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Industry and Career Research Report
Professor’s Name
Student’s name
Student’s number
Date of submission
Running head: INDUSTRY AND CAREER RESEARCH
REPORT 1
Table of Contents
Industry and career research report 3
Academic Program Outline 3
Industry affiliations 5
Professional associations 5
Purpose 5
Users 6
Services 6
Events 6
Membership and fees 6
Industry certification and publication 6
Levels 6
Cost of certification 7
Process 7
Benefits 7
Industry related publications 7

News Article 8
Job posting 8
Three job requirements 8
Job fit 8
Industry and career research reportAcademic Program Outline
The program below if for accounting, it will enable you to learn
how to set up your business for success. After studying the
program, you will acquire skills that will help you get a job in
any business environment or start up your own business and
manage it well. The program covers managerial accounting,
financial accounting and use of software that operate in
business environment (Centennial College, 2015).
Table Number 1
Program name: Business administration- Accounting
Program number: 2405
Program coordinator:
Course code
Course title
Weekly hours
One course learning outcome
Semester 1
ACCT-12
Financial accounting 1
4(2+2)
The course introduces simple tools to allow you to analyze
financial information and explain the information contained in
the financial statements in your future roles as managers,
investors, or other users of financial accounting information.
COMM-160/161
College communication 1
3
It enables the student to develop skills in grammar, sentence
variety, paragraph development, vocabulary and reading
comprehension.
COMP-106

Applied business software 1
8(4+4)
Students to develop skills needed to prepare for the MOS
(Microsoft Office Specialist) exam for Word and PowerPoint
FINA-110
Canadian investment funds course
4
overview of the economic and investment framework in which
the mutual fund industry operates
MATH-119
Mathematics of finance part 2
MKTG-116
Principles of marketing
3
It provides an overview of contemporary marketing,
emphasizing the management of the product/service, price,
promotion and distribution areas of an organization within a
changing environment.
Semester 2
ACCT-150
Small Business Software
6(2+4)
Create and maintain electronic accounting records for various
types of businesses
ACCT-221
Financial Accounting 2
4
Preparation of financial statements in accordance with
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
BUSN-225
Intro to Research Methods and Data Analysis
4
Apply statistical and other quantitative techniques to business
problems and interpret the solutions for improved decision-

making.
COMM-170/171
College Communication 2
3
The student will recognize and use a variety of structural and
stylistic techniques, analyze audience, purpose, and tone, and
develop critical reading and thinking skills.
COMP-126
Applied Business Software 2
8(4+4)
The student will recognize and use a variety of structural and
stylistic techniques, analyze audience, purpose, and tone, and
develop critical reading and thinking skills.
GNED-500
Global Citizenship: Social Analysis to Social Action
3
This course allows students to develop a sound understanding of
what it means to be a global citizen, both personally and
professionally.
Note: “adapted from Centennial College…”Industry affiliations
There are many affiliations that one can join after completing
the program of accounting. They include Certified General
Accountant Association of Canada, Canadian Academic
Accounting Association, Forensic Accounting, Society of
Management of Accountants of Canada (CMA) and many others.
Professional associations
Canada has many professional associations. When one
completes the Accounting program, they can join various
professional bodies to share ideas about their careers.
Chartered Professional Accountants Canada (CPA)
Purpose
CPA Canada is a national organization that was formed to unify
the accounting profession in Canada. It has qualified
professionals that provide high standards of accounting,

morality and committed business practices. Members of the
organization bring together values they share, innovations and
inventions, management skills and different business skills.
CPA plays a very crucial role in collaboration with industries,
public accounting, government, education and profitable and
nonprofit able organizations. Members are involved in making
key decisions to help industries, teach leaders in education
sectors about business and engage with the government by
providing expertise (Chartered Professional Accountants
Canada,2015).
Users
The organization is made up of accountants. They involve in
various projects in collaboration with other stakeholders in
expanding and sharing knowledge.
Services
The organization offers various services to the public. CPA
works with the government by providing expertise that may be
used to guide financial plans and maintain control of resources.
Expertise include tax auditors and financial analysts. The
organization also works with the general public and offers
services like development of secure financing, consultation and
business planning.
Events
The organization is involved in various events. One of the
upcoming events is a national conference meeting in the year
2015. It is designed for CPAs who would like to grow their
skills. The main aim is to update members on the current
emerging issues in accounting. Major discussions will revolve
around financial management and reporting and current
methodologies in taxation, corporate finance and business
management. The other event is a proposed revision to the
independent standards. The revision is aimed at addressing the
breakages of the standards and risk fees. Profession code of

