PLEASE MAKE IT INSPIRING, ABOUT A BEHAVIOR CERTIFIED BOARD ANALYST (Woman) DOES NOT NEED TO BE ANYTHING SPECIFIC, JUST ANWERING THE QUESTIONS ON A INSPIRIGN WAY
The Interview Project in this course will consist of a written paper and will help you to examine your career development in two parts. It should be written in standard APA style (i.e. double-spaced in 12 point Times New Roman font with one-inch margins). Your paper should be 3 to 5 pages in length (not including cover or reference page if included), well-organized and well-written.
For the first part of this project, you will need to locate and interview a person who holds the career you plan to pursue. Remember, many professionals are extremely busy and you may need to schedule this interview several weeks ahead of time – do not wait until the last minute! You should include information about the interview in your reflection paper articulating why you have chosen a certain career path, how it is a realistic and attainable goal, and how you plan on attaining that career goal.
For the second part of this project, you should include whether your career plans have changed after taking this course, what new careers related to psychology you learned about, what types of experiences you will seek out to meet your career goals, and what areas you need further information in to pursue your goals.
Interview Project Guidance: The following are sample questions provided as a guide for your interview. However, you are not restricted to using only these questions; feel free to incorporate additional inquiries based on the context of the interview.
Introduction:
1. Can you briefly introduce yourself and your current role in the career field?
First Part – Career Choice:
2. Why did you choose this specific career path?
3. How does this career align with your interests and goals?
4. Can you share your journey in achieving this career and any significant milestones?
Logistics of the Interview:
5. How did you schedule and prepare for the interview?
6. Were there any challenges or insights gained during the interview process?
Reflection on Career Choice:
7. In what ways is your chosen career realistic and attainable for you?
8. How has this interview influenced or reaffirmed your career goals?
9. Are there specific aspects of the career that were emphasized during the interview?
Second Part – Course Impact:
10. Have your career plans evolved or changed as a result of taking this course?
11. What new career options related to psychology have you discovered through the course?
12. How do you plan to integrate the knowledge gained in the course into your career pursuits?
Future Career Goals:
13. What experiences do you plan to seek out to further your career goals?
14. Are there any specific areas or skills you feel you need more information or training in?
Conclusion:
15. Summarize the key insights from the interview and how it has contributed to your understanding of your career path.
Remember to tailor these questions to the specifics of the career and individual you are interviewing. Additionally, ensure that the responses align with the guidelines for the written paper in standard APA style.
