FOS 100 SOPHIA COLLEGE READINESS MILESTONE 3 {2020} – Strayer University | FOS100 SOPHIA COLLEGE READINESS MILESTONE 3 {A Grade}

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FOS 100 SOPHIA COLLEGE READINESS MILESTONE 3 {2020} – Strayer University Which of the following is the best question you can ask yourself before selecting a major? • What career can I envis... ion myself both enjoying and excelling in? • What are most of the other students I know majoring in? • Will this diploma or certificate look good on my office wall?What will my family and friends think of me if I pursue this major? • What will my family and friends think of me if I pursue this major? RATIONALE Majors enable you to develop specialized skills and knowledge that are often related to specific career paths. For this reason, it's extremely important for you to consider your career interests and personal capabilities before choosing a major. CONCEPT Selecting a Major 2 Which of the following is NOT a best practice for researching a potential career that interests you? • Observe people who have the career you want as they work. • Apply to the job that interests you now, even though you are not qualified yet. • Look at job postings to learn what skills and experience are required. • Speak to people who have the career you want about their jobs. RATIONALE It's not time to apply that job until you meet the basic qualifications, although it may be good time to inquire about an internship. CONCEPT Finding the Right Career Path 3 Which of the following is NOT a best practice for determining the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary for the career you want? • Looking at job and internship postings. • Taking a variety of courses to see what is fun or interesting to you. • Talking to people who work in the field. • Discussing your career ambitions with your advisor. RATIONALE This is not a best practice. However, you should talk to people, your advisor, or other people who work in the industry or role you are interested in. You can also look at job descriptions and postings to see what skills, knowledge and experience you need to build. CONCEPT Planning for Your Career 4 What is the purpose of your GPA in higher education? • To provide a measure of your effort and ability while you are in school. • To create a ranked hierarchy among students. • To gamify your learning experience and make it more fun. • To create a competitive atmosphere among students. RATIONALE Your GPA is a reflection of the effort you put in as well as your skills and talents. CONCEPT Grades in Higher Education 5 When selecting a minor, which of the following should be considered? • If the topic is interesting to you • If the topic is easy for you • If the topic is difficult for you • If the topic is confusing to you RATIONALE Your minor is your secondary focus of study, so it should be something that excites you. CONCEPT Selecting a Minor 6 When is the best time to start looking for an internship? • During the summer of your junior senior year. • As soon as you have the skills, knowledge, and experience for your career. • During the spring, autumn, or winter of your junior senior year. • As soon as you feel ready to explore potential careers. RATIONALE This is the best time to start looking for an internship. Although some schools require you to do it during your junior or senior year, there are benefits to doing your internships earlier. For example, an internship done earlier in your academic career may help you decide what major or minors to declare, or what courses you should take. It also may help you decide which careers and organizations are not a good fit so you can adjust your academic plans accordingly. CONCEPT Finding an Internship 7 Which of the following is NOT an effective way to manage your GPA? • Create a goal for what grade you want in a course and execute a plan to achieve that grade. • Take a reasonable number of courses so you have enough time to study. • Argue with your instructor over the grades you receive on assignments and exams. • Enroll in classes that are appropriate for your skill level and experience. RATIONALE Recall that your GPA is a measure of your abilities and the effort that you put into your courses. Therefore, your grades are mostly yours to own. It's fine to ask questions about your grades, but you should never beg or argue over them. CONCEPT Maintaining the Grades You Need or Want 8 When getting ready for an interview, you should prepare a statement about why you want to do the internship with the organization. Is this statement true or false? • True, because this is a requirement for receiving credit for the internship. • True, because employers will almost always ask you why you want to work there. • False, because this is not something you would discuss in an internship interview. • False, because you don't want to give the employer the impression that you are too eager. RATIONALE You do want to prepare this statement before you interview because it's likely that you will be asked this question. Take some time to research the organization and the people you are working with so you will have enough information to make a good argument for yourself. CONCEPT Preparing for the Interview 9 Which of the following is NOT a purpose of a major? • To acquire skills and knowledge for your career. • To help you become a specialist. • To give you a primary focus for your studies. • To provide a second focus for your studies. RATIONALE A minor provides a second focus for your studies, whereas a major is your primary focus. CONCEPT Majors and Minors in Higher Education 10 How are internships mutually beneficial to the student and employer? • Students improve their GPA, and the organizations they intern for have an opportunity to try out new talent. • Students make a good living, and the organizations they intern for have an opportunity to try out new talent. • Students try out the workplace, and the organizations they intern for have an opportunity to try out new talent. • Students declare their majors, and the organizations they intern for have an opportunity to try out new talent. RATIONALE Internships are mutually beneficial to students and employers because they enable employers and students to see if they are a good fit for each other. CONCEPT The Role of Internships in Higher Education [Show More]

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