This assignment is worth 5% of your final grade. As you wrap up your BUS 303 experience, Assignment 6 gives you the opportunity to reflect on what you’ve learned this semester. Your final assignment will include both a reflection and

projection (as described below) provided in a written entry.

Below are the Business 303 topics; use these topics in your responses:

• Professionalism • Effective Communication • Professional Judgment and Ethical

Decision-making • Professional Presentations

• Working in Teams • Highly Functional Teams • Editing for Business Writing

• Emotional Intelligence • Giving and Receiving Feedback

• Dealing with Difficult People • Resumes

• Cover Letters • Job Search Process • Interview Success

• Managing Your Online Presence • Building/Enhancing Your LinkedIn

Profile • Persuasion • Negotiation

• Diversity in the Workplace • Networking and Relationship Building

• Mentoring • Leadership Skills

Reflection

1. Describe three lessons or concepts from this course that you feel were the most

valuable to you. Be specific about what you learned and why it was meaningful or useful. If you find this difficult, please explain why and provide 2-3 specific suggestions

for how this course could be improved for future business students.

2. Describe a time you “failed” in BUS 303 — a time when your action (or inaction)

resulted in a disappointing result. What did you learn from that experience?

3. Overall, did your professional skills grow during this semester? Why or why not?

Projection Think about the challenges that might arise as you pursue your professional goals over the next

five years. How will you use 2 – 3 professional skills to navigate those challenges?

Grading Criteria

• Two pages, double-spaced • Clear, actionable plan for the future • Discussing each question and concept/lesson in a thoughtful way

• Organization of entry

Due:

• December 11 via BB