Dr.

Felicia Vaughn
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Careers in Psychology

Welcome
Job Search
Finding Your Fit
Company Qualities
Research Factors
Research Plan of Action
Visiting Various Websites
APA Resources

AGENDA

Task Type: Discussion Board Deliverable Length: 2 parts: See assignment details
Points Possible: 75 Due Date: 7/20/2014 11:59:59 PM CT Primary Task Response:
Begin this Discussion Board task by creating a list of 10 organizations and their Web sites
that fit within your target job market (1 of which can be your current organization). Input them
into your Target Organization Template List. As you conduct your research, consider the
potential each organization offers.
Next, choose 3 organizations to focus on, and complete the detailed information about these
3 organizations in the Target Organization Template List.
Upload the list as an attached document to the Discussion Board area.
In 34 paragraphs within the Discussion Board area, share the following information with
your classmates for the 3 organizations that you researched (for those of you who want to
advance within your current organization, this is an excellent opportunity to think through
where you may want to grow within your organization or field):
Name of the organization
Mission of the organization
Career options within the organization
3 aspects of the organization that align with your goals
Be certain to use all resources available to you for this task, including the resources found in
the M.U.S.E.


Phase 2 DB


The best type of job search is FOCUSED.

You will waste time just applying to any job of
interest to you.

The average job search takes 6 9 months.
Job Search

Purpose: Looking for a place to work which will be
a good fit.

Benefits
1. Gain knowledge of employers in your industry of choice.
2. Can more easily determine companies with job openings.
3. Prepared for job interviews.
4. More easily establish network of contacts within companies of interest.
5. Work at a place aligned with your mission and values.
6. Increased Job Satisfaction.
Focused Job Search

Zappos leader in online retail industry. Offers new
hires $2,000 bonus to quit.

Logic Those who arent committed to working for
Zappos or who are not a good fit into the company
culture will take the bonus and leave. Those who
dont tend to be a good fit for Zappos culture.

Result 2 3% accept the bonus and leave.
Example

Financial Stability
Products and Services
Company Growth
Mission and Vision Statements
Career Opportunities for Growth
Public/Private/Foreign Owned
Small or Large
Hierarchy and Structure

Source: NACE Job Choices, 2013
Other Company Qualities

Industry Accounting, Medical Device, Education

Geography Relocation??????

Reputation Best of Lists, GlassDoor.com

Alignment Passions & Hobbies How I Found My
Job at a Best Company (Share Screen)






Factors to Consider

Research Plan of
Action

Do you already have an idea of at least one company
of interest to you? If so, what is it?


If not, what is your career goal? You established this
in your Phase 1 DB2 and Phase 1 IP. Knowing the
name of your future occupation, go to
www.indeed.com. (Share Screen)
Idea????

Search a List of Best Companies:
CNN 100 Best Companies to Work For -
http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/best-companies/
2012/2013 Working Mother 100 Best Companies -
http://www.workingmother.com/best-companies/2012-working-mother-100-
best-companies
2013 Best Companies for Multicultural Women -
http://www.workingmother.com/best-companies/2013-best-companies-
multicultural-women
Fortunes 100 Best Companies to Work For -
http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fastest-growing/2012/full_list/
Top 100 & Best Employer List for Your State -
http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/best-
companies/2012/states/IL.html
Still No Idea?

Company Name Google, IBM, Apple, etc.

Lets Determine the Industry Your Company of Choice is in to
find other companies
1. Hoovers Database - http://www.hoovers.com/
2. LinkedIN - http://www.linkedin.com

Use Career One Stop Employer Locator to Find Other
Employers in that Industry By Location
http://www.acinet.org/employerlocator/EmployerLocator.asp?n
odeid=18&action=industry

Next Steps

You can google the company name and go to their
website to find their mission statement.

Quintessential Directory of Career Centers -
http://www.quintcareers.com/career_centers/L_co
mpanies.html (Takes you directly to their Career
Page)
Company Websites

CTU Career Services Share Screen

Quintcareers Step-by-Step Guide to Researching
Companies -
http://www.quintcareers.com/researching_compan
ies_guide.html
Other Sources

Task Type: Discussion Board Deliverable Length: 2 parts: See assignment details
Points Possible: 75 Due Date: 7/20/1014 11:59:59 PM CT Primary Task Response:
Begin this Discussion Board task by creating a list of 10 organizations and their Web sites
that fit within your target job market (1 of which can be your current organization). Input
them into your Target Organization Template List. As you conduct your research, consider
the potential each organization offers.
Next, choose 3 organizations to focus on, and complete the detailed information about
these 3 organizations in the Target Organization Template List.
Upload the list as an attached document to the Discussion Board area.
In 34 paragraphs within the Discussion Board area, share the following information with
your classmates for the 3 organizations that you researched (for those of you who want to
advance within your current organization, this is an excellent opportunity to think through
where you may want to grow within your organization or field):
Name of the organization
Mission of the organization
Career options within the organization
3 aspects of the organization that align with your goals
Be certain to use all resources available to you for this task, including the resources found
in the M.U.S.E.


Phase 2 DB


Find APA Format: In-text Citations & References
PowerPoint in Instructor Files

Paraphrase PowerPoint in Instructor Files

APA Citation Center in CTU Library

APA Review Sessions in Writing Support Center
(Click Learning Center Tab)

APA Resources