Kevin Pilcher shared lessons learned and experiences gained from his portfolio project. He learned to expect setbacks and the importance of quality work. His networking on LinkedIn and advice from others expanded his knowledge and understanding of career dedication. A career assessment accurately matched his interests and strengths to desired professions. As a business management major, he hopes to gain skills for business success, lifelong learning ability, management understanding, and financial stability.

1. Business Portfolio
Kevin Pilcher

2. Lessons Learned
• Be ready for Setbacks/Unexpected
Occurrences
• Do things right the first time
• You are not on your own time clock
• Learning how to learn

3. Experience Gained
• LinkedIn contacts/Networking
• More readiness/knowledge to enter the field
of my choice
• Advice and views of like minded individuals
• Deeper understanding of the dedication
required

4. Favorite Aspect
• Career Leader Assessment
• Matched what I have always wanted
• Great insight into what I need to do to achieve
it
• Learned what professions would best meet my
preferences and strengths

5. What I hope to gain from being a
Business Management major
• Skills and abilities to be a successful
businessman in the world
• Be able to better learn how to learn
• Have a better understanding of Business
Management for my future career
• Be able to provide for a family