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In a single paragraph, provide the reader with the key points you will be addressing in this assignment. The importance of identity theory and impression management need to be highlighted.

Part 1: Identity and Identity Theory - As a young woman Explain a key identity that you have formed in life. Using identity theory (as explained in Brumbaugh-Johnson and Hull's [2019] article), examine how that identity developed. Did your identity develop in line with their theory? If so, how, and if not, why not? Be sure to cite Brumbaugh-Johnson and Hull's (2019) article

Part 2: Dream Job Application and Preparation - Imagine that you are applying for your dream job. Go to LinkedIn or Indeed.com), and find an ad for your dream job (or close to it). It can require vastly more education and/or experience than what you currently have achieved, or it can be a job you would be able to apply for now. In a single paragraph, summarize the key points of information regarding the position that you think would be most relevant to this assignment. Address the following questions in one to two paragraphs. Would you want to display or hide your key identity in your application? If so, how, or if not, why not? In what other ways might you engage in impression management to increase the likelihood that you would be interviewed for this position? Would you make any changes to your social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.) when applying for the position? If so, what would you do; if not, why not? If you don't have any social media accounts, what advice would you give to someone on the job market who does? In your response, explain your reasons for your choices, using at least two Learning Resources from Week 4 Quist-Adade, C. (2019). Chapter 7: Erving Goffman and Impression Management. In Symbolic interactionism: The basics. [e-book]. Vernon. Kuznecoff, J. H. (2012). Comparing impression management strategies across social media platforms. In C. M. Cunningham (ed.), Social networking and impression management: Self-presentation in the digital age [e-book]. New York: Lexington Books

Part 3: Job Interview - You have an in-person interview with your potential new supervisor! In two to three paragraphs, using concepts of impression management, explain your strategies for success for presenting yourself as a top candidate. Near the end of your interview, a mouse runs across the supervisor's desk and the supervisor does not comment on it or react. What will you do? Explain your choice in light of what you have learned about impression management.

For this part, please use at least three Learning Resources from Week 4

Quist-Adade, C. (2019). Chapter 7: Erving Goffman and Impression Management. In Symbolic interactionism: The basics. [e-book]. Vernon. Kuznecoff, J. H. (2012). Comparing impression management strategies across social media platforms. In C. M. Cunningham (ed.), Social networking and impression management: Self-presentation in the digital age [e-book]. New York: Lexington Books to explain the basis for your strategies Conclusion - In a final thorough paragraph, explain what you learned from this assignment. Did it change your view about how you will approach future job applications and interviews? If so, how will you change your approach? If not, why not?