This assignment should be written in essay format
and be a minimum
of 5 pages in length,
double spaced, 12 pt. Times Roman font.
This paper must include a title
page, a minimum of two cited references for each company researched (using MLA writing style),
and reference page to
include the four minimum reference sources.
For this assignment you need to
research GE On-Wing and Lockheed Martin As you research these two companies, that you
might be interested in pursuing a position with, please consider the sample
questions below. What is important
for you to know about a company, before you begin to
work there?
As you ask these questions begin asking yourself
what issues are important to YOU!
What MUST you have and what can you negotiate?
1.
What are the primary advantages of working with this company?
(salary, health benefits, retirement benefits, vacation/sick leave, etc)
2.
What are the primary disadvantages of working with this company?
3.
What type of management style do these
companies have (top-down or a balance between
top and bottom, micromanagement)?
4.
Are there any current openings
at this company posted on the internet,
or elsewhere?
5.
What are the required and/or
preferred skills that applicants need to
possess, according to job postings?
6.
Do your skills
match those listed for current
job postings?
7.
What would it take for you to get employed
at one of these companies?
8.
What are the opportunities for advancement within
these companies?
9.
Do you personally know anyone who works at one of these companies, and would they be
willing to give you a reference or personal recommendation?
Based on your research,
which of these two
companies would you prefer to work for and why?