graduate internship 2023

part 1 

part 2

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KG689 Graduate Internship Preparation
Lesson Plan: Week 4
Dr. D. Tennyson, DBA

Week 4 Topic and Assignment: Goal Setting

Welcome to Week 4:

At the end of this week, students will be able to:

• Describe types of goals

• Explain future career goals

• Critically analyze and apply the 5 steps process for setting and achieving goals

I. Topic: Goal Setting (Smith, 2013).

1. “Goals serve as road maps. They give us a long-term vision and short-term
motivation.

• They focus our acquisition of knowledge and help us to organize our time and
resources.

• Goals are the plans detailing how to get from point A to point B in a logical
sequence.”

2. “Goal setting is a powerful process for thinking about your future, motivating
yourself, and turning your vision of the future into reality.

• The process of setting goals helps us choose where we want to go in life.

• By knowing precisely what we want to achieve, we know where … to
concentrate our efforts.

• We’ll also quickly spot the distractions that would otherwise detract us from
our course.

• More than this, properly set goals can be incredibly motivating. As we get into
the habit of setting and achieving goals, we will find that our self-confidence
builds immensely from recognizing our own ability and competence.”

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KG689 Graduate Internship Preparation
Lesson Plan: Week 4
Dr. D. Tennyson, DBA

Week 4 Topic and Assignment: Goal Setting

A. Introduction/Lecture Notes (Harris, 2021):

Read and familiarize yourself with this 5-step Process for setting and achieving
your career goals as you prepare this week’s assignments:

1. Set the goal

2. Write down the why behind the want (Why do you want to achieve this goal?)

3. Identify the obstacles you will have to overcome to achieve these goals

4. Identify the people and organizations who can help

5. Assign specific dates to achieve your goals

B. Goal Setting Using SMART Goals (Odom, 2019).

To make sure your goals are clear and reachable, each one should be:

1. Specific: When working through your goal, consider the five “W’s”; who, what,

where, when and why.

• Who is involved?
• What do I want to accomplish?
• Where do I want to accomplish it?
• When (time frame)? Which requirements and constraints exist?
• Why do I want to accomplish this goal (purpose/benefits)?

2. Measurable: It’s important to have measurable goals, so that you can track

your progress and stay motivated. Assessing progress helps you to stay
focused, meet your deadlines, and feel the excitement of getting closer to
achieving your goal. A measurable goal should address questions such as:

• How much?
• How many?
• How will I know when it is accomplished?

3. Attainable: Your goal also needs to be realistic and achievable to be

successful. In other words, it should stretch your abilities but remain possible.
When you set an attainable goal, you may be able to identify previously
overlooked opportunities or resources that can bring you closer to it. An
attainable goal will usually answer questions such as:

• How can I accomplish this goal?
• How realistic is the goal, based on other constraints, such as financial

factors?0001

4. Realistic: This step is about ensuring that your goal matters to you, and that it

also aligns with other goals. We all need support and assistance in achieving
our goals, but it’s important to retain control over them. So, make sure that your
plans drive everyone forward, but that you’re still responsible for achieving your
own goal. A realistic goal can answer “yes” to these questions:

• Does this seem worthwhile?

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KG689 Graduate Internship Preparation
Lesson Plan: Week 4
Dr. D. Tennyson, DBA

Week 4 Topic and Assignment: Goal Setting

• Is this the right time?
• Does this match our other efforts/needs?
• Am I the right person to reach this goal?
• Is it applicable in the current socio-economic environment?

5. Timely: Every goal needs a target date, so that you have a deadline to focus
on and something to work toward. This part of the SMART goal criteria helps to
prevent everyday tasks from taking priority over your longer-term goals. A time-
bound goal will usually answer these questions:

• When?
• What can I do six months from now?
• What can I do six weeks from now?
• What can I do today?

II. Week 4 Assignment (Harris, 2021):

A. Watch:

1. “How to Increase Your Potential With a 30-day Goal Framework” YouTube
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tz24KHcwpxI

2. “Setting SMART goals”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKMrWsjUOZQ YouTube video:

B. Week 4 Assignment Part 1:

For this Assignment create a 1 – 2-page document that contains answers to the
following questions:

1. My long-term career goal (3-5 years) is to be a (an):

a. Find this job on a company website or job board and include a link to it or
copy and paste the job description.

b. To obtain this position, I foresee myself having to:

c. The date I have set to obtain this career goal is:

C. Week 4 Assignment Part 2:

2. My ultimate career goal is to be a (an):

a. Find this job on a company website or job board and include a link to it or
copy and paste the job description.

b. In this position, I will perform the following tasks:

c. The date I have set to obtain this career tool is:

Think long-term. Your career is a marathon, not a sprint!

