FINC 330

Discussion Week 3 contains two parts.

In your initial response to the topic you have to complete the assignment in both part of the discussion.

Part 1: Create UMGC CareerQuest account.

UMGC CareerQuest is a free resource available to all UMGC students and alumni.  

• Go to:  https://careerquest.umgc.edu
• If you already have a CareerQuest account, login using your UMGC sign-on and password.
• If you do not have a CareerQuest account, click on “Join Community!”
• Fill out the required information.  
• Take a screenshot of your Profile page and upload the screenshot to this assignment.  
• This assignment takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. 

If you have questions, email [email protected]

Part 2: Job Search Strategies  

Watch the job search videos in CandidCareers. You can access these through CareerQuest. Take notes! (No submission is required). Start with these videos, then browse the rest in the job searching category:

• Job Searching 101
• Getting Connected
• Treat Your Job Search like a Job
• Be Flexible at First
• Investigate the Company and Industry
• Keep an Open Mind
• Business Analyst

Watch some of the following videos. There are much more… View whatever is of your interest.

Discussion post: In your own words, answer the following questions:

• Using the attached file, tell me how you would fill in the red & yellow circles and where you think they might overlap.
  • /content/enforced/582315-001017-01-2215-OL2-6982/Career Niche Diagram 190906.pdf
• Reflection – What did you learn from this assignment?