Monday, November 14, 2011
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
chapter 5 & 6 responce
I am glad I've been introduced to You majored in What by Katherine Brooks because i am a college student who doesn't know which direction to go to. There isn't much intriguing me right now. Chapter 5 also elaborates on an activity called the possible lives map. Its kind of like a wandering map, but instead its writing down things an individual ever thought about, fantasized about, or thought it would be interesting or cool to do. Its analyzing your possible lives, looking for themes or relationships between the different lives you've chosen. I always wanted to be a high fashion supermodel. This is something i can incorporate in my possible lives map. Another possible live is being an executive at a successful business firm. Like Katherine Brooks implies" Why settle for one career when you can do ten?"
Chapter 6 from my understanding focuses on putting all the information you've gathered from your wandering map, your key mindsets, the strength, skills, knowledge, and mindsets, and the possible lives map all together. Now that i think about it, its very difficult to choose a certain career path because there's always lots of options getting in between that distracts you from going forward. I use to have a solid decision on what i wanted to do , but now i am clueless. but its fine, as long as i have a degree in hand i can do it all.
Chapter 6 from my understanding focuses on putting all the information you've gathered from your wandering map, your key mindsets, the strength, skills, knowledge, and mindsets, and the possible lives map all together. Now that i think about it, its very difficult to choose a certain career path because there's always lots of options getting in between that distracts you from going forward. I use to have a solid decision on what i wanted to do , but now i am clueless. but its fine, as long as i have a degree in hand i can do it all.
Monday, November 7, 2011
informational interview responce
http://jobsearch.about.com/cs/infointerviews/a/infointerview.htm
http://www.careerbuilder.com/Article/CB-481-Getting-Ahead-How-Does-an-Informational-Interview-Work/
http://www.wisebread.com/the-informational-interview-what-not-to-say-and-more
Informational interview can be difficult for someone like me because i 've never heard of an interview that focuses on my skills and what job matches with my skills. Individuals who are jobless tend to get desperate and search for any kind of job no matter how boring it is just to have some money in their pocket. Although i understand that surviving is an individuals first priority, I rather work for a position that would let me use the skills that i have learned from past experience and learn new ones. The three main sites i have on the op of this blog focuses on informational interviews. each gives you bullet points on how to conduct an interview. some of the points are: be resourceful
asking questions such as-What do you like most/least about your job?
What emerging trends do you see affecting your job or industry?
follow up with a thank you note
Also it informs you on what not to say. some questions like: Do not ask superficial questions to elicit answers that could be found through a basic Internet search (the annual sales of a publicly-held company, for example);
Do not bait and switch, asking for an informational interview and then pushing to have your résumé circulated among hiring managers.
hopefully my blog can help you get through an informational interview.
http://www.careerbuilder.com/Article/CB-481-Getting-Ahead-How-Does-an-Informational-Interview-Work/
http://www.wisebread.com/the-informational-interview-what-not-to-say-and-more
Informational interview can be difficult for someone like me because i 've never heard of an interview that focuses on my skills and what job matches with my skills. Individuals who are jobless tend to get desperate and search for any kind of job no matter how boring it is just to have some money in their pocket. Although i understand that surviving is an individuals first priority, I rather work for a position that would let me use the skills that i have learned from past experience and learn new ones. The three main sites i have on the op of this blog focuses on informational interviews. each gives you bullet points on how to conduct an interview. some of the points are: be resourceful
asking questions such as-What do you like most/least about your job?
What emerging trends do you see affecting your job or industry?
follow up with a thank you note
Also it informs you on what not to say. some questions like: Do not ask superficial questions to elicit answers that could be found through a basic Internet search (the annual sales of a publicly-held company, for example);
Do not bait and switch, asking for an informational interview and then pushing to have your résumé circulated among hiring managers.
hopefully my blog can help you get through an informational interview.
