SWOT Analysis for Major

Major:  Business Management: International Business

Courses Taken: 

·      Acct 2010, 2020,

·      Calc 1100

·      MGMT 3600, 3100, 2200, 3010, 2390, 332G, 3350, 3890, 3450, 4870, 495R, 2340

·      DGM 1010, 2010, INFO 3120

·      FIN 4180

·      SPAN 3200, 4200

·      ECON 1010, 2010

·      LEGL 3000

Courses Needed to Graduate:

·      MGMT 4800, 4830   I am currently taking both.

 

 

 

 

SWOT Analysis of Major

Strengths:

·      My favorite part of this major is the chance to participate in business classes.  Business is fascinating to me.  I really enjoy learning about the different opportunities that exist globally and what I can do to prepare myself to snag those opportunities.

·      The advantage I see with this degree is the basic knowledge of business and financial principles that I am learning.  These are applicable in almost every field that somebody enters.  I will be valuable to a company because of this knowledge.  (I want an MBA.)

·      Appealing courses for me are accounting, finance, and management.

·      I only have 4 credit hours left to graduate and will have them done in August.

·      I have already officially started my career as a Financial Advisor so this path is working out great for me.

·      Business fits well for me because I have good people skills.  I love getting to know people and forming relationships. This is crucial in the business world.

·      I love studying domestic and global business.

Weaknesses:

·      My least favorite part of this major has been deciding on what to do for a career.  Business is quite broad, and it was hard for me to determine what I wanted to do.  But luckily, I think I have figured it out.

·      Statistics and Calculus were the most challenges courses I took.

·      In order for me to really stand apart from other business majors, I need to get an MBA.  A Bachelor’s in business can only get you so far.  If you want to go further on with a company, a lot of times an MBA is necessary.

Opportunities:

·      My degree is preparing me for my future career in business.  My finance classes have really helped me understand the importance of understanding where to invest money and other things like that.

·      This degree has already opened a door for me because I received a job offer before I graduated.

·      I graduate in August of this year.

·      I do know many people who have been successful in the business world, and I hope to work hard and gain the respect of my employers and clients.

·      I have a few mentors that will help me along the way.  They work with me and are basically my trainers.

Threats:

·      I have always considered teaching high school.  I really think I would love it.  However, I am convinced I would not earn the income I desire. 

·      Financing my college education has not been too bad with scholarships, pell grants, and some help from my parents.

Transferable Skills Letter

 To Whom It may Concern:

 The job listings page on the Allegis Financial Partners website indicates you are looking for a full-time Financial Advisor in Orem, Utah.  The positions shows you are looking for someone with a bachelor's degree, at least one year of experience in customer service, and a knowledge of the financial planning industry.

With a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management from Utah Valley University (UVU), three years experience of customer service, and a very current knowledge of the financial planning industry, I am confident I am qualified to fill this position.  

In my three years of experience in customer service, I have learned what it takes to ensure customers are completely satisfied with their experiences in my stores. These skills will also be necessary as a financial planner because my clients will have unknown financial needs and wants that I must fulfill.  The client's experience with the firm is of great importance for future business, and I know that my service will be exceptional.  

I look forward to hearing from you shortly.

Sincerely,

Brian Wilde

 

 

Skills Assessment

Three skills that I enjoy:
1. Planning
2. Consulting
3. Optimistic

Three skills that I perfom well:
1. Optimistic
2. Responding
3. Team Building

Three skills I would like to develop:
1. Closing
2. Delegating
3. Creativity

It is very difficult to think of how I am going to develop these skills. Closing is a skill I want to gain because in my current job I have to be good at closing deals/sales and I really struggle with it sometimes. I think that by practicing and practicing and with more experience I will develop this skill.

Delegating is something I have struggled with because sometimes I just think I need to do it all when I know this not need be the case. People are willing to help out, you just need to ask them. I will work on this by ensuring that in every responsibility I have, I see what others can do to make the responsibility more efficient and effective. 

Creativity is something with which I have always struggled. It is tough to think outside the box, and I guess I just need to read books on ways to be more creative. I also think I can ask other's opinions on ideas to find creativity as well.

In the online skills assessment test I was not surprised at all by my results. My top careers were CEO of a company, high school teacher, and higher education teacher. These are things that have always interested me. I guess it is because I love to teach things and help others in a positive way. I have put off the idea of being a teacher for a while because of the lack of pay, but I know I would love to do it someday. It could be a possibility for me when I am closing in on the age of retirement.

Personal Values

Top 10 Values

1. God/Religion

2. Family

3. Self-Confidence

4. Love

5. Integrity

6. Kindness

7. Service

8. Interaction with Others

9. Positive Influences

10. Hard Work

-God/Religion: Is the reason I do what I do. It is the reason I believe what I believe. These affect my career choice because I will always choose my God over my career.

-Family: Is very important to me, and I know they will always be there for me. My future career needs to allow me to spend quality time with them. However, also must provide for them with a sufficient income.

-Self-Confidence: This allows me to do the things I do cheerfully and excitedly. I have to be confident in myself if I am going to be successful in anything. My career must help motivate me.

-Love: This allows me to enjoy everything I do. If I do not love my job, it will be hard for me to be motivated.

-Integrity: This allows me to be trusted and to trust in others. Lack of integrity creates big problems in any family or community environment. I need to be surrounded in a work environment with people of integrity.

-Kindness: This goes a long ways. Being kind has an immediate effect on everyone with whom we interact. If I am kind to others and they are kind to me, no matter what happens, we can develop a positive relationship.

-Service: I want to help people feel better about themselves and feel like a burden has been lifted from their shoulders. My career should help in accomplishing this.

-Interaction with Others: I am a people-person. I want to interact with others in my future career because I know I am happier when I do.

-Positive Influences: These have a big effect on everyday life. If our influences are negative and pessimistic, we often become those people. A positive work environment is where I want to be.

-Hard Work: This brings a sense of accomplishment and achievement. These feelings motivate me each and every day.

I do not think these values will change in my life. Many other values that I believe in exist that are not on my top ten list, so I could see a few of them getting rearranged.

Mission Statement

To have a positive influence on others through love and dedication in everything I do. To help myself and others realize that life is here to be enjoyed.