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KG689 Graduate Internship Preparation
Lesson Plan: Week 4
Dr. D. Tennyson, DBA

Week 4 Topic and Assignment: Goal Setting

References

Harris, R. M. (2021). Sections and Assignments Developed by Dr. Roberta M. Harris,

Associate Vice President, King Graduate School, Monroe College

Odom, A. (2019). Goal setting the SMART way.

https://www.angelaodom.com/blog/goal-setting-the-smart-way

Smith, J. L. (2013). Effective goal setting. Quality, 52(1), 20.

Graduate Internship Preparation November 2022

Student’s Name

Institution Affiliation

Course

Date

Long term Career Goal

My long term career goal is to be a software developer intern Robert Half. In this position I will perform the following tasks: “Researching, designing, implementing, and managing software programs, testing and evaluating new programs, and identifying areas for modification in existing programs and subsequently developing these modifications” (Robert Half, 2022). Moreover, I will be “writing and implementing efficient code, determining operational practicality, developing quality assurance procedures, deploying software tools, processes, and metrics, and maintaining and upgrading existing systems. A software developer intern uses their classroom knowledge on practical applications, suggesting recommendations on how to make the project successful. They also respond to clients’ inquiries and concerns, attend meetings, and help with maintaining complex systems and networks” (Robert Half, 2022).

I anticipate that in order to land this job, I’ll need to have excellent analytical and logical reasoning abilities, the capacity to depict procedures and outcomes, a strong understanding of data structures and algorithms structures, and the ability to troubleshoot software problems and debug a sizable codebase. I must also possess a love for problem-solving, the ability to provide effective solutions, great all-around communication abilities, and the capacity for teamwork. (Robert Half, 2022). The date I have set to obtain this career goal is the beginning of next year. I intend to do my internship for three to five years to gain enough experience for my ultimate career goal.

Ultimate Career Goal

My ultimate professional aim is to work for Apple Inc. as a software engineer. The Apple Company Engineering department is one of the most fascinating instances of company’s long-standing urge for merging graphic arts and knowledge. Software developers are the individuals responsible for the operation of the Apple Books, TV, Music, and App Store. These employees accomplish this on a global range, exceeding the company’s high standards and delivering a wide range of show business in multiple vernaculars to further multiple states. The employees design and create end-to-end, secure systems. They produce the entire server-side infrastructure, all of the bespoke software needed to procedure all of the artistic activity, the implements suppliers use to distribute that content, and the APIs for several Apple services. (Apple Inc., 2022).

According to the company, “Apple’s Cellular Software team is seeking talented, highly motivated and disciplined engineers to work across layers on groundbreaking cellular technologies. The position involves identifying and/or developing core cellular technologies that solves everyday problems for customers using iPhone, iPad, Watch and other wireless product lines. We are passionate about keeping our users connected 24/7 wherever they go. This team takes pride in not just coming up with proven software designs but also in disrupting traditional models of the cellular ecosystem. We do whatever it takes to bring user experience to the next level. Our members enjoy the flexibility to work on all aspects of Cellular Protocol software – SIM, NAS, AS and iOS interfaces, to come up with the best possible solution for any given problem” (Apple Inc., 2022).

To obtain this position, I foresee myself having to ensure I have a degree and a technical background in computer software engineering. I must also fulfill all other requirements set forth by the employer, including developing strong systems engineering abilities in architecture, programming and troubleshooting, being strongly driven and self-directed, thriving in a cooperative approach, and being able to confidently lead numerous projects across various teams. Additionally, I will have at least 5 years of experience in software engineering, specifically end-to-end software program developing I have given myself ten years to reach my professional objective.

References

Apple Inc. (2022). Software Developer, Cellular (C/C++).

https://jobs.apple.com/en-us/details/200287299/software-developer-cellular-c-c

Robert Half (2022). Software Developer Job Description Guide.

https://www.roberthalf.com.au/employers/it-technology/software-developer-jobs