Monday, October 24, 2011
resume writing responce
http://www.wisconsinjobcenter.org/publications/9433/9433.htm
http://blog.emurse.com/2007/05/07/writing-a-resume-with-no-work-experience/
http://globalcareer.byu.edu/ppa/resume
In these three websites it gives u advise on how to write a resume and if you don't have experience there are tips on how to write resume. i like that there's websites that can help you with resume writing because a resume in my opinion reflects who an individual is professionally. that's why a resume always has to be revised more that once to make sure there aren't any grammar problems, the vocabulary is well pronounced, and the format. i was told that using resume paper gives a better look to a resume when it comes to finding a job. hopefully these sites help you have a professional and strong resume
http://blog.emurse.com/2007/05/07/writing-a-resume-with-no-work-experience/
http://globalcareer.byu.edu/ppa/resume
In these three websites it gives u advise on how to write a resume and if you don't have experience there are tips on how to write resume. i like that there's websites that can help you with resume writing because a resume in my opinion reflects who an individual is professionally. that's why a resume always has to be revised more that once to make sure there aren't any grammar problems, the vocabulary is well pronounced, and the format. i was told that using resume paper gives a better look to a resume when it comes to finding a job. hopefully these sites help you have a professional and strong resume
job interviews responce
http://careerplanning.about.com/od/jobinterviews/a/job_interview.htm
http://www.best-job-interview.com/
http://www.bls.gov/oco/oco20045.htm
when it comes to preparing for an interview is very intimidating because your not meeting with someone to talk about how wonderful they think you are, but to see your skills and qualifications for the job the individual is applying for. when it comes to an interview no matter if you don't like the interviewer you have to maintain that first impression. i remember applying for Aeropostale. i kept thinking it was going to be a one on one interview but when i got to the site it was actually a group interview. i didn't get the job because i didn't have that confidence i would probably have in private. so in the three websites i posted on my blog it gives you tips in how to prepare for any kind of interviews. its very beneficial because for someone like me who don't know how to nail an interview can get ways on how to be better at handling an interview.
http://www.best-job-interview.com/
http://www.bls.gov/oco/oco20045.htm
when it comes to preparing for an interview is very intimidating because your not meeting with someone to talk about how wonderful they think you are, but to see your skills and qualifications for the job the individual is applying for. when it comes to an interview no matter if you don't like the interviewer you have to maintain that first impression. i remember applying for Aeropostale. i kept thinking it was going to be a one on one interview but when i got to the site it was actually a group interview. i didn't get the job because i didn't have that confidence i would probably have in private. so in the three websites i posted on my blog it gives you tips in how to prepare for any kind of interviews. its very beneficial because for someone like me who don't know how to nail an interview can get ways on how to be better at handling an interview.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
chapter 3 & 4 response.
chapter three elaborates allot on mental wandering. like the ten mindsets. it can be very helpful when your in a workforce or school because it helps you think out the box. it also helps you understand an issue or a task much better. i am a liberal arts major. i chose this major because i honestly don't know what i want to do yet. the best mindset i use towards my major is collaborative mindset number 7. i say this because getting along with individuals around you make things easier. like a group presentation. working together results in a positive outcome rather than being negative.
I am fascinated by chapter four because it game me a boost of confidence on how to approach a difficult course, or how to get to know my professor a little more. so far i am great in three out of four of my classes. sociology can be very easy and outgoing for some people, but for me i don't understand it much, nor do i communicate with anyone. i sit in front of the class room to hear the professor better but i seem to be lost. sometimes i even day dream. now that i have read chapter 4, it showed me how to approach my sociology class. i no longer feel alone.
I am fascinated by chapter four because it game me a boost of confidence on how to approach a difficult course, or how to get to know my professor a little more. so far i am great in three out of four of my classes. sociology can be very easy and outgoing for some people, but for me i don't understand it much, nor do i communicate with anyone. i sit in front of the class room to hear the professor better but i seem to be lost. sometimes i even day dream. now that i have read chapter 4, it showed me how to approach my sociology class. i no longer feel alone.
self assessment response
I haven't had many jobs to say that i have a good handful of experiences, but from what I've learned about my self from the few jobs i was exposed to is that i am very determined to do the job. i don't know if its because i am a student( since i am use to getting a grade for every work i do) every time i was assign to do a task i approached it as if i was winning a golden star.
Another skill i have observed that i do is being very well organized. being put together in my opinion gives off a better vibe than being messy. i enjoy helping individuals. i am aware and understand what they need or want i would enjoy helping them out. i am outspoken. i don't hold opinions back nor am i timid to question a situation in a work force. i am not afraid to do a difficult task. it gives me the feeling as if i am being tested.
i am very punctual. i like to be on time and do things on time. i like to finish tasks on time. it shows that i pay attention and a good listener.
Another skill i have observed that i do is being very well organized. being put together in my opinion gives off a better vibe than being messy. i enjoy helping individuals. i am aware and understand what they need or want i would enjoy helping them out. i am outspoken. i don't hold opinions back nor am i timid to question a situation in a work force. i am not afraid to do a difficult task. it gives me the feeling as if i am being tested.
i am very punctual. i like to be on time and do things on time. i like to finish tasks on time. it shows that i pay attention and a good listener.
