Week+14

__**Information Interview**__

Read the attached documents about Information Interviewing and Networking.

Identify the career possibility on the top of your list currently, and conduct an information interview with a person working in that field. Prepare your questions in advance. Include questions about networking--associations, socials, other opportunities to get to know people in that career. Take notes.

Be polite and respectful of their time and grateful for their assistance. It's a good idea to send a thank-you note...that makes a good impression on someone who might be able to help you get a job in the field someday.

Write up a summary of your interview and what you learned, including the networking possibilities. Upload this as written homework here. (20 points)

__Web assignment and discussion board post:__

Set up a profile on LinkedIn - this is a social networking site that is business and professional oriented. It is not anyplace to post rude jokes or party pictures like facebook or other sites. Develop your polished, professional presence on LinkedIn.

As a sample, you can view my LinkedIn profile Mine has a lot more content because I'm a mid-career professional; however, college students join LinkedIn and indicate that they're a college student. Once you have a career goal or major in mind, write that into your profile. Add an anticipated graduation date when you know it. If you get honors and awards, add those. This could lead to job or scholarship opportunities--you never know! The more connections and acquaintances you have, the more exposure to potential opportunities you have.

If you have a nice, recent head-shot picture, upload it.

Once you're done setting up your profile, post the link in the Discussion Board area.

(You can add me as a connection if you wish, but you don't have to.)

(5 points for setting up LinkedIn + 5 points for posting the link in Discussion Board = 10 points)

30 points total for this week's assignments, due Sunday, April 17, 2010, 11:59 p.m.