Tuesday, July 28, 2015
Blog #5
Over the course of this class and my internship (which I started about a week go), I have learned many things that I feel confident will carry me far in my future career. One of the most important things that the Work Readiness Class taught me was how to make a good resume. Resumes are what give potential employers first impressions and I now feel confident that my future first impressions will be even better with employers. In the week that I have done my internship, I've come to realize how grueling the business world can be. I have already spent many hours on the computer doing research and helping develop the marketing strategies of the company, which I am extremely grateful for because marketing is the field I am currently most interested in. I am thankful for this opportunity because over the course of just a few weeks, the class and my internship have taught me more things than I could have thought in terms of getting a job.
Blog #5
Blog #5
This class and my internship have taught me many new skills. This class showed me the skills that I would need to do well in my internship. My internship allowed me to test what I learned in the class and perfect it to how the supervisor of the Internship would want me to do. I learned how to set up my basic business profile so that next time I am out looking for a job I will have everything they need already done in one spot and I'll know that I will have done it well. This class allowed me to use trial and error. I would test out a certain way to do a resume and Mr. Morales would say if I should change something up or if that was better then the previous way that I did my resume. I got to try things that I know I will have to use and do in the future like my job application and my Linkedin account. I know that when I'm older I will apply for a job and have to fill in a job application so it is very helpful that I got to try it out now and will know exactly what to do when a job actually asks for it. The Linkedin account is used by most adults for a chance to look at another adults resume and information so having one is very important and many jobs will look at somebody's Linkedin and it may change your chance of being hired. My cover letter was completely knew to me. I had never even heard of it but know I understand that it is used to show the basic part of your resume and many employers will look for someone with a nice cover letter. I think that I would have struggled much more and not been prepared if I went to look for a job and didn't have this class. This class really helped me prepare for the business world.
Reflecting on my discoveries showed me that I had thought much differently going into the internship then going out. When I went in I really thought being a filmer could be a career of mine. Afterwards I realized I don't like filming and I don't have the correct personality for the job that I thought I did.
I learned how to use blogger.com and Waybook which are both sites for me to organize information and post information to other people. I would never have found these sites if not for this class. I also have a more detailed google account and a complete resume with a cover letter, resume and sample job application
This class and my internship have taught me many new skills. This class showed me the skills that I would need to do well in my internship. My internship allowed me to test what I learned in the class and perfect it to how the supervisor of the Internship would want me to do. I learned how to set up my basic business profile so that next time I am out looking for a job I will have everything they need already done in one spot and I'll know that I will have done it well. This class allowed me to use trial and error. I would test out a certain way to do a resume and Mr. Morales would say if I should change something up or if that was better then the previous way that I did my resume. I got to try things that I know I will have to use and do in the future like my job application and my Linkedin account. I know that when I'm older I will apply for a job and have to fill in a job application so it is very helpful that I got to try it out now and will know exactly what to do when a job actually asks for it. The Linkedin account is used by most adults for a chance to look at another adults resume and information so having one is very important and many jobs will look at somebody's Linkedin and it may change your chance of being hired. My cover letter was completely knew to me. I had never even heard of it but know I understand that it is used to show the basic part of your resume and many employers will look for someone with a nice cover letter. I think that I would have struggled much more and not been prepared if I went to look for a job and didn't have this class. This class really helped me prepare for the business world.
Reflecting on my discoveries showed me that I had thought much differently going into the internship then going out. When I went in I really thought being a filmer could be a career of mine. Afterwards I realized I don't like filming and I don't have the correct personality for the job that I thought I did.
I learned how to use blogger.com and Waybook which are both sites for me to organize information and post information to other people. I would never have found these sites if not for this class. I also have a more detailed google account and a complete resume with a cover letter, resume and sample job application
Monday, July 27, 2015
Blog #5
I am grateful for the new skills and experience I gained this summer both in class, and in my internship. In class we covered a lot of things that were new to me. I thought that learning about resumes, cover letters, job applications, and letters of recommendation were among the most useful. Having our resumes looked at by other students, and having the opportunity to critique others gave me skills I can use in the future on my own resume when there is no one to proof read it. The first time I ever even saw a cover letter was in this class, so it was a huge benefit to learn how to write one. Also, I had never applied for a job before this class, so applying for the A&W position gave me a taste of something I will definitely have to do in the future. Knowing how and when to ask for a letter of recommendation was something I hadn't even thought about. It makes sense if you're working for someone, they will be the best resource to recommend and vouch for your strengths. I was also very interested in the results of my financial plan. It took a lot of time just to figure out the expenses, and it was interesting to learn about how much it will take in the future for the lifestyle I am planning. The most important thing I learned from my internship was how to talk to customers. This skill can take me far in any career, and something I got a lot of practice at working in a bookstore. I'm grateful that I got to witness and learn about running a small business and gained new allies on the way. I surely would not have been as prepared as I am now if not for this class and internship.
Reflecting on my discoveries showed me that how I see myself may be very different than how other people view me. I saw that many of the results did not match how I thought my results would turn out. It was interesting to learn how my view and the test results correspond.
I learned how to use Blogger and Google Sites. These are both useful (technical)tools for future use. In my internship, I learned how important it is to be both dedicated and diligent in any line of work. "Practice makes perfect" and if one is willing to put in the hard work and sometimes long hours, they can succeed in any career.
