applications: understands and questions the context and the constraints

Learning

Novice

Examples

No independent learning

Learn SQL, in class, or from easy tutorial, when told

Advanced Beginner

Examples

Learns from manuals, reads documentation, somewhat independently

Competent

Examples

Learn a new language/system on your own: know what you know vs need to know and how learn it

Proficient

Examples

Learn independenly, understand a wider context, take more initiative for own learning

Communications

	Novice		Examples
		Follows instructions; reports on the work accomplished

	Advanced Beginner		Examples
		Possibly a junior team member		Participates in group meetings or interactions with the boss
				May have some interactions with clients e.g. help desk

	Competent		Examples
		Design and deliver effective presentations to a group (co-workers, boss, clients)		Use judgement and expertise
				Discuss technical issues with boss, co-workers, and/or clients
				Work on specifications, identify problems, explain solutions, etc.

	Proficient		Examples
		Set up meetings, their agenda, define what issues need to be addressed		Identify the issues and the context where communications will take place
				Write proposals and argue for them
				Organize meetings within the context of your own project
				Demonstrate the understanding of the big picture

Diversity

	Novice		Examples
		Treats all with a basic respect

	Advanced Beginner		Examples
		Has a sense of differences between people and understands the need to accomodate; asks for help when the solution is not apparent

	Competent		Examples
		Knows how to handle diverse populations based on some experience
	Proficient		Examples
		Recognizes the need for accomodations, offers help before it is requisted, without offending

Professional Development

	Novice		Examples
		Understands basic rules of job search and workplace behavior		Understands the job search process: interview, resume, deciding where to apply
				Understands the rules about dress, behavior, demeanor
				Demonstrates timeliness on job and in tasks, responsibility to perform assigned tasks
				Can communicate in writing and orally in a manner appropriate for the workplace

	Advanced Beginner		Examples
		Has some sense of own objectives and goals and the variety of workplace settings		Has some understanding of the kind of jobs that are available
				Has some understanding of the kinds of workplaces: their structure and environment
				Has some sense of own interests and goals
				Demonstrates self-assurance in demeanor
				Begins to understand workplace dynamics and behaves appropriately
	Competent		Examples
		Has good understanding of own career goals and objectives within the field of computing		Begins to build professional networking skills for job search and advancement
				Understands the need for independent, self-directed learning
				Understands workplace politics and functions effectively
	Proficient		Examples
		Established in career		Responsible for own learning and career growth
				Interacts effectively with a network of colleagues
				Understands the nuances of workplace politics and organization, learning how to move agenda forward

Work and Ethics

	Novice		Examples
		Understands the basic rules about the privacy, security, piracy, safety use and misuse of computers		Understands the ethics rules of conduct in school and workplace
				Is aware of the laws governing the equality in the workplace; equal opportunity act and the disabilities act
	Advanced Beginner		Examples
		Recognizes situations which pose ethical dilemmas and begins to take action		Begins to understand the causes and prevention measures for computer security
				Begins to understand the need for building quality software and for using standards
	Competent		Examples
		Understands the professional code of ethics and behaves accordingly		Begins to understand the impact of computers on the society
				Engages in activities that promote positive effect of computers on the society
	Proficient		Examples
		Understands and promotes the professional code of ethics and behaves accordingly		Understands the impact of computers on the society in several contexts
				Takes actions to affect positive impact of computers on the society, or to prevent the negative impact