ethics need to be changed and the organization is asking for
members to propose changes. The code of ethics need to be
reviewed so that the organization can meet international
standards (Chartered Professional Accountants Canada, 2015).
Membership and fees
To become a member of CPA, one has to enroll for the course,
sit for exam and pass. A student is given a mentor to gain
experience until he becomes a full member. Entry requirements
are that someone has a degree. Members who join the
organization enjoy a lot of services. Members have saving
programs that enable individuals to buy assets. Examples are
business gold reward cards and discount to buy motor vehicles.
A member can also enjoy parking space and get discounts on
electronics.Industry certification and publication
There are many certifications. The one considered below is
Certified Management Accountant.
Certified management accountant (CMA)
Levels
The program is designed for people who have undergraduate
degree in any field. There are 14 modules that one is required to
complete. Six of them are non-core while eight are core. Non-
core can be offered to those who have an undergraduate degree,
who can only register for their exams (Chartered Professional
Accountants Canada, 2015).
Cost of certification
The cost of certification is summarized in the table as shown
below. They are for the year 2015.
Available module
Price(distance/lecture)
Module 5.1
$700/$900
Module 5.2
$700/$900

Module 6
$700/$900
Process
Students are given tests on non-core modules. They must get
minimum grade of 60% in order to pass successfully. Semester
modules are scheduled for one to learn. A student must finish
one module and pass before proceeding to the second module
(Chartered Professional Accountants Canada, 2015).
Benefits
One who undertakes the certification gets a lot of benefits.
Career advice is available. Members attend conferences and are
updated on current issues concerning their careers. One also
gains practical experience that can help in securing of job
opportunities.
Industry related publications
The certification has a magazine that is published to
communicate to the general public. CMA Canada magazine have
been honored for publishing business information. The
magazine is published ten times in a given year. The magazine
usually contains information related to accounting, financial
management and taxation. This publication helps in
dissemination of new information to members. Subscribers can
receive email alerts and download the magazine for their
personal reading. News Article
Gone with the wind (Stefanac, 2015).
The article talks about lotteries who win money and in short
time they have spent it all. CPA can help these people to make
better decisions. Some common mistakes that winners make are
listed. They include taking actions very fast, leave their jobs
early, forgo any financial advice given to them and buy property
that require high maintenance.
Current issues that affect people are discussed in the article. As

an accountant, one needs to make many financial and
managerial decisions. The article gives advice that can help
people to manage the resources they have and make better
decisions. Job posting
The title of the job that has been advertised is the National
Bank. The position advertised is intermediate accounting
analyst. The location for the job is Toronto, Ontario. However,
the salary range for the job is not shown (National Bank,
2015).Three job requirements
The accountant will be responsible for monitoring financial
position of the clients, highlight variances that are not
acceptable and give the managers detailed reports to solve.
A certification in accounting is also required for the applicant.
The applicant must have knowledge of working with Microsoft
office especially excel.Job fit
Monitoring financial position of the firm is a duty that one who
has done accounting should be able to perform. The program
taught at Centennial provides one with the skill so that he or she
can perform the duty well.
Certification requires is offered. The content taught in
certificates such as CPA and CMA adds quality to the
applicant’s resume. They have high chances of securing the job.
Microsoft skills are taught in the accounting program. This
equips one with needed skills of using Microsoft excel.
References
Chartered Professional Accountants Canada. (n.d.). Welcome to
the home of the pros. Retrieved March 17, 2015, from
https://www.cpacanada.ca/en
Contennial College. (2015, January 1). Accounting. Retrieved
March 17, 2015, from
http://www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-
courses/schools/school-of-business/programs/accounting/
National Bank. (n.d.). Intermediate Accounting Analyst -
Accounting Retrieved March 17, 2015, from

