Identify a career in business you would like to pursue. Look for jobs in you chosen business area

1.- check out some employment websites - indeed.com; monster.com; glassdoor.com. (you can if you wish - check out some of the popular job search websites - https://www.thebalancecareers.com/top-best-job-websites-2064080) (link also provided in the Canvas module - titled Assignment) position has to be accountant

2. To select the right position - you can also consider - fit, advancement and growth, compensation, training, site(location), your passion.

i. Describe the position you identify (you can copy and paste the posting into your paper if you prefer). What is it about this position that appeals to you? Be specific.

ii. What are the minimum job requirements for the position in terms of education, experience, skills, knowledge, or abilities?

iii. Compare the job requirements to your own qualifications. How close are you to meeting them?

iv. If there is a difference between what the job requires and the qualifications you now possess, what, specifically, are you doing or can you do in the future to close that gap?

a. While at college - what skills (job-specific and other soft skills) should you develop in college that can transfer easily to your professional life and make it a success? College can be here at De Anza and any other academic institution you plan to transfer to.

b. Outside of college: What are some strategies that will help you find, keep, and advance in your dream job? (hint: take specific courses, internships, shadow a person in a similar position, network etc.)

Items to cover in this exercise are listed below

Identify the position

I. Describe the position you identify, What is it about this position that appeals to you? Be specific.

II. What are the minimum job requirements for the position in terms of education, experience, skills, knowledge, or abilities?

III. Compare the job requirements to your own qualifications. How close are you to meeting them?

IV. If there is a difference between what the job requires and the qualifications you now possess, what, specifically, are you doing or can you do in the future to close that gap?

a. While at college - what skills (job-specific and other soft skills) should you develop in college that can transfer easily to your professional life and make it a success?

b. Outside of college: What are some strategies that will help you find, keep, and advance in your dream job? (hint: take specific courses, internships, shadow a person in a similar position, network etc.)

Part 3 Reference List