professional success assignments

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Due Date: 11:59 p.m. EST, Sunday, of Unit 2 Points: 100

Overview: For this assignment, you will research careers more thoroughly based on the O*Net Interest Profiler results. Instructions: First, find the O*NET link in the Readings and Resources and take the O*NET Interest Profiler Self-Assessment to generate two (2) career options most relevant to yourself. Next, research each of these career options and find two (2) job postings—one (1) for each career option generated—and list the details of both job postings using the format below. You can use any of the job search resources provided. Career Option 1 – Job Posting

• Name of the employer/organization:

• Job title:

• Main duties and responsibilities:

• Educational requirements:

• Skills you will need:

• Values of the organization:

• Why the position aligns with your career vision statement:

Career Option 2 – Job Posting

• Name of employer/organization:

• Job title:

• Main duties and responsibilities:

• Educational requirements:

• Skills you will need:

• Values of the organization:

• Why the position aligns with your career vision statement:

CTC301 – Professional Success Seminar

Unit 2 Assignment: Research Your Career

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Finally, share your thoughts on your research:

• Did the O*NET Profiler generate the career fields you mentioned in this week’s

discussion board?

• Are you surprised by any outcomes?

• How well do these job postings align with your career statement from last week?

• Which job posting would be your top choice and why?

• What do you need to do to be prepared to apply for a position of this caliber?

Requirements:

• Be sure to answer all questions clearly and thoroughly.

• Provide excellent explanations using appropriate examples.

• Include concepts learned in the unit material.

• Be sure your writing and format are clear, professional, and error-free. Be sure to read the criteria below by which your work will be evaluated before you write and again after you write.

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Evaluation Rubric for Research Your Career Assignment

CRITERIA Deficient Needs Improvement Proficient

(0–17 Points) (18–29 Points) (30 Points)

Clarity and Structure

Assignment questions are not addressed/minimally addressed or are incorrect; explanations are hard to follow.

Assignment questions are partially addressed; some sections may be off- topic.

Assignment questions are addressed clearly and thoroughly throughout.

(0–17 Points) (18–29 Points) (30 Points)

Details and Examples Used

None provided, or minimal details explored and/or examples used.

A few layers of details and examples used, though some details may be missing or lacking.

Writing explores multiple layers of details; provided excellent explanations using appropriate examples.

(0-17 Points) (18-29 Points) (30 Points)

Evidence of Critical Thinking

Lacking critical thinking; analysis contains obvious responses to questions; little thought evident.

Some critical thinking evident but may not directly address the key concepts; analysis shows partial contextualizing of unit material.

Clear evidence of critical thinking; analysis addresses key concepts and exhibits originality and successful contextualizing of the unit material.

(0–5 Points) (6–9 Points) (10 Points)

Clear and Professional

Errors impede professional presentation.

Few errors contained that do not impede professional presentation.

Writing and format are clear, professional, and error-free.