http://www.careerbuilder.ca/jobs/information-
technology/on/intermediate-accounting-analyst-
accounting/jhq3ws65w8sgdf9xlph/?IPath=JRKV&APath=2.21.0.
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Stefanac, R. (2015, March 1). Gone with the windfall. Retrieved
March 17, 2015, from https://www.cpacanada.ca/en/connecting-
and-news/cpa-magazine/articles/2015/March/Gone-with-the-
windfall
Appendix A
Gone with the windfall
Rosalind Stefanac
March 1, 2015
Many lottery winners go through their new riches in no time.
Here are five of their most common mistakes — and how they
can be avoided with some help from a CPA.
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Imagine the freedom of winning millions. It’s a nice fantasy,
created by lottery makers via ads portraying carefree, contented
winners in exotic locales. And people are buying it — literally.
According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp., almost half
of all adults in that province play the lottery at least once in any
given two-month period.
Yet if news reports are any indication, the freedom of winning
is often short-lived. Take Sharon Tirabassi, the Hamilton lottery
winner who made headlines last year for blowing through $10.5
million in only nine years. Today, she is taking the bus to work
and living pay cheque to pay cheque again. In fact, research
shows that the bigger the windfall, the greater the likelihood
that winners will deplete it quickly. A US research paper
comparing those with sizable winnings (US$50,000 to
US$150,000) with those who won US$10,000 or less showed
that the former were more likely to file for bankruptcy after
three to five year.
Sarah, a mother of two who lives in southern Ontario and
requested anonymity, says her experience is a classic case of

what not to do with a lottery win. Five years ago, when her then
husband won $83,000 in Pro-Line (a game where you predict
the winners of upcoming sporting events), it was gone within
six months. "Fortunately, I convinced him to pay off the car and
a credit card because our finances were a mess, but half of it
was spent on stupidity like hosting parties and buying a friend a
$400 DVD player," she says. "My husband already had a high-
paying job and we didn’t invest a thing."
Enter the CPA. Helping clients set objectives and get a realistic
view of what to do with their prize money can be just the ticket
to longer-lasting windfalls. Here’s a list of some of the most
common mistakes lottery winners make and the expert advice
that can set them on the right track.
MISTAKE NO. 1: ACTING TOO FAST
With a large amount of unexpected cash in hand, it’s tempting
to start doling out gifts and spending with abandon. Cynthia
Kett, a principal at Stewart & Kett Financial Advisors Inc. in
Toronto, says there is a tendency among many lottery recipients
to become overwhelmed and make decisions too quickly. "It’s
better to take a tiny bit to have some fun but then park the rest
for at least a few months before you make any big decisions,"
says Kett, who has dealt with several big-ticket winners.
Steve Woloshyn, an accountant in Kelowna, BC, who won $1
million last year, agrees that there’s something to be said for
quiet contemplation. "We put the money aside in a GIC so we
had the time to decide what we wanted to do with it," he says.
"There’s a euphoria in buying stuff but you can blow your
winnings in the first few months by buying frivolous stuff." He
suggests holding off on any major decisions for a while to let
the news sink in.
MISTAKE NO. 2: DITCHING THE JOB EARLY
"People who don’t have any experience in dealing with
extensive financial resources think a million dollars is a lot of
money," says Kett. She recalls one client who quit his job at age

30 when he won $4 million in 1998. "While he still doesn’t have
to work, he had to sell his cottage and can no longer maintain
the lifestyle of those early years," she says. "When you win a
large sum of money earlier in life, you have to realize you may
have another 65 years of living ahead of you and the money
might not last."
Kett says there’s also a propensity among winners to think
investments will always keep up with inflation. "But if you’ve
stopped working and aren’t generating income, it can be a real
problem when your returns don’t keep pace," she points out.
MISTAKE NO. 3: FORGOING ANY FINANCIAL ADVICE
While people are generally more financially literate these days,
only a qualified financial expert will know the intricacies of tax
laws, foreign investment and estate planning. The key is for
winners to find the best path to grow and maintain their wealth,
say experts.
"Many people don’t have a grasp of what it means to be taxed at
the highest rates," says Suzanne Schultz, an estate-planning
specialist at RBC Wealth Management and author of Tax Tips
for Canadians for Dummies. "They also think they can earn 10%
from their investment risk-free and live off the interest."
She says a qualified CPA can point out opportunities to save on
taxes or split income with other taxpayers in the family.
Permanent life insurance is one possible vehicle. "For example,
if older clients have legacy goals and want [the money] to last
through the generations, we might do a permanent life insurance
policy on the lives of the children so that the money eventually
goes to the grandchildren tax free."
Kett also points out that some lottery winners have never had
financial advisers before because they’ve never needed that
level of advice. "CPAs have to be approachable because
sometimes we can seem intimidating, especially to someone

