Career Development

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Interview Questions (due this week)
Chapter 11: What to Know and Do
Below you will find a list of potential interview questions. It is possible that you could be asked some
of these exact questions during an interview. Choose 7 questions from Group A and 3 questions
from Group B, for a total of 10. Your responses to the questions in Group B should have three
parts. Respond to these using Martucci Lamarre’s (2006) B.A.R. (background, action(s), results)
framework (p. 124). Respond to the questions as you would during an interview and provide as
complete an answer as possible for each one.
Group A: Standard Questions (Choose 7 questions from this group, from p. 121).
1.  Tell me something about yourself.
2.  Why should I hire you?
3.  What are your strengths?
4.  What are your weaknesses?
5.  Why are you applying for this position?
6.  How are you qualified for this position?
7.  Why are you interested in working for our firm?
8.  What can you contribute to this company?
9.  What are your short-term goals?
10.  What are your long-term goals?
Group B: Behavior-Based Questions (Choose 3 questions from this group, from p. 124).
1.  Tell me about a difficult situation you dealt with when supervising others. What did you do, and
what were the results?
2.  Describe a time when you had to use your best oral communication skills. What was the situation,
and what was the outcome?
3.  Describe a time when you had to adjust to change. How did you cope?
4.  Explain a role you filled as a group or team member.
5.  We all face disappointments in life. Tell me about a time when you had to handle disappointment or
rejection.
6.  Describe a situation that required you to show initiative.
7.  Tell me about a time when someone made an unreasonable request of you. How did you react,
and what happened?
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Criteria that Submitted Assignment Meets
Total Points
Possible
for
Assignment
Award 10 points for appropriate responses to each question.
Deduct up to 2 points per question for spelling and grammatical
errors.

100
Portfolio: Final (due this week)
Criteria that Submitted Assignment Meets
Total Points
Possible
for
Assignment
All required content is present, the portfolio is logically
organized and very visually appealing. Deduct up to 5 points for
spelling and grammatical errors.
90-100
Most required content is present, portfolio is logically organized
and visually appealing. Deduct up to 5 points for spelling and
75-89
8.  Describe a time when you were most frustrated or discouraged in reaching your objectives or
goals. How did it turn out?
9.  Describe the last time that you did something that went beyond what was expected in work or
school.
10.  Tell me about a difficult challenge or problem you’ve faced and how you handled it.
The grading rubric for this assignment is available in Doc Sharing. Be sure to proofread and spell
check your work before you submit it.
The grading rubric is also available below:
Submit your assignment to the Dropbox located on the silver tab at the top of this page. For
instructions on how to use the Dropbox, read these step-by-step instructions or watch this
Dropbox Tutorial.
See the Syllabus section Due Dates for Assignments & Exams for due date information.
Based on feedback from the draft version of your portfolio, make any changes you feel are
appropriate and submit them to the Dropbox. For information on content, please see the Week 2
Assignments page.
The grading rubric for this assignment is available in Doc Sharing. Be sure to proofread and spell
check your work before you submit it.
The grading rubric is also available below:
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grammatical errors.
Some required content is present, the portfolio is logically
organized and visually appealing. Deduct up to 5 points for
spelling and grammatical errors.
60-74
Little required content is present; poorly organized; little visual
appeal. Deduct up to 5 points for spelling and grammatical
errors.
0-59
Informational Interview (due in Week 8)
Discussions
Evaluating a Job Offer (graded)
Q & A Forum for your questions and comments (not graded)
A rubric with suggested point allocation is available in Doc Sharing. Point allocation remains at the
discretion of the instructor.
Submit your lab to the Dropbox located on the silver tab at the top of this page. For instructions on
how to use the Dropbox, read these step-by-step instructions or watch this  Dropbox
Tutorial.
See the Syllabus section Due Dates for Assignments & Exams for due date information.
As part of your job search preparation, you will plan for, conduct, and compile notes for an
Informational Interview with someone working in your target career field.
The assignment template and grading rubric for this assignment are available in Doc

Explain your leadership philosophy (suggested length of 3–5 pages) by doing the following:

1. Explain your specific leadership role (Human Resources Manager) that you currently hold or have held within an organization.

2. Write a personal mission statement that explains the role of leadership you aspire to in your future career.

Note: In developing your personal mission statement, consider your sense of purpose or personal calling. Your personal mission, when executed well, will enable you to achieve your vision for your future, as well as the vision you identify for your organization.

3. Provide a vision statement that models the desired future state of the organization you would like to lead.

4. Discuss the core leadership values that you profess to be a part of your leadership philosophy.

5. Explain opportunities for growth and development for current and future leaders in your organization or on your team.

a. Discuss any corresponding training you would implement to facilitate growth and development.

6. Reflect on how your education and past work and life experiences have prepared you for your future leadership position.

C. Analyze the outlook of work in your chosen career field: Human Resources (suggested length of 1–2 pages), including the following information:

• salary range

• employment growth in the industry

• types of positions available

• geographic considerations

• level of education required

E. Discuss your personal professional development by doing the following:

1. Discuss the most significant lessons learned based on three specific leadership concepts or theories reinforced throughout your MSML program.

a. Explain how the lessons identified in part E1 will help you succeed in your chosen career.

2. Summarize your plans for continued professional development by identifying three SMART (specific, measurable, actionable, realistic, time-oriented) goals.

G. When you use sources, include all in-text citations and references in APA format.