plan B assignment and Library skills assignment

1. Cover sheet/Title Page (Title, your name, and class) – Due November 16th

2. Resume: Using the format attached to the back of this assignment list current or prior jobs, job skills, honors, activities, volunteer work, internships, etc.)

3. Cover Letter (Can use either PLAN A OR PLAN B): Using the format attached to the back of this assignment, address to a real company or a mock company. You may also apply to an intership or degree program. Include any skills/specializations/strengths that you bring into the job culture.

4. Write paper (2-3 pages, Time New Roman, 12 point font, double-spaced, 1” margins) describing your career choice for PLAN A and PLAN B detailing the following items:

· Why did you choose this field?

· What is your motivation factor (s) with your choice?

· Educational requirements

· Starting Salary/Salary Range/ Benefits

· What does the work-day/hourly schedule look like?

· What are the opportunities for advancement/job growth?

· Required Skills/or qualifications; do you need licensure?

· Is Continuing Ed offered? Will you have or need any technology (systems) training?

· Any specializations/specialty fields required?

· Market availability

· Job Description

· Any Additional Information you want to include

5. APA Reference Page

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· Masters of Arts in Communication, August 2009

· Bachelor of Arts in Communication with an emphasis in Corporate and Organizational Communication, December 2006

· Minor in Business Administration

ORGANIZATION/PLANNING SKILLS

HONORS:

President of Phi Mu Sorority

Hall of Distinguished Seniors, 2006

President of Lambda Pi Eta, Communication Major National Honors Society First Runner up in WKU Homecoming Queen, 2005

540 Herman Avenue

Bowling Green, Kentucky 42104

January 25, 2011

Department of Social Work 1906 College Heights Blvd. Bowling Green, KY 42101

Dear Search Committee:

Having worked for the Division of Public Health at Western Kentucky University managing the administrative support since August 2006, has allowed me to gain the skills necessary to qualify me for the position as the Office Associate for the Department of Social Work. I am confident that I would make a successful addition to the department.

For the last four years, I have successfully managed all administrative support for the Department of Public Health. My experience in higher education administrative support has allowed me to master the word processing skills needed to successfully use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat. In addition to utilizing these software applications, I routinely use Banner to manage budgets and the scheduling of courses. I am also familiar with policies and procedures for administrative research.

My experiences as a student and employee of the university have offered me the chance to encounter diverse personalities. These opportunities have allowed me to gain positive interpersonal qualities such as active listening, conflict resolution, and leadership skills that are critical to the position. As you will see on my resume, I possess exemplary leadership skills. In addition to my interpersonal skill, you will find that my professional presence and oral and written communication skills will be an asset to this position.

After reviewing my resume, I am confident that you will find that my experience, knowledge, and personal qualities will qualify me for an interview. I look forward to hearing from you and continuing my contributions and positive impact that I will bring to the position and to Western Kentucky University. Please call me at your earliest convenience at 859-582-3628 to schedule an interview.

Professionally,

Candice B. Tope-Phillips

Candice B. Tope- Phillips (’06,’09)

Plan A: Communication Professor

Communication is a human process which allows interaction with others, transfer information, exchange emotions, or develop relationships. It is a basic necessity of society for human beings to identify with one another. Communication has been studied in academia using many different frameworks. I would love to teach young adults these many different frameworks in a university setting.

A university communication professor trains students in different areas to become effective communicators. Along with teaching, professors constantly research and learn new techniques in effective communication methods, studying human behaviors, as well as understanding future problems and issues that will affect how people in the world communicate (Smith, 2012).

To become a communication professor one must complete their doctorate degree in communication or related field.

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Plan B: Marine Biologist

According to “A History of the Study of Marine Biology” (2012) marine biology is the study of life in the ocean and other saltwater environments. I have been in love with the ocean and the life it holds.

After interviewing, Dr. James B Woods (2011) on my honeymoon, I learned that marine biologist don’t have a daily routine. It really depends on what the weather, climate, mating season, and other factors. Sometime marine biologist could work 60 hours in one week during mating season. Tagging and tracking the information of whales, dolphins, squids, or whatever species you specialize in.

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