who isn’t used to dealing with lawyers and accountants. We can
be helpful in determining what is possible and reasonable, and
helping clients focus on coming up with a concrete plan for
their money."
MISTAKE NO. 4: BUYING A HIGH-MAINTENANCE
PROPERTY
A dream home or vacation property might be at the top of the
wish list, but problems arise when winners look only at the
purchase price and don’t take into account maintenance,
including condo fees, property taxes and general upkeep.
"People don’t think about what happens when a property sits
empty for nine months," says Tony Maiorino, vice-president and
head of RBC Wealth Management, which has worked with
hundreds of winners. "They focus on immediate expenditures
and not the potential long-term depletion of capital."
He says winners can work with a financial expert to determine
the best approach for buying property in Canada and elsewhere.
"If you buy a family cottage, it might be better to go through a
family trust, or you might choose to do a nonrecourse mortgage
to buy property in the US," he says.
MISTAKE NO. 5: BECOMING THE RESIDENT ATM
There’s nothing like the news of a jackpot to get borrowers
seeking venture capital coming out of the woodwork. "Lottery
winners need to learn to say ‘no,’ or at least ‘not right now,’ "
says Maiorino. "Otherwise you lose sight of your objective and
are pulled into other things."
He says he hears time and time again from clients who get
requests for loans or business investments from family and
friends, including those who haven’t been in touch in years. It
comes back to taking time to make decisions, he says. "Waiting
30 to 90 days to help a friend or family member won’t change
anything to a large degree," he notes. "The people who have the
biggest regrets are usually those who made decisions without

sitting down and talking to a trusted professional first."
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Industry and Career Research Report Copyright Kerri Shields,
for COMP106 at Centennial College Page 1 of 11
COMP106
DUE Week 9
Total Marks 75 = 15%
OVERVIEW:
Individually students will research information about
professional associations, publications,
memberships, certifications, and current news related to their
chosen career field. They will detail their
findings in a formal business report and submit to their
professor.
Essential Employability Skills Learning Outcomes:
appropriate technology and information

systems.
projects.
clearly, concisely and correctly in the written,
spoken and visual form to fulfill the
purpose and meet the needs of an audience.
that ensures effective communication.
pproach to solve problems.
Vocational Learning Outcomes:
reports and documents.
assess, and collect data required for
research.
memberships, subscriptions and
certifications in a chosen career field or industry.
proper recognition to the works of
others.
findings in a form that will clearly

be understood and accessible by the end users and management
(e.g., with tables, lists/bullets,
images; suitable language and terminology; appropriate
electronic folder).
TASKS:
1. Use MsWord 2013 to create a report. MsOffice 2013 is
available in the College computer labs;
as well, students can download a free copy to install at home
from within myCentennial.
To format the report, do the following:
student name and number,
professor name, and due date. Center contents on the page
horizontally and vertically.
Refer to Figure 1 below.
ort that appears on all pages and
has a different first page.
Refer to Figure 1 below as well as APA guidelines.

yle to include: Times New Roman
font, 12 pt size, Bold,
Centered, and remove paragraph spacing before and after – as
per OWL Purdue APA 6th
edition - https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/24/
New Roman
font, 12 pt size, Bold, left-
aligned, and remove paragraph spacing before and after – as per
OWL Purdue APA 6th
edition - https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/24/
font, 12 pt size, Bold, indent
first line ½ inch, and remove paragraph spacing before and after
- as per OWL Purdue
APA 6th edition -
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/24/
accordance with APA guidelines.
-text citations where needed and build a source list
using the References Menu.
References Menu.

