Assignment: Shadow resume paper
Identify varied aspects of professional development and to make connections between so-called "failures" and "successes". The interview can be held online or in person and should take no more than 90 minutes and consist of a minimum of ten open-ended questions to be pre-approved by your learning team. The paper will include a write-up of the interview, interview questions and summary of key insights gained.
The paper should use APA style, and be 4 to 6 pages, double-spaced, in 12-point font Times New Roman.An appendix of your interview questions must be included and does not count towards your page limit.
Your write-up will consist of the following:
• Part 1: Introduction/Interview context: Discuss the individual you chose to interview. Share an overview of their bio/resume and your relationship to them. Why did you select them? Describe the interview, such as where it took place, how long it took and any details to help paint a picture of your experience.
• Part 2: Interview responses: Describe the interview responses. Refer to the list of questions included in your appendix. What were the key "successes" and "failures" shared by your interviewee? What types of "shadows" did you uncover that are not apparent within their resume? What did they reveal about their development and experiences as a leader?
• Part 3: Conclusion/Essential takeaways: What key insights did you develop? What is the most significant thing you learned from the experience of this shadow interview as it pertains to leadership? (Connect to course materials and discussion, use citations)