Evaluation of the perception of competency domain levels in work internship

Abstract

This article details and analyzes the perceptions of the level of domain of the professional competencies that the students in practicum semester of the National and International Marketing Program of the University of Manizales (Colombia), develop, strengthen or register based on the recognition of their tutors, their employers and themselves. For the purposes of this research, a sample of students enrolled in practice semester was counted and a competency evaluation questionnaire was applied based on the domain indicators. For this purpose, it starts from the recognition of the competence domain from the analysis of different priorities established in the practicum. The results illustrate that the level of proficiency of students is between the basic and middle level, in which they begin to demonstrate the necessary skills to participate effectively and productively in their practicum semesters.