Complete the table

SOSC225 Career Plan AssignmentExperience has taught us that those who experience the most success do so because of planning!
Good… solid…targeted planning can make all the difference in achieving your goal of obtaining that
job upon graduation. This assignment is meant to help you begin to put together all the necessary
tools and provide a roadmap so you can land that perfect position. Please read and complete each
section on the Career Plan below. Once you have completed all sections, upload your finished plan to
Blackboard for grading and instructor feedback.
As you begin to put this plan into action in the weeks and months to come, remember that Bryant &
Stratton College’s Career Services Department is available to assist you in exploring career options in
your degree field and can offer guidance for your job search. You can reach them using the following
email address: onlcareerservicedept@bryantstratton.edu
Create a Career and Job Search Plan
Your Name:
Your program of study:
1. What are your target job titles?
Use the boxes below to write list out your top 3 desired job titles.
Job Title
Spoorts Manager
Traffic Cop
Police officer
Industry
Company size
Location
2. What do I know about the types of jobs I’m interested in?
a. What type of work experience, education level, certificates, or other specialized training is
required for these positions?
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b. What specific knowledge, skills or abilities are required for these positions?
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c. What knowledge, skills and abilities do you already have that will allow you to be successful in
this profession?
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d. Using www.bls.gov search the above titles you are interested in and list your average national
salary for those roles below.
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e. Using the table below, create an action plan for gaining the work experience, education, and
certifications you don’t have. These actions should be specific, realistic and directly related to
gaining those skills and experiences you are missing.
* ReadySet HIRED!, 2008, http://readysethired.com/chapters/chapter1/documents/1_Job_Search_Plan_Worksheet.pdf
Action to be taken
Target Date
Example: Research and contact 3 organizations about
volunteer opportunities
4/1/2015
Date
Completed
3. What do I need to execute an effective job search?
Use the table below to identity which job search tools you have already prepared, and
which you still need to work on. Make a plan to complete each item by setting a target
completion date. For those items you may be missing or want additional feedback on,
contact your advisor in Career Services for help!
Job Search Tool
Example: Resume
Target
Completion
Date
Completed
Has it been reviewed by Career
Services or an Instructor?
Reviewed by Career Services
3/1/2015
Done
X
Resume
Cover Letter
References
Electronic
Portfolio
Other:
4. What companies am I interested in?
Use the boxes below to identify 3 target companies you’d like to work at. Then, identify a contact
person within that organization (someone that could influence your ability to be hired. Examples
might include a Human Resources staff member, a recruiter or talent acquisition specialist, or
manager of the department you would like to work in). To obtain this information you will need to
review the company’s website, search the internet, utilize social media (LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.),
and/or contact them by phone. For help with those phone calls reach out to your advisor in the
Career Services department!
* ReadySet HIRED!, 2008, http://readysethired.com/chapters/chapter1/documents/1_Job_Search_Plan_Worksheet.pdf
Company Name & Address
Position
Contact Person (Decision Maker),
Title
Example: ABC Company
123 Example Street,
Anytown, NY
555-555-5555
Security
Officer
John Smith, Human Resource Manager
5. Building a Professional Network.
Studies show that up to 80% of jobs today are not advertised through job boards, newspapers or
other methods. When surveyed 62% of hiring managers said they look to referrals to find their next
candidate. So, how do you get these jobs? Networking! Ideally, someone in your network (or
someone in their network) can help you get in contact with someone at a company you are
interested in!
Your network includes people from all parts of your life. You probably already have a large
network, and don’t even realize it! Use the table below to identify your existing network. From
there, you can work to build that network.
* ReadySet HIRED!, 2008, http://readysethired.com/chapters/chapter1/documents/1_Job_Search_Plan_Worksheet.pdf
Name
Job Title/Type of
Work
Company
Family
Friends
Neighbors
Co-workers
Groups/Hobbies
/Clubs
Religious
Groups
Sports Teams
Volunteerism
Other
* ReadySet HIRED!, 2008, http://readysethired.com/chapters/chapter1/documents/1_Job_Search_Plan_Worksheet.pdf