T R I N I T Y W E S T E R N U N I V E R S I T Y
LDRS 432
Building Leaders II: Vocation and Career Planning
Final Assignment: Career Development Plan
Students will submit a written paper summarizing and applying the learnings from this course in a
way that is helpful in ongoing life design.
The paper will be between 4-6 pages in length (including resume) and must be in APA
format with a Reference page. The assignment MUST be submitted as one document.
Assignment Requirements
APA Format/Overall Organization
Title page, appropriate headings, reference page. Organize the paper in a coherent
way. Make sure to proofread your paper for spelling and grammar errors. / 4
Introduction
Introduce who you are and what is important to you. Summarize your personality,
interests, values, skills and experiences in 2-3 paragraphs. (How would you briefly
describe yourself in a cover letter or in an interview?)
/ 5
Birkman Report
Birkman Map: Describe your Interests, Usual Style, Needs and Stress behaviors
and if you agree with it. Why or why not?
Birkman Interests: Describe your top 3 areas of interests and if you agree with the
Birkman. Why or why not?
/ 10
Vocation
Describe your understanding of vocation (calling), what it means to you and what
you believe your vocation might be. Use at least one of the Ted Talks or articles in
Moodle under Unit 3.
/ 5
Career Path
Choose one potential career path that would be a good fit for you based on what
you know about your skills, interests, values, and experience. Describe why you
chose it.
/ 4
Action Steps
Name three steps you can take to bring you closer to that career path. What are
the obstacles or challenges that could potentially get in your way? Who can help
you? How?
/ 6
Resume
Create a targeted resume for this career path. Highlight your skills and
experiences that would make an employer want to hire you for the career path
you have chosen.
/ 6
Total Marks for Written Project / 40
