Overview: In making your pivot to a full-time job search in CAR 490, you will investigate what kinds of jobs closely match your Strengths, Skills, and Preferences that you presented in Presentation #1. In addition, you will research the career paths associated with these jobs; i.e., from entry-level to where you could be in three years. You could plot out a life-time career path, but statistics from many experts indicate you will probably make a pivot in your career by year three or five. If you are still a ways from graduation, you will want to consider a second internship or accelerating opportunity that will get you even closer to your strong first job Please get started on this project as soon as possible. You should schedule your informational interviews ASAP. Begin by reviewing the following resources to help you request and execute successful informational interviews, which are critical to your presentation construction. As you re
view these resources, consider 1) the purpose of the informational interview and how it is different from a traditional job interview 2) the role of the informational in the internship setting, in the career search, and in long-term career advancement, and 3) techniques for successful informational interviews (including the importance of sending a thank you to your interviewing subject within 24hours after completing the interview). As you consider who to interview for your research, consider using the Career Spring platform. Through Career Spring, you can access an archive of video interviews with professionals across industries. Many of these profiled professionals are also available for 1-1 virtual meetings, which can serve as informational interviews, and professionals have calendars linked with their profiles, allowing you to make an appointment directly. Professionals who were first generation college students are also noted. you should