Day 8 Assignment

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Day 8 Assignment

• Read Ch. 1, Communicating at Work
• Read Appendix 2 Section on E-Mail,A 20-23
• SuggestionsCD Learning Assessment ToolCD
  Study Skills PrimerDo Myers-Briggs Temperament
  Inventory(Personality Index Please Understand
  MeAvailable in Advising /Counseling office and
  in the Open Computer Lab.

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Todays Agenda

• Read in Syllabus about the next presentation, the
  Organizational Report.
• Considerations for selection of business/
  company. Choice needed in one week. Basis for
  several assignments
• View career planning materials.
• Test 1

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Company Research Gather material from a variety
of resources

• Try business directories at the Library
• Use the Internet
• Visit the company's Web site
• Try local newspaper articles
• Check the Yellow pages
• Observe at the workplace
• Talk to people

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Become knowledgeable about the company

• In a field of interest to you?
• Locally-owned or a national chain?
• How many branches are there?
• Location of nearest branch?
• International operation?
• Location of headquarters?
• Who owns the company?
• How long has it been in business?
• more..

5

• How does the company work?
• What does it do?
• Place in the economy?
• Industry leader or newcomer?
• Track record and forecast?
• How many people employed there?
• Typical employees duties/ attire?
• Who to contact?