Job Search & Career Path
This will require the student to “projectize” the plan to obtain their first job or plan their career path using the concepts and tools covered in the course.
Purpose
The individual project will be used as the method to assess how well the student can create a project plan. The plan will be assessed through analysis and evaluation of the tools discussed in the course along with student application of what has been covered and understanding how to recognize which tool applies. Creation of a plan is critical for success for project managers who must regularly create plans from vague ideas given to them from clients or pre-project meetings.
The ultimate goal is for the student to have developed a project plan that intimately involves their life.
Deliverable
A final printed report will be handed in by the end of the semester (see syllabus for date). This report will include tools/techniques used in the class as applied to the student’s current career path. The report will be based the template included below. The length of the report depends on the student’s career path and depth of discussion.
At the end of the report include a definition section to define, in your own words, the section headers and any jargon used in the report.
IMPORTANT: Bold or highlight phrases or sections that are most critical for easy review. Not done on most professional reports.
Creative License/Format
A template is provided below. However, the template is provided as a guide and additional sections or information is encouraged. This is similar to companies that have standard templates that are used for projects.
Length
In the past, most successful reports are ones that answer each question in each section in enough detail to show an understanding of the course material. In addition, the material provided in each section must be clearly actionable.
Collaboration
Collaboration is acceptable but all analysis, charts, figures, etc… must be generated by the student whose name is on the report. This project is a test of individual effort to create a project report.
Grading
Progress Report(s)
It is expected that regular progress will be made during the semester to prevent overloading due to the end of semester project. At minimum, a midterm progress report is due. This is a short one to two sentence status of what’s been accomplished and the plan to complete the project along with any questions. This will be due the class before midterm. Due 5 PM Friday October 16th on HuskyCT.
Final Grade
Reports will be graded based on the proper use and analysis of tools discussed in the course as applied to the student’s career path. Each chart and table must have a description of what is in the chart – as if the chart was not there, the application of the chart to the student’s career path, and an interpretation based on course material. For assistance on how to analyze a figure or chart see the Bloom’s Taxonomy section below.
Sample Solution