Week 2 Activity - Personal Guidebook: The S-Curve and Your Personal and Professional Growth
The guidebook instructions for this assignment are below and the assignment template.
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BUS499_WK2_Guidebook_activity.pdf
BUS499_WK2_Activity_Guidebook_Template.docx
BUS499_WK2_Guidebook_activity.pdf
At this point in your academic journey, you have garnered many tools in your toolbox to successfully
navigate the transition from academics to a professional career. Your personal guidebook, which is
a personalized plan featuring leadership and career skills as well as personal reflection, can be used
as you move forward in your career. This activity will be a reflection of your accomplishments as a
student and a plan for presenting those to potential employers and colleagues.
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Your Personal Guidebook
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Overview In this activity you will consider how your personal and professional growth aligns to the S-Curve. You will reflect on key knowledge and skills you have gained so far, and what you hope to accomplish in this capstone course. You will complete an audit of your professional documents and online presence to help ensure you are showcasing your knowledge, skills and accomplishments in a way that aligns with your personal brand and will advance your career options.
Instructions Complete this activity using the BUS499 Personal Guidebook Activity Template [DOCX] . Download the template, complete your activity directly within the document using the guided prompts and tables, then save your work as “lastname.firstname_BUS499_Personal Guidebook Activity” and submit it using the link in your course under Week 2.
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BUS499_WK2_Activity_Guidebook_Template.docx
BUS499: Week 2 Assignment
Template: Your Personal Guidebook
Part 1
Select three (3) skills from either of the lists below that you have developed during your business program journey and explain how you are ready to apply these skills.
Industry Skills |
10 Employability Skills |
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Management |
Problem Solving |
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Leadership |
Results-Driven |
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Operations |
Communication |
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Marketing |
Technology |
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Business Development |
Agility |
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Business Technical Skills |
Self and Social Awareness |
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Process Improvement |
Productivity |
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Finance/Budgeting |
Initiative |
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Forecasting |
Innovation |
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Strategic Planning |
Relationship Building |
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Part 2
Review your resume. Explain what changes you will make (or have made) to reflect the knowledge, skills, and abilities you have gained from the business program. Reflect on your personal S-Curve in your explanation.
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Part 3
Consider your social media presence and how it aligns with your career goals and academic accomplishments. Audit your social media presence and describe changes you can make to showcase completion of your degree and ensure your social media aligns with your personal brand (consider your S-Curve).
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Identify three social media platform(s) you currently use or could use in the future to advance your career goals. |
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Explain how you can use each platform to increase your career opportunities and provide potential employers with a clear vision of your accomplishments, goals, and personal brand. |
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Part 4
Write a personal brand statement. Your personal brand is who you are, what you do, and what you want. A personal brand statement should be clear and concise (1-3 sentences). This statement can be used on your resume, social media, or in an elevator pitch.
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Part 5
Explain one key takeaway you hope to gain from this course in preparation for the next phase of your career or continued academic journey. (Your response should be 3-5 sentences)
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This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the library site for support. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
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