1. Read Chapter 3 “Mental Wanderings” in your textbook. Pay particular attention to the chart on page 52, and the detailed explanations of the mindsets on pages 56-77.<\/p>\n
2. Read Chapter 4, “Wandering beyond Majors and Minors” paying particular attention to pp. 91-95 dealing with mapping your major.<\/p>\n
Assignment 2<\/p>\n
Create your own Major Map & Analysis<\/p>\n
1. Following the directions on pages 91-95, create a map of your major.<\/p>\n
2. Write a short summary of the most important aspects of your major or particular skills, knowledge, or experiences you acquired through your education that you would want to share with an employer.<\/p>\n
If you find this exercise challenging, consider asking some of your fellow majors for their ideas and suggestions. If you haven’t selected a major yet, map and analyze the major you are considering.<\/p>\n
The Major Map and analysis is worth up to 10 points.<\/p>\n
Assignment 2<\/p>\n
To upload your assignment:<\/p>\n
* Review the directions on “Uploading Assignment Files” under “Viewing Assignments” in the “Help” section.<\/p>\n
* You can save your document as a .doc (Word), .rtf (Rich Text File), or .txt (Plain Text).<\/p>\n
* You are required to use this file naming convention: yourlastname1.doc replacing [yourlastname] with your last name and [1] with the correspondent assignment number.<\/p>\n
* To attach two or more files click on the Browse for Local File and Attach File buttons\u00a0 before you click on the Submit button.<\/p>\n
Optional Reading<\/p>\n
If you plan to become a manager, you might find the following article about the value of mindsets in the workplace, interesting.\u00a0 You can likely download a pdf of the articule through your college library.<\/p>\n
Gosling, John & Mintzberg, Henry. “The Five Minds of a Manager.” Harvard Business Review, November 2003, Vol. 81 Issue 11, p54-63.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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