(1) Perform a SWOT analysis using yourself as the product. Be candid about your resources and the strengths and weaknesses you possess. Based on the opportunities and threats you see in your environment, where do you feel you stand in terms of our ability to either attend graduate school, get a job, begin a career?
(2) Support or contradict this statement: "Given the realities of today's economy and the rapid changes occurring in business technology, all competitive advantages are short-lived. There is no such thing as a sustainable competitive advantage that lasts over the long term." Defend your position.