CIS100 Final Project: My Career Web Page
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Introduction
The final project for CIS100 is where you will develop a web page that is designed to focus on the
preparation for your future career. In this course, you have had a Career Project assignment to have
you explore the uses of technology in your chosen profession and you have had a Buying a Computer
assignment that focused on identifying computer configurations and vendors that you could purchase
a computer that would meet the technology requirements of your career. In addition, you have
completed assignments that revolve around budgeting and finance. In this final project, you will
develop a website that would be the result of research you have conducted for your future chosen
profession.
Website Content
Your website must contain the content described in this section. You should use the applications you
have learned this semester to build various parts of the content.
Your chosen profession
You need to include an explanation of what you chosen as your future career path. Describe the
industry you career will take place in as well as the type of activities you would have to perform. You
should consider including links to websites and pictures to enhance your description.
Resume
Your resume should also be present. Your resume should follow standard resume guidelines of being
only a single page. Your resume should be targeted towards a summer internship that would be
helpful to you reaching your career goals. Since your resume is essentially a web document, you
should include relevant links to websites for schools you have and are attending, organizations with
which you have prior work experience, honor societies, clubs, etc. Consider these links as ways of
providing additional information to a potential employer.
Potential Employment Study
You should include at least 3 potential employers. You should do a comprehensive study of each
employer including location, type of industry, number of employees, potential salary/compensation,
and the common uses of technology. The information of this section should be summarized as
table(s), bulleted list, enumerated list, or some other format that is good for giving a concise synopsis
of the information. This should not read like an essay.
Cost of Living Analysis
Based on the location of these employers and your career path propose 3 cost of living analyses. The
difference of each analysis would be based on the salary and location. In your analysis consider the
cost of living expenses from your excel assignments. Each analysis must be thorough and realistic.
You will also need to state financial goals that you would have that may include: buying a home,
retirement, buying a car, savings, etc. As a part of your cost of living analysis, you should show a
plan for achieving your financial goals. This would include showing how much needs to be saved for
a down payment and approximate monthly payments or the amount that needs to be saved each
month. Your plan to achieve your goals is based on the type of goals you have set forth.
Your Technology Needs
Your technology needs may not be entirely based on a desktop machine; you may need a portable
machine, special cell phone, PDA, or some other specialized equipment (that could be classified as a
