Instructions

Write a 35 page paper (not including the title page or reference page) in APA format, using 12-point Arial or Times New Roman font.

Assignment Directions

This week, you will conduct a Personal SWOT Analysis to evaluate your potential for a career in real estate.

SWOT stands for:

• Strengths
• Weaknesses
• Opportunities
• Threats

This analysis will help you reflect on your current skills, identify areas for growth, and plan for future success in your chosen real estate career path.

Preparation:

• You may use your textbook as one of your references.
• If youre unfamiliar with SWOT analysis, review the recommended resources provided in your course materials.

Paper Requirements:

• Cover Page (APA format)
• Introduction Paragraph: Briefly introduce your interest in real estate and the purpose of the SWOT analysis.
• SWOT Analysis Sections (Use headings for each):
• Strengths: What personal qualities, skills, or experiences will help you succeed?
• Weaknesses: What areas do you need to improve or develop?
• Opportunities: What external factors or trends could support your career growth?
• Threats: What external challenges or obstacles might you face in your career path?
• Conclusion Paragraph: Summarize your findings and how this analysis will help guide your career planning.
• Optional: You may include a SWOT chart or diagram as a visual aid, but it must be in addition to your written content.
• Reference Page: Include at least 4 references (2 must be from the APUS Library). Wikipedia is not an acceptable source.

Formatting & Submission:

• Use APA formatting throughout.
• Submit your paper as a Word document (.doc or .docx) in the Assignments area.
• Only Word documents will be accepted. Other file types will receive a zero.
• All submissions will be automatically checked through Turnitin for originality.

Attach:

Submission Instructions:

[Enter the expectations for the student’s submissions. Samples are below]

• A 35-page Word Document
• Must include a title page, abstract, and references. These are not counted in the page count/slide count.