It must be handed in by January 26, 2011 either in class or before 4:00 pm to my office mailbox (MB 12-145). Assignments dropped after 4:00 pm will be considered as late assignments and subject to a mark penalty as indicated in the course outline.

Using postings from LinkedIN (http://www.linkedin.com ) and Facebook jobs section, you are required to find 16 different job openings according to the details provided below. The job postings must not be older than three months. Then, using these ads, you need to write a document in which you will:

1) List the job titles and for each provide the url of the posting;

2) Under each job title, list the skills and knowledge requirements that appear in each ad;

• If your major is NOT in MIS:

1. You need to find 8 job openings in Canada in your major area and 8 job openings in Canada in MIS.
2. In your written document, you must highlight the skills and knowledge requirements pertaining to MIS in the job openings from your area.
3. In your written document, you must underline the skills and knowledge requirements pertaining to your major in the MIS job openings.

If your major is MIS:

1. You need to find 8 job openings in MIS in Canada and 8 job openings in Canada in your minor area.
2. In your written document, you must highlight the skills and knowledge requirements pertaining to your minor in the MIS job postings.
3. In your written document, you must underline the skills and knowledge requirements pertaining to MIS in the job postings related to your minor area.

3) Write a 300 to 500 words paragraph in which you analyze your results. For example, identify common skills and knowledge requirements to all job titles, skills and knowledge requirements related to MIS in the non-MIS job postings, and skills and knowledge requirements pertaining to your major in the MIS postings. What software(s) are employers expecting the applicants to know? Are all job descriptions similar or different? Are requirements different in postings from small vs large firms? What do you feel is exciting, interesting, or boring about these jobs? Add any other relevant/interesting concluding comment. This concluding paragraph is important and should demonstrate that you carefully analyzed your findings.

You are required to hand in:

A hardcopy of your word processed document clearly identifying your name, student id, section, major and minor areas on top of the first page (handwritten assignments will not be accepted).

Important note: Do not use a cover sheet or a plastic cover or pocket.