...For category number one I chose Unit two Activity 5 Assignment 2. In this assignment I used my previous knowledge of my interests form, the last unit. This helped me decide how I can volunteers and help out side of the classroom. I will need forty hours of volunteer work to graduate high school and after high school to find a job it would be a good idea to have some volunteer work on my resume. I learned that I love to help others and teach. I like to share my knowledge with the world to make it a better place, and I feel I want a career that can do the same. This shows how this assignment has impact on my life outside the classroom, as my new knowledge has thought me new information when I’m deciding to volunteer. Unit 3 Activity 2 Assignment 1 fits the criteria of category 2 perfectly. In this assignment I learned and figured out what my occupational goals are. I used research skills and information I already had from previous activities. I might need to do something like this again when I am trying to find which career options are best form me after university. By doing this assignment I learned that I have many options in my interest through art and that I should not be ashamed to peruse art further on as there are many careers that would want my creative mind. Over all I had found some back up plans for my occupation....
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...One of the careers I have looked into was Physical Therapy. I asked myself five questions about this occupation also did a little research before completely answering the questions fully. The questions were, what do they do? What is the salary? What is the work environment? What is the salary? What is the job outlook? I possibly want to become a physical therapist so I feel as though these are very good things to know before going into it. What do Physical Therapist do? Well you may are thinking they only work with athletes but that’s wrong, they help injured or ill people improve their movement and learn to manage their pain. An important part of their job is rehabilitation and treatment of patients with chronic conditions or injuries. What degree is needed? When I had first learned about physical therapy, I had the intentions that I would only have to go to professional school and just get a master’s degree in Physical Therapy. Well I was so wrong, you have to have a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree (DPT). Also all states require physical therapist to be licensed. What it the work environment? Besides having enough money to make a living, the place in which I will be actually working in is highly important to me. Physical Therapist work in private offices and clinics, hospitals, and nursing homes. They also spend most of their time on their feet, actively working with patients. What is the salary? People say you should choose a career where you can wake up every...
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...Eight Skills of the Effective CJ Student/CJ100-01 Interview Project Criminal Justice Professional Interview I chose to interview Deputy Sheriff Michelle M. Willcuts. As a second choice, I chose Deputy Kristal Minor. Both Deputies are full time sworn law enforcement officers from the York-Poquoson Sheriff’s office in Yorktown, Virginia. The reason why I selected Deputy Willcuts for my interview is because she was born in another country, and as me, English is her second language. Another reason why I selected to interview a Deputy Sheriff is because that is one of my career choices once I get out of the military. I visited the web page where the professional that I am interviewing works for “York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office”, I was excited to find out that the department has a Forensic Science unit, hostage negotiation team, emergency response team, crime prevention team, support the D.A.R.E. program, drug task unit, and a crime investigation unit. I would like to work for any of these units. I obtained this information from the department’s web page http://www.yorkcounty.gov/Default.aspx?tabid=4611 List of Interview Questions 1) How long have you been in the Criminal justice field? R. 9 years 2) What are your duties and responsibilities? R. I am a deputy Sheriff and some of my duties include protecting the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia by responding to calls for service, enforcing criminal...
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...Middle Adulthood Transitions Interview 1 For my first interview I decided to interview myself. I am 35 years old with dark curly hair, hazel green eyes and fair skin. My face is round and symmetrical. I am confident in my own skin and I have an outgoing social personality. I enjoy adventures but get antsy easily. I know how to work a room and engage an audience. I have been in banking for 18 years and recently took on a manger position. In reference to the 5 factor model (Craig and Dunn 2013, p 437) I am still a little emotionally unstable. I am moody at times with a bit of sensitivity, yet I can be relaxed in certain situations and feel emotionally stable. I am very much an extravert who likes to talk and socialize. I have always been open to new things with a wild and creative imagination. I think of myself as warm, friendly, king and sympathetic; I have always been able to sense the emotions of those around me. I am also very dependable, someone who can be counted on in times of need. In regards to Erikson’s stages of development (Craig and Dunn 2013, p 417) I feel I have so much more to contribute to the world. I feel I have spent enough time in self-absorption and need to have more generativity. When I hit my 30’s it really hit me how much more I could do to add value in this world. I started to question my career goals and life aspirations, looking back at what I’ve done and thinking about all the things I could do in the future. Looking at the questions...
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...Why I choose this degree? * What it has to offer me and my needs? * Who can I be able to help? * What I need to succeed? * The results that is going to come out of this degree * What I am going to do to further my education * What type of goals I need to set and follow by. Thesis: I chose to find a career in Medical Assisting to further my education because it came with higher paying salaries, better jobs in a great field of my interests, long-term healthcare, and being able to take care of my family at my highest performance educational level. Causes that lead to ECPI University Choosing that certain degree was also based on what college I decide to choose, because I had to know what they have to offer, what degrees they specialize in, and all the requirements in that specific field. My reasons: * I chose to find a career in Medical Assisting to further my education because it came with higher paying salaries, better jobs in a great field of my interests, long-term healthcare, and being able to take care of my family at my highest performance educational level. * Choosing that certain degree was also based on what college I decide to choose, because I had to know what they have to offer, what degrees they specialize in, and all the requirements in that specific field. * I choose to seek an education at ECPI University because they are willing to help me with financial aid, tutoring, and overall support to find me a job. * I plan...
