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Papers On Career-Related Support & Guidance
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Becoming An IT Consultant
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A 16 page paper. The introduction provides an overview of becoming an IT consultant. The next section outlines advantages and disadvantages of becoming an independent consultant. The writer then discusses how to find potential clients and includes specific ideas for the private sector client and the government process for contracting with independent businesses or individuals, including Web sites that are useful. The RFP (Request for Proposal) is explained section by section with advice on completing the proposal. And example is provided. The writer ends by discussing the many other skills needed to be a successful information technology consultant, including people skills. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PGitcns.rtf
Book Review of “Procrastination” by Burka and Yuen
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This is a 6 page book review of Burka and Yuen’s 1983 text “Procrastination: Why you do it, What to do about it” which provides an excellent overall review and practical knowledge of the understanding of procrastination and what can be done to overcome it. Many aspects of procrastination are a result of self-esteem and fear of failure, success, separation and attachment among other elements. The authors outline each fear and provide adequate examples from real life and professions useful to the readers who may see themselves in similar situations. Finally, the authors provide some techniques on how to overcome the procrastination cycles which include taking an inventory of consequences, setting and achieving goals, time and organizational management and enlisting support. The text also provides useful schedules and additional resources.
Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: TJBurka1.rtf
Career as a Network Administrator
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A 10 page paper exploring network administration as a career choice. The paper describes the nature of the work; average pay scales; educational and experience requirements; and likely demand through 2016. The information is for presentation to high school seniors evaluating possible career choices. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSitNetAdmin.rtf
Career as a Recreation Director
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A 5 page paper which examines various aspects of
the profession of recreation director. Education, opportunities, salary, and outlook are
noted. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RArec.rtf
Career Assessment in Education
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This 8 page report discusses issues associated with
career assessment in the educational system. For decades, American high school students
faced a variety of career “assessments” which would supposedly indicate what
professions they were uniquely suited for and where they were most likely to find career
satisfaction. The problem with such tests were that they were far too generalized and
offered little real guidance. For the past thirty years, the question of what is meaningful
and useful assessment has continually been asked. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: BWcarer2.rtf
Career Assessment Instruments
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This 7 page report discusses
three career assessment instruments and applies them in the context of a number of hypothetical case studies. The three
assessment tools considered are benchmarking, the competency
model, and a team-based career system. A hypothetical situation is given for each of the three to demonstrate how
the models may be applied. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BWcarass.wps
Career Choice (Evaluation of a Case Study)
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This 5 page paper evaluates a case study submitted by a student. Matt is 60 years old and has never been happy in his work life. His experience, degree and test results are considered in presenting a plan as to what Matt should do with his life. Theories of career choice are discussed. No bibliography.
Filename: SA239car.rtf
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