In an essay of at least 3 FULL pages, provide the following information:

• An overview of a career or professional path of interest. Include WHAT it is and also WHY you are interested in this path. What are the job outlooks for your chosen career? Police Officer

• Information about WHAT it takes to be successful in the career you have selected. What skills or experiences are necessary? Why type of training? How much education? Refer to at least 3 job ads in your answer. Job ads in NY/NJ

• A 4-year plan for success. List at least four CONCRETE GOALS and explain HOW you plan to achieve them. Try to focus in particular on resources that FDU offers that can help you to achieve those goals. These goals should be connected to what you learned about success in your career.

• Your own personal reflection: after having researched this career, how do you feel about it and your fit for it? How does it align with your values, skills, and interests?

Research suggestions:

• Job ads

• Successful resumes in your field

• Advice blogs or websites

• Library databases

**Follow MLA formatting for any outside references.**

Criteria for Evaluation

• Depth of information/follows directions (50 points) 

• Synthesis of information (how you can pull different resources together to make your points) (25 points) 

• Clarity and correctness of writing (12.5 points)

• Appropriate citations (12.5 points)