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...Thinking in Everyday Life Assignment Due Date: March 28th, 2016 Lisa Thompson, M. S. Ed Critical Thinking Reflection I believe a strong educational background will greatly improve my odds in a higher job placement and in furthering my career in the long run. I have had what I considered to be good jobs in the past, with pretty good wages. However, in the long run, there is only so far I could excel and there was a wage ceiling. According to the U.S. Government Info Web site, “a high school graduate can expect, on average, to earn $1.2 million; those with a bachelor’s degree $2.1 million; and people with a master’s degree $2.5 million.” (Forbes, 2012). When I became a stay at home mother, I began to think long term. I thought for years on what path I wanted to take in my life. The first step was to figure out what career was best for me and where I would be the greatest asset. I first chose Psychology and after further research, I realized that was the wrong career for me. If I had done more research and asked more questions before I enrolled in Psychology, I would not have wasted so many months. After some soul searching and further exploration, I feel that a bachelor’s degree in Business is best for me. I plan to earn a Master’s in business following my completion of my bachelor’s degree. The process of critical thinking is interrelated to researching career paths because I was considering alternatives and choosing the best alternative for me. I considered Psychology...
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...Self-assessment A. The 3 to 5 most important career decisions I have made 1. I chose the tax service line 2. I chose Bay area to begin my career 3. I decided to focus on self-improvement B. Two weaknesses you most need to work on improving in the next few years 1. Language proficiency 2. Time management C. Your 5 greatest strengths 1. Analytical skills 2. I have strong motivation 3. My passion to learn new things 4. Solid knowledge base 5. I am willing to assume responsibility Career goals A. 3 to 5 goal to work career 1. Finish all CPA examinations before graduating 2. Master on part of tax work 3. Get a job B. 3 to 5 goal related to family/relationship/life-style 1. Live healthily 2. Keep firm relationship with my friends 3. Give back to my parents C. 3 to 5 goals related to personal interest and development 1. Try my best to help those in need 2. Keep learning new knowledge 3. Participate in those movements propelling the society forward Career action steps A. 3 specific career action steps you plan to take prior to getting your degree to reach your goals 1. Take an internship to get work experience in tax area 2. Improve my interview skills 3. Learn how to manage time and organize my stuff efficiently B. 3 additional career actions steps you would plan to take in the 5 years after getting your degree 1. Have a career 2. Work in a successful project ...
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...an adult still trying to finish my undergraduate degree 10 years after I started it, I find that I’m the type of learner that must be interested in the topic or have a purpose for completing the class. Ever since I was a little girl, I was surrounded by distractions in my life that didn’t allow for me to properly focus on school. I was always able to complete the bare minimum to get by, but never really applied myself to my course studies, unless it was something that I was completely interested in. Studies that, looking back, actually allowed for my brain to rest from the chaotic life it dealt with outside of the classroom. Growing up I always enjoyed the extra-curricular activities as opposed to the general requirements, for example English and History, Economics and Government. Because I struggled with being able to focus while in school, I feel today as an adult I suffer from not knowing about some of the key elements to life. And even though today I realize not knowing these things hinders me at times, I still tend to not have a desire to pursue them to better understand. And the reason for this, are the distractions in my life today. I’ve recognized a pattern in my childhood and in my adulthood and rather than taking responsibility, and taking time out of my busy life to learn and grow as an adult I chose to make excuses. I chose to delay educating myself in these areas that are just as important as the areas I chose to involve myself in. I continue to allow myself to push...
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...situation, which will have far-reaching life consequences. True, that for 23 years it never happened too customarily to me. But during those times they did, I felt, really, that I was standing in the middle of crossroads… feeling blank, empty and hollow. I was there standing. I came to a fork in the path and I was faced with the challenge of making the right decision. It was an opportunity for that inevitable change to strike my career, blow my happiness and shake my life. I knew I had to make them. I needed to; for by this chance, I am changing my always and shape them to what others say destiny. In looking back at those journeys I have taken, I am struck by the marginal crossroads I had to stand at. Each, I have gotten my feet one after another. These crossroads made me and surely let me be. And I will share them accordingly. First, I chose a pre-med course despite my intention to be that lawyer who I should’ve been. My folks nipped the budding lawyer in me because of its question on nobility as a profession. They grew the doctor in me instead. Their reason… they think it may grant us all sure slots in heaven… extending, saving lives. I ranted. I whined. But I was still the one who made that decision after all. So I had to do what I got to do. And I discovered it was not so bad. It was never bad at all. It taught me to be versatile; to love what I do not; to take risks. And most importantly It let me be. Next crossroad, I did not practice what time has molded me...