capture) as Appendix A and refer
readers to it within the body of your report. Add a source note
under the image in the
appendix.
capture) as Appendix B and refer
readers to it within the body of your report. Add a source note
under the image in the
appendix.
show 3 levels of headings.
-aligned headings with right-aligned page numbers
with dot leaders
es New Roman font type, 12 pt font size
-line spacing and remove before/after paragraph
spacing (TOC
should fit on one page, make spacing adjustments if needed)
AFTER you generate the
TOC (Table of Contents title should not appear in the Table of
Contents). Refer
to Figure 2 below.

-line spacing throughout your entire report,
within the Table of Contents
and References page as well.
ting within all paragraphs and heading
levels.
grading.
LRC resources for APA guidelines for a research paper can be
reviewed at
http://library.centennialcollege.ca/research/apa and
http://www.lib.sfu.ca/help/writing/apa and
examples of citing business sources specifically at
http://www.lib.sfu.ca/help/writing/apabusiness
http://library.centennialcollege.ca/research/apa
http://www.lib.sfu.ca/help/writing/apa
http://www.lib.sfu.ca/help/writing/apabusiness
2. Start your report with a level 1 heading entitled, “Academic
Program Outline.” Under this

heading include an introductory paragraph in which you provide
a brief description of your
program of study and why you selected this program. Explain
what skills you hope to gain from
completing this program of study and what you plan to do after
you graduate (e.g., university,
find a job, leave Canada).
Business Program website at
courses/schools/school-of-business/programs/.
(4) columns and twelve (12)
rows. In the first row, enter the following column headings:
Course Code, Course Title,
Weekly Hours, Course Description (a snippet - one or two
sentences only). Refer to
Figure 3 below.
locate at your program
website (above). You should enter the course code, course title,
weekly hours, and one
course learning outcome for each course within the first TWO
semesters of your

program. NOTE: You may need to add or delete rows based on
the number of courses
you have in the first two semesters.
of your choice. Apply single-
line spacing within the table.
within the column. Ensure
semester 1 and semester 2 are clearly identified as such.
borders from this row.
Center and bold a table title in this row which includes: The
table number, the program
name and program number, and the program coordinator’s
name. When you use a table
number you will need to refer readers to the table number
within your introductory
paragraph. For example, you might say, “Please refer to Table
1 below for an overview
of the first two semesters in this program.”
you modified the content from

the original table then use the words “Adapted from Centennial
College…” Use single-
line spacing for this notation, center alignment, and Times New
Roman font in a 10 pt
font size.
website from which you
retrieved the table information (Centennial College, program
page).
3. Start a new paragraph with a level 1 heading entitled
“Industry Affiliations” and a level 2
heading “Professional Association” and in this part of your
report you will discuss ONE
professional association that is related to your future career
field (based on your program
concentration, e.g., FITT, HRPA, CMA, APICS, CIM, CPSA,
CGA, CPA). Use level 3
headings for each of the following and explain:
courses/schools/school-of-business/programs/

process for becoming a member
(a student member if available), and the benefits associated with
becoming a member.
4. Start a new paragraph with a level 2 heading entitled
“Industry Certification and Publication”
and in this part of your report you will discuss ONE
professional certification (different from step
3 above) associated with your career field and ONE publication
to which it would be helpful for
you to subscribe to (e.g., magazine, newspaper, journal, etc.).
Use level 3 headings for each of
the following and explain:

obtained.
certification.
escribe the process to gain certification.
-related publication. List one magazine, newspaper,
journal, etc. and explain
how this publication could benefit you in your chosen field of
study/work. Give a brief
explanation of what the publication focuses on and the services
provided to subscribers.
Remember to cite your source(s) of information in your
References page and use in-text citations
whenever quoting from your sources. Note that some
paraphrasing may also require you to use
an in-text citations and cite your sources.
5. Start a new paragraph with a level 1 heading entitled “News
Article” and in this part of your

