Career Exploration Assignment
This assignment requires to review UMGC Career Services, including UMGC Career Quest, to see how these services may be of value to you. You will visit the site (https://www.umgc.edu/current-students/career-services/careerquest.cfm) and toolbox ( https://careerquest.umgc.edu/hub/umgc-careerquest/resources/career-tool-box). NOTE: If you wish, you can create an account on Career Quest to perform some job searches related to our course.
Paper Layout
- Section I – Career Goals. In this section, please explain your academic & career goals. Explain how our course, ACCT 326 Accounting Information Systems, relates to your academic and career goals. You may make references to your pursuit of certifications such as the CPA, CMA, CIA, CISA (ISACA), CGAP (IIA) certifications, and/or graduate programs (such as a Master’s degree or Doctoral of Business Administration). This section should be two paragraphs long (one for your academic goals and one for your career goals).
- Section II – Review of UMGC Career Services. In this section, you will document your experiences with our career services function. You should speak about the services offered and the resources provided to students. This discussion should be related to your career goals. This section should be two paragraphs long (one for your academic goals and one for your career goals).
- Section III – Review the Accounting & Finance Forum. (https://careerquest.umgc.edu/hub/umgc-careerquest/group/accounting-and-finance-community-hub/about/). If you are not a member, you will need to join the group. Review this group and provide your opinions regards the Resources & Events section. Also, provide a set of recommendations to improve the site. This section should be two paragraphs long (one for your opinions and one for your feedback per this site).
Paper Guidelines
- Page Length: Your response should not exceed three pages (double-spaced) or one and a half pages (single-spaced). No cover page or title page is needed.
- References & Citations: No references or citations are required.
- Headings: You will need to use headings (short, brief, and centered) to separate each area of your paper.
- Margins & Font Sizes: Use standard margins (minimum .5″; maximum 1.5″) and standard font size (minimum 10 point; maximum 12 point) in your paper.