I found this week in ISM to be somewhat challenging. This is mostly because of the annotated bibliography that I had to complete. I found that the most difficult, time-consuming part of this assignment was finding five sources pertaining to finance that were not too complicated and narrow. I used various databases such as Google Scholar, Gale Academic OneFile, and JSTOR to search for sources, but I just could not seem to find any that were in the scope of my understanding. Still, I was eventually able to find my five sources that provided me with insight regarding various topics, including risk management strategies, current M&A trends, capital structure, strategic alliances, and valuation. I am still very eager to further my research on these specific topics in order to get a better understanding of them. Looking back on it, something I could have done better to avoid some of the stress from this assignment would be to start finding sources earlier on in the week.
In addition to the annotated bibliography, I also worked on completing my resume and interview questions. Both of these things will be essential as we near our business symposium and as I soon search for professionals to interview. Finally, I have also realized I need to purchase my own tie for my professional attire.