BUSN19024 Portfolio 2 Marking Guide - Term 1, 2018 Assessment - Portfolio: ‘Preparing for professional employment’ Report on informational interview Format 1. Has a title for the report 2....

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BUSN19024 Portfolio 2 Marking Guide - Term 1, 2018 Assessment - Portfolio: ‘Preparing for professional employment’ Report on informational interview Format 1. Has a title for the report 2. Sub-headings to guide the reader 3. An introduction 4. A conclusion Interview details: Time, place, organisation, name of the person interviewed and their role in the organisation 1. Explain why you chose this person 2. Outline how you organised the contact 3. Give an estimate of how long the interview took and explain how you were feeling during the interview Questions asked and information gathered: 1. List each question asked and then summarise the answers given (quote if not too long. Otherwise paraphrase) 2. Discuss each question and answer with respect to your own career aspirations 3. Discuss any surprising answers or information you gained Reflections on your career choice: 1. Explain if/how your interest in this career is increased following the interview 2. Outline skills or experience you have already that suit this occupation with brief examples 3. Identify and discuss any areas of professional development needed to achieve your goal of working in this profession Reflective paper on your readiness to undertake professional employment Format 1. Has a title for the report 2. Sub-headings to guide the reader 3. An introduction 4. A conclusion Critique of recruitment processes in your discipline 1. Explains main interview processes used in the discipline 2. Explains if/how psychometric testing is used Critique own MBTI personality type 1. Discusses their four letter type from the online test 2. Areas of agreement and why? 3. Areas of disagreement and why? Value of Post graduate study and international experience in your discipline 1. Post graduate study 2. International experience Why ethics are important for professionals 1. Relates discussion to own discipline area 2. Demonstrates research on scandals in the discipline 3. Discusses the effect upon your own career of unethical behaviour Action plan for professional development Prepared according to the template provided 1. Includes dates for completion Note: In-text referencing and a reference list must be provided. 2 / 2 Reflective paper on your readiness to undertake professional employment (Minimum 1000 words; Maximum 1500)  This reflective paper will require you to demonstrate evidence of research and provide in-text referencing and a reference list. Structure your paper in a logical way as follows: 1. Introduction 2. Bolded sub-headings for each section · Recruitment processes used in (Information Technology (Major Network Security)) including skills testing and/or psychometric testing. Refer to your informational interview and reputable online recruitment sites · Critique of your MBTI type (http://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/.) Provide the four letters type you gained from the online test. Summarise the results and discuss those things you agree with and do not agree with · Appraisal of the value of Post graduate study and international experience in your discipline area. Explain if and how each might assist your career development · Analysis of 'why ethics are important for professionals in your discipline area’. Briefly discuss any scandals in your discipline and the reputational consequences for both you and the organisation of not behaving ethically 3. Conclusion 4. Appendix - Action plan for professional development (Prepared according to the template provided) Note: Your action plan and the reference list are not included in the word limit. 1 /1 Report on informational interview (Minimum 1000 words; Maximum 1500)  INFORMATION INTERVIEW Start with an introduction: Explain why you are doing the interview and the usefulness of such an activity to career planning. Provide details: 1. Time, place, organisation, name of the person interviewed and their role in the organisation 2. Explain why and how you chose this person 3. Outline how you organised the contact 4. Give an estimate of how long the interview took List each question you asked as a sub-heading: 1. Quote the answers if not too long or paraphrase 2. Discuss each question and answer with respect to your own career aspirations Summarise the information you have gathered then… Answer these three questions: 1. Were you surprised by any of the occupational information? Discuss how and why. 2. Has the information increased your interest in this field? Discuss how and why. 3. What skills or experience do you have already that suit this occupation? Identify with brief examples. Integrate your career planning reflections Identify and discuss any areas of professional development needed to achieve your goal of working in this profession. Provide a concluding paragraph.  MY ACTION PLAN To improve Personal Attributes in relation to my Careers Goals. PRIORITY TASK STRATEGY TIMELINE COMMITMENT Order of importance What needs to be done? How am I going to do it? When does it need to be done by? Time / Money ( ) 1 ( ) 2 ( ) 3 ( ) 4 ( ) 5