Baruch College Informational Interview PPT

The overall goal of this assignment is to expose you to career paths that integrate psychology and personal finance.

  

By completing this assignment, students will be able to:

Assignment-Related Career Readiness   Competencies:

 

Demonstrate        the ability to connect with a professional in a field that combines both        psychology and personal finance.

Develop a        better understanding of how psychology and personal finance are        integrated.

Articulate        via video presentation the knowledge and insight gained. 

Career   & Self-Development

Communication

Digital   Technology

Career   & Self-Development

Presentation topic:

Choose one of the following occupations and conduct an informational interview with someone in that career:

Financial Psychologist

Financial      Therapist

Financial      Counselor

Financial      Coach

Financial      Planner

Financial      Advisor

  

1. Project Grading Breakdown (120 points total):

Presentation:      100 points

Peer      feedback Evaluations: 20 point

Please read the following instructions CAREFULLY.

1. Failure to follow instructions will result in a lower grade.

Presentation must include the following:

Informational Interview:

Self-reflection:

1. Interviewee’s biographical info:

oName

oOccupation

oYears in the field

oWebsite (if applicable)

Questions:

What do you do in a typical day or week?

How did you get started in this career? What has been your career path?

What experience, education, training, and skills did you most need?

How do you integrate psychology into the work you do?

What do you like about your work? What do you dislike about your work?

What trends do you see in this industry?

What internship/co-op/volunteer experience do you recommend for someone interested in this field? 

Include at least one additional question of your choosing

• What aspects of this profession match your interests, skills, and values? What aspects do not match your preferences? Explain. What did you hear that you liked the best and least?

If you are still interested in this field, what will you do next to further your exploration/preparation for it?

• If you are not interested in this field as a result of your informational interview, what will you do next to continue your career exploration?