Ideal Job

Assignment Criteria

Address all of the following:

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What is your interest in hospitality business?

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How did this interest develop?  Who /what influenced your decision to major in Hospitality  Business and to pursue a career in the hospitality industry?

2.What are your career goals?

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Consider descriptors (include the ones that best suit your selected occupation)

such as:

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For what segment of the hospitality industry do you work?  What is the name or type of company or organization

where do you work?

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What is your position and title?

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What type of work do you perform?  What are your duties, responsibilities and assignments/projects?

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To whom do you report and who reports to you?

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With whom do you work?

Describe your peers/colleagues.

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Describe a typical work session

.  Think about the complete session from beginning to end.  For example: What does a “typical” work session include

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i.e.,

daily responsibilities, meetings/conferences, lunches, dinners, customer service/interaction, etc.?

3.

If you had the opportunity to ask ONE question of an individual concerning your ideal job, what question would you ask?

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What information would confirm for you that your ideal job is ideal for you?

What do you REALLY want to know about your ideal job?

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Hint: Consider a question for which the answer provides information you otherwise would not know or could not find on your own; e.g., a question that seeks a meaningful and influential answer that helps. you better understand

your ideal job, and that helps you determine if your ideal job is ideal for you.

Do not ask a question that you can (and should) research on your own; e.g., What is the average salary for this job ?

Format

Type-written, prefer Arial 11 font, double spaced, 1 -2 pages.

Be sure to cite your sources and include a list of references.  Either APA or MLA style is