COMMITMENT TO SUCCESS Career Map Prospect for Success Paper # 1 Submitted to Dr. Daryl L. Kerr Department of Management Belk College of Business UNC Charlotte Submitted by / Joseph Thomas BUSN 1101-090 October 14, 2015 // ‘1 peor i? Commitment to Success ~ PFS Paper #1 &l 7 This paper is more than just a typical writing assignment, This paper maps out my goals, and my strategies to obtain those goals. This paper will help me plan out the next four years of my college life. SS ps0 O ‘The following are my goals for 2015-2019 = Pa pene 1. Obtain a B.S.B.A. in Management, with a Concentration in Talent Management 2. Fam a minimum GPA of 3.4 by graduation, May 2019 Participate in a minimum of one internship before December 2018 wR gh Study abroad before the summer of 2017 7 2 |. Apply to be a RA in the winter of 2015 6. Graduate with a job offer in May of 2019 Q 1m order to achieve goal number ong, will study at UNC Charlotte in the Belk College of Business for the next seven semesters. I will have a serious and competitive demeanor about, achieving this goal because itis crucial to my future. Goal number two will be achieved by J putting my studies before the rest of college life. Of course I will still take time for myself so as not to stress myself out but the majority of my time will be spent participating in my I @ |academic life. To achieve goal number three I will create a competitive resumé and apply for the Bank of America internship that is offered to juniors and seniors at UNC Siem. For goal number four I will attend the study abroad interest sessions and Kuffcdlso continue my / education in Spanish so that when I visit Argentina for my study abroad I wilt dow the language sf/1 whthave to obtain scholarships as well so as to pay for the costs associated with studying abroad, For goal number five will use my resources inthe Student Center for Professional Development to create a competitive resumé so i will be chosen to bea Resident Assistant during my time at UNC Charlotte. All of my goals numbered one through five will help me achieve goal number six. D> 10% It is necessary to have multiple strategies to achieve a goal in case one strategy doesn’t work. That is why it is necessary to be able to make changes in light of college experiences. For example, if I am unable to sign up for all of the classes that I want in the upcoming / y semester, I have altemate courses already picked out to still satisfy all of the requirements for a timely graduation, Having backup plans and alternatives is very important to college life but also to a career in business. JI J itt weft {for some reason, am unsuccessful attempt to obtain a degree in, ‘elopment since | also have a strong interest in real estate. If I cannot obtain goal number two I will be disappointed in myself but I will not be discouraged from making myself more marketable. I would take more classes outside of collegeto further develop my professional skills and make myself a more desirable hire. For goal ‘umber three if | am unable to get this particular internship I will apply for my third summer VA internship at Oak Island Accommodations. I will easily be able to obtain this internship in a typical office setting since I would be returning there for a third summer. For goal number four ey my backup plan would be to continue being a Resident Assistant instead of going to another country. If! am unable to be a Resident Assistant, goal number five, I will run for Hall Council ‘of whatever dorm I may be living in. o | ff — planned how 1 would like my life to go. I understand that For the next four years I not everything on my list of goals will be obtairied on the first try or may need a backup plan but am willing to make the necessary compromises. This paper will continue to be a helpful resource in the coming years so as to keep me on track, This is a living document that I will update as needed. VA ¢Goals for Joseph Thomas / 7. Obtain a B.S.B.A. in Management, with a Concentration in Talent Management 8. Eam a minimum GPA of 3.4 by graduation, May 2019 9. Participate in a minimum of one internship before December 2018 10, Study abroad before the summer of 2017 11. Apply to be a RA in the winter of 2015 12. Graduate with a job offer in May of 2019 A Fall 2015 —15 hours PSYC 1101 — General Psychology BUSN 1101 — Introduction to Business & Professional Development LBST 2101 — Western Culture & History MATH 1100~ College Algebra UWRT 1103 - Writing and Inquiry in Academic Contexts yee Schedule meeting with Ms. Sigmon, Academic Advisor for Freshmen Vist / - 9/4, Metwith Ms. Sigmon, Academic Advisor for Freshmen Visit - Take, ‘Computing test on Reading Day _., eRe io ab let Qo ee Spring 2016 ~ 16 hours) 9 1. INFO 2130-; us Computing 2, LBST 1102- 3, MATH 1120-Calculus PSYC 11011 - Psychology Lab D S. GEOL 1200 - Geology ee 6. LBST 2215 - Ethical Issues: Citizenship e Schedule meeting with my Academic Advisor. Schedule meeting with Kristine Hopkins, my Career Coach in the SCPD - Schedule meeting with Brandi Lederman, the Business Career Advisor in the ucc : 4 Summer 2016 =_RA training or internship at Oak Island AccommodationsFall 2016-15 hours ACCT 2121 — Principles of Accounting I ECON 2101 — Principles of Economics ~ Macro (or ECON 2102) STAT 1220 - Statistics / LBST 2102 - Global & Intercultural Connections ENGL 2100 - Writing About Literature Writing Intensive yaepr Schedule meeting with my Academic Advisor. - Schedule meeting with Kristine Hopkins, my Career Coach in the SCPD - Schedule meeting with Brandi Lederman, the Business Career Advisor in the ucc 7) ‘Spring 2017 - 15 hours J GLB Study Abroad at ISA in Buenos Aires, Argentina. 1. ACCT 2122 — Principles of Accounting II 2. ECON 2102 ~ Principles of Economics ~ Micro 3. SPAN 2201 - Intermediate Spanish I 36:12 _ ea na ‘Water Kayaking ‘Real Estate Development 4 Schedule meeting with my Academic Advisor. = Schedule meeting with Kristine Hopkins, my Career Coach in the SCPD = Schedule meeting with Brandi Lederman, the Business Career Advisor in the pr ucc G jumymer 2017 ~ imesh ip at Oak Island Accommodations oe Fall 2017 - 15 hours 2 NOTE: Select top three’ (Gt am considering for a potential major. . MGMT 3140- Organizational Behavior COMM 3160 - Business Communications INFO 3130 - Mgmt Information Systems OPER 3100 - Operations Management KNES 1099 - Topics in Games/Exercise/Sports:Soccer yeene - Schedule meeting with my Academic Advisor. = Schedule meeting with Kristine Hopkins, my Career Coach in the SCPD- Schedule meeting with Brandi Ledermann, the Business Career Advisor in the ucc Spring 2018 - 15 hours MGMT 3241 - Acquiring & Maintaining Talent MGMT 3282 - Managerial Ethics BLAW 3150 - Business Law I MKTG 3110 - Marketing Con KNES 2233 - Rock Climbis yaepe Summer 2018 1, Obtain internship at Bank Of America Fall 2018 - 15 hours MGMT 3242 - Developing & Retaining Talent ‘MGMT 3000 - Topics in Management ECON 3125 - Managerial Economics 20 - Financial Management “ "OC Spring 2019 - 15 hours MGMT 3280 -- Strategic Planning . MGMT 3243 - Employment Law . MGMT 3287 - Managerial Leadership Analytical Critical thinking Decision making Listening Oral communication ‘Stress management Time management . Written communication (0. Goal setting BO PIAMALRE11. Technical skills 42. Financial Skills 13, Human Relations kills Needed fe 1. Interpersonal skills 2. Bthics 3. Conflict management skills / er in Talent Man: