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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.