Professions Exploration Assignment

Through the Business-Link Professions Program (BLPP), students will begin developing a network of contacts starting in their freshman year.  After attending the Making Success a Habit  (Workshop #1), students will complete the Professions Exploration assignment (course BINT 10400). 

The Professions Exploration assignment allows students to explore a career path of interest by conducting an interview with a professional.  The student is expected to contact an individual within their selected profession and conduct an informational interview based on questions provided during Making Success a Habit (Workshop #1).  Upon completion of the interview, students will write up a reflection and submit it to the Business-Link Professions Program office for review and grading. 

Learning Objectives for the Professions Exploration assignment

Students will:

  1. Contact a career professional outside of their network utilizing skills learned from Making Success a Habit (Workshop #1).
  2. Conduct an informational interview with a professional in the their field of interest.
  3. Reflect on the questions answered during the interview for the online portfolio assignment.
  4. Create a list of three short-term action items to work on during the upcoming academic year.  These will be actionable ‘next steps’ to assist students with their career path. Describe how you will go about completing each item and the resources you plan to utilize.

Course Registration and Assignment Details

To register for the Professions Exploration (BINT 10400) course, students must complete the Professions Exploration application and submit it to the Professional Development Coordinator in BUS 122.  After your application has been submitted, the Professioal Development Coordinator and the Dean's Office will process the application. Once your application has been approved, you will receive an e-mail from the Dean's Office with registration instructions. It is your responsibility to register for this class.

This course is graded as Pass/Fail and is offered at zero credits.

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