report you will summarize a recent news article (approximately
one to three paragraphs)
pertaining to your chosen future career field (based on your
program of study). The article may
relate to the industry, a specific company, a specific product,
etc. Clearly explain how this article
relates to your career field and/or program of study.
Remember to include in-text citations
whenever you quote from the article. Include the article source
information on your References
page.
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capture), and be sure to
refer readers to Appendix A within the body of your report.
6. Start a new paragraph with a level 1 heading entitled “Job
Posting” and in this part of your report
you will discuss ONE job opportunity currently available in
your chosen career field and express

why you feel you could do well in this type of career/job once
you complete your program of
study here at Centennial.
recruiting firm posting the job
advertisement, and the salary range being offered.
heading entitled, “Three Job Requirements”
then in a bulleted list, list
three (3) job duties, skills, knowledge, or responsibilities being
sought.
three bulleted items listed in
job requirements. Explain how your abilities, skills,
knowledge, and experience make
you a good fit for this job. If you don’t have these skills then
explain how you plan to
develop them by the time you graduate.
endix B (screen
capture).
introducing the job posting.

-text citations when you quote directly
from the source, and
remember to list this source on your APA References page.
7. Appendixes. Place the two appendixes, Appendix A and
Appendix B, after the References page.
Ensure the appendixes are in landscape orientation. Ensure the
appendix pages are in TWO
column format. Place screen captures of the News Article and
the Job Posting you researched
into the columns. Adjust the header for the landscaped pages so
that the page number is aligned
to the right margin and the report title is aligned to the left
margin.
SUBMIT: Submit completed report to the eCentennial Dropbox
on or before the due date. Use TurnItIn
to self-determine the originality of your work. A 20% mark
deduction, per day, will be applied to all
reports submitted after the due date.

RUBRIC:
Criteria
Evaluation
Report Formatting Excellent
5
Good
4
Fair
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Title Page – contains assignment title, student’s name and
student
number, professor’s name, due date, content centered on page
horizontally and vertically.
Table of Contents – TOC is generated, includes page numbers
right

aligned with dot leaders, includes three levels of headings left
aligned, and is double-spaced. Headings are tabbed accurately
to
reflect heading levels.
Page numbers and Headers/Footers– appropriate
headers/footers,
page numbers flow throughout the report.
Heading levels – Heading 1, 2, and 3 Styles are applied
consistently
and accurately to heading and are in accordance with the APA
guidelines.
Writing Mechanics – Free from spelling, grammatical, and
punctuation errors.
Table – Formatted with a colourful style. Contains 4 columns.
Table includes a title (top) and a source note (bottom) with

appropriate information. Table title includes “Table 1,” program
title, and coordinator’s name. Table content is single-spaced.
Source information is provided at bottom of the table and
formatted
correctly. Semester 1 and Semester 2 are clearly identified as
such.
Source is included on the References page.
Fonts and Line Spacing – Times New Roman, 12 pt, double-line
spacing applied consistently throughout report.
References – References page is formatted according to APA
guidelines, in-text citation tool was used, and sources were
compiled through the Bibliography tool.
Appendix A– contains a copy of the news article, referred to in
the
body text, included in References list. Is in landscape
orientation,
uses two-column format. Page number at right margin.

Appendix B – contains a copy of a job posting relevant to the
student’s chosen field of study/work, referred to in the body
text,
included in the References list. Is in landscape orientation, uses
two-column format. Page number at right margin.
Subtotal Formatting
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Report Content Excellent
5
Good
4
Fair
3
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0-2
Program Model Table – First two semesters with course code,
course title, course hours, and one learning outcome for each
course. Content agrees with the content listed on the program
website. Title and source note contain accurate information.
Industry Affiliations – Contains level 2 heading, Professional
Association which contains five level 3 headings: Purpose,
Users,
Services (at least 2), Events (at least 2), and Fees (memberships
and
student membership). Content is informative and accurate.
Discusses benefits of becoming a member. In-text citations are
used
where needed. Source is cited on References page.
Industry Affiliations – Contains level 2 heading, Industry
Certifications and Publications which contains five level 3
headings: Costs, Process, Levels, Benefits, and Media
(summarize

the information and services provided). Content is informative
and
accurate. In-text citations are used where needed. Source is
cited
on References page.
News Article – Level 1 Heading. Content is relevant to chosen
career field/industry. Article is summarized. News article is
contained with Appendix A and readers are referred to
Appendix A
within the report. A source not is below the appendix image.
Source
is listed on References page.
Job Posting – Level 1 Heading. Contains job title, company, and
salary. Include two level 2 headings: Job Requirements (3
duties/skills/knowledge/responsibilities) and Job Fit
(explanation of
why skills/abilities fit the job). Job posting is contained within
Appendix B. A source note is below the appendix image.
Source is

listed on References page.
Sub-total Content
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Figure 1: Title Page
Figure 2: Table of Contents

