Beginning a meaningful human resources management career requires a well

thought out strategy. A career strategy requires the individual to reflect upon and

research the industries and organizations of interest, HRM jobs, and network to then

build a future forward plan.

A career plan requires industry and job knowledge. It also requires networking$--$

connecting and building reciprocal relationships with professionals in industry,

organizations with those with similar professional interests. It is essential for students to

build their career plan before they graduate in order to successfully launch their career

upon graduation.

This individual assignment requires students to research industries, organizations

and jobs of interests. Next, students attend HRM events OR meet with HRM

professionals. Students are required to complete a minimum combination of two events

or meetings.

The events may be hosted by an academic institution, employer, or professional

association such as the HRPA, CPHR$,$ SHRM$,$ HRCI. Events may virtual or in$-$person.

The events may be hosted in Ontario, Canada, or internationally. Each student will

select their own events to attend. The events must be taking place between week one of

the course and before the assignment is due. The event may be specific to human

resources management or general business. If students are unsure of the relevancy of

an event to this assignment they should refer to the professor for approval.

Alternately, each student can connect with industry HRM professionals for telephone

conversations, meetings or virtual meetings to discuss the industry professionals

perspectives on HRM$,$ industry trends, and the typical career path and advice on building

a HRM career and network. Students may speak with any HRM professional other than

your professorssomeone they know, work with, or would like to meet. The

professional may be located in Ontario, Canada, or internationally. Students should

arrange for the meeting via telephone, Zoom, or MS Teams and send a meeting invite to

the industry professional.

Finally, students may attend one event and connect with one industry HRM

professional.

It is critical to ensure all communications and actions are professional, respectful,

and appropriate for all business professionals. See Individual Career Strategy

Assignment Evaluation for all assignment requirements.