Monday, October 10, 2011
cover letter website comments
http://jobsearch.about.com/od/coverletterwriting/a/coverlettertips.htm
http://www.career.vt.edu/JobSearchGuide/CoverLetterSamples.html
http://www.bestresumecoverletters.org/accounting-cover-letters/job-application-cover-letter/
I like the way these websites break down step by step on how to write a well organized cover letter. In the first website it shows the steps on how the cover letter should be written. Sometimes individuals such as me don't really have an idea on how to prepare a cover letter and it can be very helpful. The second websites explains more in depth on how a cover letter should look like. From font size to how to position your paragraphs to how many sentences each paragraph should have. The third website shows you an example of a cover letter for an accounting job. In case you don't have an idea on what to write about the third website helps you think on what direction you should take. The three websites are very beneficial because not only do they guide you through a cover letter but helps you to understand it. Jobs these days are very picky when it comes to resumes and cover letters.
http://www.career.vt.edu/JobSearchGuide/CoverLetterSamples.html
http://www.bestresumecoverletters.org/accounting-cover-letters/job-application-cover-letter/
I like the way these websites break down step by step on how to write a well organized cover letter. In the first website it shows the steps on how the cover letter should be written. Sometimes individuals such as me don't really have an idea on how to prepare a cover letter and it can be very helpful. The second websites explains more in depth on how a cover letter should look like. From font size to how to position your paragraphs to how many sentences each paragraph should have. The third website shows you an example of a cover letter for an accounting job. In case you don't have an idea on what to write about the third website helps you think on what direction you should take. The three websites are very beneficial because not only do they guide you through a cover letter but helps you to understand it. Jobs these days are very picky when it comes to resumes and cover letters.
Friday, September 30, 2011
response to chapter 1 and 2 of you majored in what
You Majored in What by Katharine Brooks is very interesting book. I say this because as a college student i have no idea what i want to do. I am majoring in liberal arts and i am not to fond of it. Chapter's 1 and 2 speak about the many cases college students go through during college and after college. Many of us don't know what we want as a career and the majority of the time we say we want to do something as a career but end up working for something else other than what we graduated with.
Chapter two from my understanding demonstrates a wandering map that can help a college student or college graduate have an idea of what they want to focus on. In my opinion this activity can be very helpful because allot of individuals who have experienced many jobs, skills, in their life usually don't know which way to go. The wandering map helps you focus on the road you are most interested in.
Once i graduate college if i am still undecided on which way i want to go i would do a wandering map. Keeping your mind focus on one career or interest is allot better than having more interest for several things. it'll drive you crazy not knowing what you want.
Chapter two from my understanding demonstrates a wandering map that can help a college student or college graduate have an idea of what they want to focus on. In my opinion this activity can be very helpful because allot of individuals who have experienced many jobs, skills, in their life usually don't know which way to go. The wandering map helps you focus on the road you are most interested in.
Once i graduate college if i am still undecided on which way i want to go i would do a wandering map. Keeping your mind focus on one career or interest is allot better than having more interest for several things. it'll drive you crazy not knowing what you want.
Monday, September 26, 2011
portable skills
portable skills websites.
http://hbr.org/2008/02/how-star-women-build-portable-skills/ar/1
http://www.more.ca/work-and-money/reinvention/portable-skills-to-nurture/a/21134
The websites shown elaborate on the topic of portable skills which are the skills an individual learns or picks up from one job experience and brings it to a new job. Some portable skills i have been good at are customer service. Working for a cellphone company to a clothing store provided not only my communications skills but also sales skills. Working in those types of field made me realize that being bilingual was also a good skill because as a worker your meeting allot of people everyday from different cultures and backgrounds. I speak Spanish and English so i can use these skills to communicate with two different cultures such as Hispanics and Americans. Some examples of portable skills are:
-responsibility
-communication
-customer service
-sense of humor
-outspoken
-problem solving.
Monday, September 19, 2011
introduction to myself
Hello my name is jesenia. I was born in Puerto rico and came to the united states when i was 7 years old. i was raised in the bronx and currently reside there. i am a liberal arts major only to better my grades so i can transfer to another college like Hunter or John Jay to study international criminal justice. i am interested in becoming an officer in the navy or a juvenille counselor. i am into exotic things. what attracts my attention are things that stick out like exotic foods, music, exotic countries, etc. I enjoy the hot weather because i find it better to operate in and don't mind a crowded noisy place. i am 21 years old and currently a Laguardia student.
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