Figure 3: Example of Program Outline Table
Running Head: INDUSTRY AND CAREER RESEARCH
REPORT 1

For: Professor’s Name
From: Student’s name, Student number
Date: Date
INDUSTRY AND CAREER RESEARCH REPORT 2
Table of Contents
Academic Program Outline
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.............. 3
Industry Affiliations
...............................................................................................
......................... 5
Professional Organization/Association
....................................................................................... 5
Purpose.
...............................................................................................
.................................................. 5
Users.
...............................................................................................
..................................................... 5
Services.

...............................................................................................
................................................. 5
Events.
...............................................................................................
.................................................... 5
Membership and fees.
...............................................................................................
............................ 5
Industry Certification and Publication
........................................................................................ 5
Levels.
...............................................................................................
.................................................... 5
Cost of certification.
...............................................................................................
............................... 6
Process.
...............................................................................................
.................................................. 6
Benefits.
...............................................................................................
................................................. 6
Industry-related publication.
...............................................................................................
.................. 6
News Article
...............................................................................................

.................................... 6
Job Posting
...............................................................................................
....................................... 7
Three Job Requirements
...............................................................................................
............... 7
Job Fit
...............................................................................................
........................................... 7
References
...............................................................................................
........................................ 8
Appendix A: News Article
...............................................................................................
.............. 9
Appendix B: Job Posting
...............................................................................................
................ 10
Academic Program Outline
Start an introductory paragraph that gives a brief description of
your program of study, why you

selected this program, what skills you hope to gain from this
program, and what you plan to do
after graduation (continue on to university for example, or start
your career here in Toronto,
etc.). Next:
a. Create a table in your MS Word report that lists each
semester in your program and has
four (4) columns with the following headings: Course Code,
Course Title, Weekly
Hours, Course Description (a snippet – one or two sentences
only).
b. Apply a table style of your choice
c. Ensure that column widths are a good fit for the content
within the column
d. Add a table title at the top of table which includes: Table
number, states your program
name, your program number, and your program coordinator’s
name
e. Add a note to the bottom of the table stating the source. If
you modified the content from
the original table then use the words “Adapted from…” Use
single-line spacing for this
notation, center alignment, and Times New Roman font in a 10

pt font size.
f. Include an entry on your References page for the source
website from which you
retrieved the table information
Sample: I am enrolled in the “Software Engineering Technology
– Interactive Gaming (Co-op)”
program (program code is 3119). I chose this program because
……… A detailed list of the
courses included in this program is shown in Table 1 below.
Table 1: Software Engineering Technology – Interactive
Gaming (Co-op) 3119
Program Coordinator: Bhim Harlal
Course
Code
Course Title Weekly Hours Course Description

Industry Affiliations
Professional Organization/Association
Discuss ONE professional organization or association that is
related to your future career field
(based on your program concentration, e.g., FITT, HRPA, CMA,
APICS, CIM, CPSA, CGA,
CPA). Then explain the following in level 3:
Purpose.
What the organization does, or why it exists
Users.
Explain who uses it.
Services.
Discuss the services offered (at least 2).
Events.
Discuss previous or upcoming events (at least 2). (at least 2)
Membership and fees.
Discuss Membership fees and the process for becoming a
member (a student member if
available), and the benefits associated with becoming a member.

