Academic Strategies for the Business Professional Two-Digit

Academic Strategies for the Business Professional

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Develop your own Career Action Plan based on information you have gained in this course. Consider information from course Readings, Assignments, career research, the informational interview, and the LASSI assessment.

Career Action Plan:

Take some time to think seriously about where you would like to be in your future career and how you will get there. Once you have generated some ideas, complete the short-term and long-term information, and respond to all items listed below:

Short-Term Educational Goal (approximately 2 years or less):

Your short-term educational goal should be a goal that you can realistically accomplish in approximately 2 years or less. Focus on a goal that will help you to reach the long-term career goal that you will be focusing on in the second part of your career action plan.

I. What is this educational goal and why is it important to you? (minimum 5 complete sentences)

My educational goal is to finish my any pre-requisites for my major. Every major has a number of courses one has to take. If I finish all my pre-requisites in a minimum amount of time, I can focus on my major classes. Among the pre-requisites are other classes needed for the school itself. Regular courses everyone has to take.

II. Your Strengths: What skills, characteristics, and experiences do you have now that make you a good "fit" for this short-term goal? (minimum 5 complete sentences)

I manage my time well. I am very organized. I understand concepts readily. I always communicate well with my instructors. I try hard to adhere to the course's curriculum.

III. Your Weaknesses: What skills, characteristics, and experiences will you need to gain in order to ensure that you will achieve this goal? (minimum 5 complete sentences)

I need to increase my academic writing abilities. I need to research more. I need to participate in classes more to increase my participation scores. I need to participate in more classes over the semester. I especially need to outline and write assignments earlier.

IV. Your Plan: What are some of the obstacles or challenges you might encounter as you work towards achieving this goal (refer back to your weaknesses)? How will you respond to or strive to overcome these obstacles/challenges? Which resources might be helpful? (minimum 5 complete sentences)

I could encounter financial or situational setbacks. Meaning some courses could be too expensive or not offered at the time. In order to overcome such potential hindrances, I could work and save more money. I could also plan my courses ahead of time. My school counselor and financial aid counselor could be helpful towards this.

V. Your Actions: What are some of the steps or ACTIONS you will need to complete in order to get your desired outcome (minimum three steps/actions)? Make sure to include a projected completion date for each step/action.

Step/Action Item + Completion Date #1:

Finish base courses: 12/23/2015

Step/Action Item + Completion Date #2:

Finish half of pre-requisites: 12/23/2015?

Step/Action Item + Completion Date #3:

Finish all pre-requisites: 12/23/2016?

Long-Term Career Goal (approximately 3 -- 5 years):

Your long-term career goal will be a goal that you can realistically accomplish in approximately 3 -- 5 years. Focus on a goal that is clearly tied to the short-term educational goal that you focused on in the first part of your career action plan.

I. What is this career goal, and why is it important to you? (minimum 5 complete sentences)

I want to be an accountant. It is important to me because it gives me a better understanding of the world. I like to work with money. This career path will allow me opportunities to understand better how to handle money, the finances of everyday life and businesses. It will allot me further development in finances.

II. Your Strengths: What skills do you have now that make you a good "fit" for this long-term goal? (minimum 5 complete sentences)

I believe I am strong for this kind of job. I have a good understanding of mathematics and possess excellent customer service skills. I communicate well with others. I can handle the pressure of deadlines. I also am good at managing things like budgets.