Introduction
During the course of your MBA program, you developed a number of competencies that are meaningful in the workplace. Reflecting on your competencies, how they helped you during your program and the business simulation, and how they will support your career as you move forward is an appropriate transitional activity to undertake before you engage in your career and personal brand management.Career and personal brand management are significant components of successful career growth and readiness. Career management is an ongoing, systematic process that involves thoughtful self-assessment, career exploration, planning, goal setting, and networking.For this task, you will create a SMART career goal, enhance or develop a resume that markets your professional, academic, volunteer, and leadership experiences, and build a LinkedIn profile (or similar professional background page) that shows your various academic and professional skills and accomplishments(i’ll do this myself). You will need to gather, upload, and provide reflection on three academic or professional artifacts that demonstrate your competencies as they align with your SMART career goal.
Microsoft Files Note:
Write your paper in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) unless another Microsoft product, or pdf, is specified in the task directions. Tasks may not be submitted as cloud links, such as links to Google Docs, Google Slides, OneDrive, etc. All supporting documentation, such as screenshots and proof of experience, should be collected in a pdf file and submitted separately from the main file. For more information, please see Computer System and Technology Requirements.
A. Explain how three competencies you developed throughout your MBA program facilitated your performance in the business simulation you completed for Task 1 and Task 2. Include specific details in your explanation.
Note: Course competencies can be found within each course.
1. Explain how each of these competencies could help you in the future as part of a business career.
B. Create a specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and timely (SMART) career goal.
Note: Your SMART career goal should be based on the combination of your self-assessment of your interests, skills and strengths, and overall career research. You are encouraged to use the attached “Career Planning Guide” as a resource in creating your SMART career goal.
C. Update and attach your resume (suggested length of 1–2 pages) as a separate word processing document, including each of the following criteria:
• personal information (e.g., name, contact information)
• education
• work experience
• skills
Note: You may contact the career services department using the “WGU Career and Professional Development” web link to assist with your resume. Refer to the attached “Sample Resume Template” and “Resume Building Guidelines” for additional guidance while creating your resume.
D. Develop or update your LinkedIn profile (or similar professional background page) to effectively market your professional brand. Provide a PDF copy of your professional background page, including each of the following completed sections:
• customized URL
• summary
• experience
• education
(I’LL DO D)
E. Upload three academic or professional artifacts (e.g., professional certifications, professional presentations, professional awards or recognitions, professional memberships) as PDF attachments to demonstrate the various competencies you have learned throughout your academic or employment journey.
1. Explain why you chose each artifact, which competencies the artifacts demonstrate, and how each artifact aligns to your career goals.
Note: The provided artifact files should clearly display your name.
I’LL PROVIDE YOU WITH THE ARTIFACTS
F. Acknowledge sources, using in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.
G. Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.
I’LL SEND THE OTHER NECESSARY AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS LATER
