10-1 Discussion: Career Connections

As a professional in the accounting field, it is essential to speak to the skills you’ve learned through work experience and education in a professional setting. Being able to articulate the skills and knowledge you’ve gained when speaking with potential employers or other professionals is fundamental in order to progress throughout your chosen career or when moving into a new career field.

When reflecting on the skills and knowledge you’ve developed in this course, keep in mind the skills highlighted in the Resume Building Skills section of the Module One Overview and Module Ten Overview of this course. Also, consider any assignments you completed in this course that speak to one or more of these skills, as you will need these to support your reflections in this assignment.

For your initial post, address the following:

1. What are the assignments (or assignment) that best demonstrate your application of the Resume Building Skills for this course? Why do you feel these assignments best represent your development of these skills? Do not include any sensitive information, such as assignment grades, in your post.
2. How might you use one of these skills in a professional environment? If you are currently using or have used one of these skills in a professional environment, include this information in your post.
3. What is a professional organization you would like to learn more about? How do you believe this organization will help you further your career?
4. What certifications do you plan to pursue in your career, and why?