Professional Practice

ADA200 / ADIB200 / ADIBM200

Semester 1 / 2 2010
Prepared by J.C. Grech (29/4/10)

Activity Sheet 5
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Please bring this activity sheet into each of your work shop sessions.

(1) Your Name: ................................................................................................................................

Using the websites listed in Information Sheet 2, answer the following questions.

(2) Which industry body(ies) would be best associated with your chosen career?
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(3) Go to one of the listed websites and locate information about types of jobs, careers, educational
requirements and salaries in your chosen profession. Be prepared to present to the class this
information.
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(4) Think about your chosen career. List at least 5 companies that you could approach to seek either an
industry practicum or future employment. Why did you choose each of these companies?
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(5) What strategies would you use to approach these companies for an interview? How would you find
out more about them?
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