Critical Thinking
PART I:
- Build a professional-quality resume or CV that offers a clear representation of you and your skills. Be sure to access the CSU-Global Career Center through the student portal and explore the resources, information, and tools available to assist you in your career pursuits. Pay particular attention to the resources pertaining to building an effective resume (Links to an external site.), as well as information pertaining to the job interview (Links to an external site.). Note that among the comprehensive offerings, Career Center reviewers will evaluate your resume free of charge.
- Build a professional-quality resume or CV that offers a clear representation of you and your skills. Explore the CSU-Global Career Center for additional support.
- Note: You may fictionalize company names, reference information, contact information, or any other information that you feel may compromise your privacy, although the resume/CV should reflect your qualifications as accurately as possible.
- Conduct a practice interview either on your own (using flash cards with prepared questions), with the help of a friend/family member, or with a professional in your field.
Part II:
Next, develop a well-written paper that includes the following:
- The results of your job search
- A summary of what you learned in building a resume
- An assessment of your experience in a practice interview, including what you learned that you can apply to a real-life interview.
Deliverables
Your paper should meet the following requirements:
- Be 5-6 pages in length, excluding the title and references pages.
- Be formatted according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing & APA.
- In addition to course resources, use the CSU-Global Library to find three additional resources to support the position you take.