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...I chose to be a diesel mechanic for my project life. I chose this career for the following reason: I like to be hands on, I like trucks, and I want to be able to help people when their vehicle tears up or breaks down. This career offers many job fields, you can work with tires, you could work on certain types of vehicles, there are so many fields from so many parts, you might even just stock parts. Being a diesel mechanic is a very popular job, which means I can stay local if I chose to. Diesel vehicles are popular which means they are bound to tear up eventually, with that happening it will give me an opportunity to work with/on the vehicles. Diesel mechanics do not have the best salary but it is still decent. The...
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...best way to present a resume is. It is always a good idea to research the companies to begin with in order to come to a good determination as to whether or not this company is one that is good to work for. There are four businesses that I researched and have submitted my resume and applications. I will discuss which companies I chose, why I chose them and the steps that I took in order to present myself to their HR Departments. I have been doing this for the past 3 years, so I have some good references and a little bit knowledge as to how some of these companies perform their hiring process. The first company that I researched and chose to apply with is Ford Motor Company. Ford Motor Company is an organization that I chose because the pay and benefits are great and if you can get through the probation period, it can be a very good job. I looked them up online and found that Ford Motor Company is always hiring however you have to know exactly what positions are open that fit your qualifications in the area in which you want to work. The online application is very long and tiresome and it is often times overlooked. From my experiences, it is better if you actually know someone who has a little bit of pull. Since I do not actually know anyone who works for Ford Motor...
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...There are a lot of careers out there, someone can choose any career and work at it for their whole life. Anybody can choose whichever career they want they are independent for what they choose nobody but themselves. My first career I would choose is dentistry, having my own clinic and fixing people’s teeth. My second choice of career would be to become a veterinarian that takes care of animals. My last choice I would say would be maybe a border patrol that secure the border and check for people. Even if I still don’t know what I really want to be when am older, these would be my top three choices for my career when I grow up. My first choice of career would be dentistry because my mom and dad are already dentists they make a really good amount...
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...Success UNIV103-1104B-276 My Foundations Labs lets you evaluate your academic foundational skill set so you can self-motivate to enhance your strengths and strengthen your weak areas. We completed sections in Math, Reading and Writing in My Foundations Lab. I completed assignments in Math, Reading and Writing sections of My Foundations Lab. I started off by first doing the Reading section of the assignment first. I chose this section first since I thought it would be my stronger section. I then went on to the writing section and then last did the math section since I thought this would be my toughest section. I really enjoyed completing these assignments in the My Foundations Lab. It gave me a sense of where I was and what I needed to work on and really was a big refresher for me. I like the process it takes of letting you complete the work then identifying your weak spots then creating additional work to focus on your weak areas. My strengths were in the reading section of the course and my weakness was in the writing section. I was really surprised by the results. I thought that the math section would be my weak point. I am planning on retaking the writing section of this course to try and better myself and also complete the learning path modules. I think by doing this it will make me a stronger writer and help me with my career. I might have gotten distracted during that section and want to retry. For the Learning Path Modules I completed Writing Module:...
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...My Dream I chose the Diagnostic Medical sonographer program because of my love for children. I have been around children my whole life and babysitting has almost become a hobby. I grew up knowing that I wanted to work with children, but I was not sure what field to go into. I decided to become a diagnostic medical sonographer when I saw my nephew in a sonogram for the very first time. My goal for this program is to learn the technology and procedures practice in a real world environment, and to develop skills to pursue a career. When I first found out my sister was having a baby and was showed the first sonogram I began doing research on what a sonogram actually was. I was automatically amazed with how a sonogram worked. The technology...
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...Imagine your life if you did not take any responsibility. You never turn anything in on time, you don’t feed your cat, and you do not wash your socks. You would fail your class, your cat would be hungry, and you would stink. That life would be a chaotic one, so while it may seem difficult to learn personal responsibility, it is most important because the choices you make early in your education, influence your success in your academic career. Everyone needs clean socks, right? “Response-ability” Personal responsibility is simply a person’s “response-ability,” that is, the ability of a person to maturely respond to the various challenges and circumstances of life (Thomas, 2012). Look at it this way, if you are not willing to take personal responsibility, your giving up your opportunity for personal growth. Personal responsibility is also taking responsibility for your actions. In an article written by Ron Haskins, who is a senior researcher in economic studies, he stated “students accept the responsibility to study hard and to learn as much as they can in courses that press against the limits of their capacity” (Haskins, 2009). We as a student need to realize that we control what grades we make, what and how much information we take in, and how much time and effort we want to put into our academic careers. Life Experience Let me give you an example of this from personal experience. The first time I ever attended college, I failed. I hardly went to class, I did not complete...
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