Reflecting on my discoveries showed me that how I see myself may be very different than how other people view me. I saw that many of the results did not match how I thought my results would turn out. It was interesting to learn how my view and the test results correspond.
I learned how to use Blogger and Google Sites. These are both useful (technical)tools for future use. In my internship, I learned how important it is to be both dedicated and diligent in any line of work. "Practice makes perfect" and if one is willing to put in the hard work and sometimes long hours, they can succeed in any career.
Blog #5
I am grateful for the opportunity to have been ale to work as an intern and take part in the Career Readiness Academy class. I believe that my decision signing up for this class was a great one because not only did I learn more about business and finance but also about myself. Throughout the multiple personality assignments in quizzes taken in class I have identified many strengths and weaknesses. I have learned that I am a very goal oriented person but I must learn to communicate and work with others better and more often. Being able to identify strengths is important in order to emphasize them and is also the same with weaknesses so that I can work on self improvement. Setting up a Linked In profile was also very helpful in seeing how I can connect with other like minded individuals now and later on in life.
I am also grateful to the people at Smart Receivables for allowing me to intern there. Madeleine, Eric, and Julian all were very positive influences on me and made me feel like a part or the team. They helped me learn that small business can have large impacts and be just as innovative as huge corporations. The also showed me the value of teamwork and collaborating to accomplish a similar goal. As for my work at Smart Receivables, I learned how to conduct accurate research and how to apply it in a way that helped all members within the Smart Receivables team. Clearly, this experience has helped me grow as a person and has inspired me to move forward.
I am also grateful to the people at Smart Receivables for allowing me to intern there. Madeleine, Eric, and Julian all were very positive influences on me and made me feel like a part or the team. They helped me learn that small business can have large impacts and be just as innovative as huge corporations. The also showed me the value of teamwork and collaborating to accomplish a similar goal. As for my work at Smart Receivables, I learned how to conduct accurate research and how to apply it in a way that helped all members within the Smart Receivables team. Clearly, this experience has helped me grow as a person and has inspired me to move forward.
Blog Post 5- Internship Reflection
Overall, my internship and career management class really helped me get a hold on the real world, and prepared me for what I have to come. With being an adult, and working on your own, the freedom entails much more than what meets the eye.
After working with Purple Door Communications, I learned a lot more about PR, and that although public relations seems like the career for me, working at a boutique firm isn't in my hand of cards. I experienced first hand what kind of projects happen within a PR firm, and the importance of deadlines. I worked with other people, and collaborated to create my own PR strategy. I also made some great connections with my intern hosts, and fellow intern who has been helping me write my college application essays.
As for the class, I really appreciated the financial work we did to help me get a sense of what's to come as far as finances and responsibilities go when I'm off on my own. I feel like I have a leg up on a lot of my peers, because I have a refined resume and effective cover letter, as well as the skills and knowledge to change these two pieces as my work experience expands. The surveys and tests were interesting, but I don't think they really helped me on my path towards better career management. I think my time was well spent between my internship and this class this summer, and I look forward for what's to come in my career.
After working with Purple Door Communications, I learned a lot more about PR, and that although public relations seems like the career for me, working at a boutique firm isn't in my hand of cards. I experienced first hand what kind of projects happen within a PR firm, and the importance of deadlines. I worked with other people, and collaborated to create my own PR strategy. I also made some great connections with my intern hosts, and fellow intern who has been helping me write my college application essays.
As for the class, I really appreciated the financial work we did to help me get a sense of what's to come as far as finances and responsibilities go when I'm off on my own. I feel like I have a leg up on a lot of my peers, because I have a refined resume and effective cover letter, as well as the skills and knowledge to change these two pieces as my work experience expands. The surveys and tests were interesting, but I don't think they really helped me on my path towards better career management. I think my time was well spent between my internship and this class this summer, and I look forward for what's to come in my career.
Saturday, July 25, 2015
Blog Post #5
I am very grateful, and happy that I was able to get a great internship and give back to a program which I participated in as a kid. Although it was tough to wake up a few hours early, I realized that all this was doing was making me stronger by making other tasks seem much easier, and "hard work" in general, seeming not that hard. Although I did occasionally face problems, big and small, I was able to get past them and continue working. My internship, most importantly, made me a hard worker, grateful, and a problem solver.
As for the class, I learned a lot about business and professionalism, and I was also able to actually do work and build my portfolio, which I know will really help me out in the future.
As for the class, I learned a lot about business and professionalism, and I was also able to actually do work and build my portfolio, which I know will really help me out in the future.
Friday, July 24, 2015
Blog 5
I am grateful for my friends and family, having food on the table, and living in a safe neighborhood. Many people in the world do not have a not enough food or live in safe places. This summer I am grateful that I got an internship and learned more about career pathways. In class I got to improve my resume and learn how to write a cover letter. For my internship I was able to see how a sports business operates behind the scenes. I realized that even though it is a sports business there is still a lot of paper work and tedious things that need to be done. The discoveries from waybook showed me that I value relationships in life. Through doing the financial spreadsheet I realized that it is a lot hard to earn a living than I thought it was. Basics of housing, food, and insurance in very costly. I learned that communication is a very important skill to have in the work place. At Kidz Love Soccer I learned to scan papers efficiently and diligently. As a worker I was prompt arriving early, dressed to work, and never absent. Overall, I am grateful that Mr. Davison was able to find me an internship and that Career Pathway Academy was able to teach me work skills such as communication and professionalism for the future.
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