Answer each question in three sentences or less.
1. What kinds of information will you need to find on a routine basis in the early years of your career? What tasks or goals will they help you to achieve? What types of relationships will they help you build or sustain?
2. What sources do you currently use to find information about your field? Focus on publications and genres you use when you are looking up information for yourself, not texts that instructors provide to you. Why do you rely on each of these source types?
3. What gaps exist in your current set of information sources? Are there types of information that are difficult to find using the publications and genres you mentioned in Question 2? Do you have concerns about how trustworthy any of the aforementioned sources are?
1. In the early years of my career, I will need to find information related to industry trends, best practices, and market analysis to help me achieve my goals of staying competitive and growing professionally. This information will also help me build and sustain relationships with clients, colleagues, and industry experts.
2. I currently use industry-specific websites, professional organizations' publications, and relevant books to find information about my field. I rely on these sources because they provide up-to-date information, in-depth analysis, and diverse perspectives that help me stay informed and make informed decisions.
3. The gaps in my current set of information sources include a lack of access to proprietary industry reports and data, as well as limited firsthand experiences shared by practicing professionals. Some types of information may be difficult to find using the publications and genres mentioned in Question 2, such as company-specific data or insider perspectives. I have concerns about the trustworthiness of certain online sources and industry reports, as they may not always be unbiased or accurate.