While this course has been designed to give you the skills, knowledge and perspectives essential for your career advancement, the critical success factor is you. Your success is directly correlated to the amount of effort and preparation you put into creating and following your Job Search Action Plan. This could include any number of activities, some of which we will discuss in class. Keep a journal.
Research shows that journal writing can help jump-start a career.
When we put things in writing, they move from thought to reality. Use the MBA cases to explore industries and professions. After each MBA case discussion, use the Career Binder to jot down your likes and dislikes of the company, industry, or profession. Identify the skills necessary to be successful in that position, and evaluate your own skill set in light of those requirements. Form a career support group.