Fin 180 Assignments
Class Assignments
| Date / Time | Title | Location | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Saturday, January 18
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
|
Personality Survey | Students will take a personality test to identify strengths and weaknesses. Using a provided prompt, input results into ChatGPT to generate career suggestions based on strengths. The prompt and personality descriptions must be included along with a list of potential finance career paths such as Data Analysis, Corporate Finance, Investment Banking, etc. Click to see resources | |
|
Saturday, January 18
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
|
Resume Submission | Create a professional resume using the Finance Society resume format. Utilize VMock for feedback and ensure correct formatting, no errors, and proper layout. This resume should be prepared for future job opportunities or recruiting. Assistance is available from the Student Career Coaches (SCC). | |
|
Saturday, January 25
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
|
Six Point Email to 3 Companies/Firms | Send an email to three individuals with whom you'd like to have an informational interview to learn more about their career and company. Follow the six point email format. Submit a brief summary of the individuals you reached out to and their associated companies. | |
|
Saturday, January 25
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
|
Recruiting Tracker | Maintain a list of professionals to network with, including their roles, companies, and contact details. Record notes on conversations, networking outcomes, and follow-up plans. | |
|
Saturday, January 25
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
|
LinkedIn Profile | Create or update a LinkedIn profile based on lecture guidelines. Submit a PDF screenshot of your profile to Learning Suite. Profiles should be professional and stand out. LinkedIn is widely used by recruiters, making it a key tool in professional networking. Click to see resources | |
|
Friday, January 31
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
|
Financial Services Conference | Attend the conference on January 31st. This event offers insights into various finance jobs and opportunities held by BYU alumni and serves as a networking opportunity. If unable to attend, notify the TAs promptly. | |
|
Saturday, February 01
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
|
CAR / PAR Stories | Develop responses to common interview questions using the CAR (Challenge, Action, Result) or PAR (Problem, Action, Result) framework. Complete a worksheet and write three stories following this structure. | |
|
Saturday, February 08
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
|
Three Sub-discipline Study | Take time researching a sub-discipline that interests you and submit a one-page write up outlining what you learned about a career in that sub-discipline. This can include typical roles, application qualifications, day to day functions, compensation expectations, etc. | |
|
Saturday, February 15
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
|
Elevator Pitch | Submit a written copy of your elevator pitch. The length of the pitch should be about 60 - 90 seconds length. Points will be deducted for elevator pitches that are not thorough or that don't follow the structure discussed in class. | |
|
Saturday, February 15
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
|
Meet with Student Career Coach | Schedule and attend an in-person meeting with an SCC via Calendly. Have them review your resume and discuss topics such as recruiting acceptance into the finance program, and internships. Submit a one-page write-up summarizing who you met, what you learned, and key takeaways from the meeting. Go to "Student Career Coaches" tab to find coaches and their links | |
|
Saturday, February 22
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
|
Association Meeting Attendance | Attend one association meeting of your choice during the term. Options include general Finance Society Meetings or sub-association meetings. Submit a quiz on Learning Suite to fulfill this requirement. | |
|
Saturday, February 22
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
|
2 Informational Interviews | Conduct two informational interviews (coffee chats) with professionals in your desired field. Use class frameworks such as the 6-point email and TIARA method to prepare. These interviews are opportunities to learn, network, and gain insights into career paths. Submit a write-up outlining who you met with and what was discussed in the informational interviews. | |
|
Tuesday, February 25
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
|
The Job Closer Write-up | Read assigned chapters from The Job Closer and write a one-page paper responding to a prompt found on Learning Suite. This assignment helps prepare you for future job opportunities. | |
|
Tuesday, February 25
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
|
Final - Based on The Job Closer |