Sample: “IEEE” is the world’s largest professional association
dedicated to advancing
technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of
humanity…………….2014 IEEE
Power & Energy Society General Meeting in National Harbour,
MD, USA. (IEEE, 2014d)
Industry Certification and Publication
Start a new paragraph with a level 2 heading. Discuss ONE
professional certification (different
from step 3 above) associated with your career field and ONE
publication to which it would be
helpful for you to subscribe to (e.g., magazine, newspaper,
journal, etc.). Use level 3 headings
for each of the following and explain:
Levels.
Explain the levels of certification that can be obtained.
Cost of certification.
Explain the costs involved to gain certification.
Process.

Describe the process to gain certification.
Benefits.
Explain the benefits of gaining certification.
Industry-related publication.
List one magazine, newspaper, journal, etc. and explain how
this publication could benefit you in
your chosen field of study/work. Give a brief explanation of
what the publication focuses on and
the services provided to subscribers.
Sample: A certification in Java is one of the most highly
recognized IT credentials in the
industry…………….……. The company produces content
across five core areas: technology,
entertainment, music, creative and sport and auto.
News Article
(Level 1 heading) Summarize a recent news article
(approximately one to three paragraphs)
pertaining to your chosen future career field (based on your
program of study). The article may
relate to the industry, a specific company, a specific product,
etc. You should make it clear in
your summary how this relates to your career field and/or

program of study. Remember to
include in-text citations whenever you quote from the article.
Include the article source
information on your References page. Include a copy of the full
news article in Appendix A
(screen capture), and be sure to refer to it within the body of
your report. Include your Appendix
A in the Table of Contents list.
Sample: In March of 2014 Disney had to lay-off one quarter of
its gaming and Internet
division—about 700 employees…………….This type of
information will certainly help guide a
student to develop software skills in areas of demand.
Job Posting
(Level 1 heading) Discuss ONE job opportunity currently
available in your chosen career field
and express why you feel you could do well in this type of
career/job once you complete your
program of study here at Centennial. List: the title of job,
company/recruiting firm & salary

range. Place a copy of the job posting in Appendix B (screen
capture).
Three Job Requirements
Then in a bulleted list, list three (3) job duties, skills,
knowledge, or responsibilities being
sought.
Job Fit
Then address the three bulleted items listed in job requirements.
Explain how your abilities,
skills, knowledge, and experience make you a good fit for this
job. If you don’t have these skills
then explain how you plan to develop them by the time you
graduate.
Sample: The company, Prodigy, based in Burlington, Ontario is
seeking a front end
developer…………………………. requirements include: strong
background with core web
technologies, ability to set and prioritize tasks, willingness to
learn on the fly.

References
Centennial College. (n.d.). Software Engineering Technology -
Interactive Gaming (Co-op)
Program 3119. Retrieved from
http://www1.centennialcollege.ca/Programs/ProgramOverview.a
spx?Program=3119&sel
ectedTab=Overview
IEEE. (2014b). Retrieved from
http://www.ieee.org/membership_services/membership/join/join
_dues.html
IEEE. (2014c). Qualifications for IEEE Membership. Retrieved
from
http://www.ieee.org/membership_services/membership/qualifica
tions.html
IEEE. (2014d). Conferences & Events. Retrieved from
http://www.ieee.org/conferences_events/index.html
Kerr, D. (2014, March 6). Disney interactive lays off 700
workers, adios social gaming.
Retrieved from CNET: http://www.cnet.com/news/disney-
interactive-lays-off-
700workers-adios-social-gaming/
Prodigy. (2014, July 17). Front end developer for Canada's

fastest-growing education game.
Retrieved from Indeed:
http://ca.indeed.com/cmp/Prodigy/jobs/Front-End-Developer-
Canada-Fastest-Growing-Education-Game-9fc418e2df9b6093
Three IT certifications you can get from scratch. (2012, July
23). Retrieved from TechRepublic:
http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/career-management/top-
three-it-certifications-youcan-
get-from-scratch/
Appendix A: News Article
Screen capture of the full “News Article” in Appendix A
Appendix B: Job Posting
Place a copy of the job posting in Appendix B (screen capture),
and be sure to mention the

appendix B item within the paragraph. Add Appendix B to your
Table of Contents list.
Remember to use in-text citations when you quote directly from
the source, and remember to list
this source on your APA References page. Refer to Appendix B
somewhere in the body of your
report.

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