Assignment 1 (Information Goals)

A. Write short paragraph (1-3 line) about the following.

 What kind of organization would you like to work for? (Public or private, large, or small, established
or new, traditional or changing).
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 What kind of work schedule do you want? (Regular or irregular hours, overtime, weekend work).
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 What kind of work setting do you want? (in the office all the time, in the field, a combination)
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 How much do you want to travel for work?

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 How willing, or eager, are you to relocate?

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 What is important to you about the geographical location of the job? (specific town, state or country,
characteristics of climate)
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 What salary range do you want?

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  What other benefits are important to you? (medical plans, disability insurance, pension, profit
sharing, vacation, education reimbursement).
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What is important to you about the personalities and attitudes of the people with whom you work?
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 How much more education or formal training do you want?

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 What are your career goals for five years from now?
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B. Use the statements below to review your understanding.

1. I can see the interview from the employer's point of view. The employer wants: …….
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2. I can list the five qualities most employers would like to see in an employee. They are:
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3. I know what I want in a job. The most important things to me are: ...
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