1) -I have various experiences in various types of retail and employment positions. This has allowed me to encounter numerous situations involving customer service and how customers expect and want to be treated. This also has given me experience with various types of workplace software that may be beneficial to me in the future. Another aspect of my human capital that is unique is that I pay attention to things and notice things that others will never know that I know. I always try to analyze my environment and stay ahead of things so I'm prepared when they happen. This skill will often times help me find solutions or answers without directly going out and looking for them. Also, I believe that I am more of a listener than a talker. This trait has its pros and cons. However, I think that being more of a listener allows me to understand people easier and understand what they want and how they think. I try my best to know what people want before they even ask me. This also allows me to take in various points of view without directly interjecting my opinion and disregarding how others feel about the situation. Also, I'm willing to take the extra step that many others will not. I pride myself on being the first person in and the last person out. Also, I'm not afraid to take risks and fail. I understand that I will make no progress if I don't go outside of boundaries and expand my horizon. I am willing to take risks and live with the final result, bad or good.
2) Mom- She emphasized that I approach each day with a positive and joyful mindset to the best of my ability. I'm always trying to put a smile on other people's faces and brighten up their day. Also, I try be as understanding and positive as possible.
Dad- He emphasized that I enjoy being there for other people and being able to help them in their time of need. Many times I make sure others are okay before I even make sure that myself is alright. This approach has pros and cons, but this is simply my personality and my values.
Friend- He placed an emphasis on my patience and my honesty characteristics. I understand that change does not happen overnight, it takes time and preparation. I aim to be a trustworthy and dependable person for any individual in my life. I enjoy helping others and I hope that others have this view of me as well.
Girlfriend- She noted that I am caring and considerate individual. Not just for her as my girlfriend, but for various individuals in my life. I'm willing to go out of my way to see others happy and do something for them that they may not have been to do themselves.
Aunt- She noted that I am an intelligent, humble, and ambitious individual. I enjoy learning new things and I strive to be the best individual that I can be. Also, I truly believe that anything can be taken away from you at any second, so I try my best not to take anything for granted.
3) I see myself as an individual who enjoys helping others and attempts to be as understanding as possible. I also feel that I am well driven to be successful and to make a difference to those who are a part of my life. Others see me as caring, humble, and ambitious individual. Others also see me as role model to those in my community and my family. Many of my family members ask me for advice on topics regarding school, scholarships, etc. There is a huge amount of similarities between how I assess myself and how others assess me. As for the differences, it could be due to me being around certain individuals at certain times. For example, I have been around my parents for a much longer period of time compared to my aunt. Therefore, they may have witnessed different situations, which gave them a different perception of me. I do believe these individuals provided accurate descriptions about me.
Prince,
ReplyDeleteYour "secret sauce" that you identified in this assignment is very similar to that of Boong's. I would encourage you to read and reply to his posts for your peer reviews. You and Boong both seem to be very hard workers and to do well socially with others.
Your work ethic will be key to your future entrepreneurial success. Working well with others will also aid you in establishing social capital, an important step in achieving entrepreneurial success.
Good work on this assignment!
Prince,
ReplyDeleteI am similar to you when it comes to being more of a listener than a talk. It does have its pros and cons in the working world, but I think the pros outweigh the cons when it comes to this trait. I think the people you interviewed were great and they revealed a lot about who you are.
However, I would've liked to hear the interviews to see what they said on tape, but I still think you did a great job on the assignment.
I enjoyed reading your interviews and comparing it to how you first described yourself. Similar to yourself my personal description tended to focus on my professional characteristics while my interviews described me for my emotions and personality. I think in this case you are able to assess yourself in a different light and apply these comments to enhance how you see yourself. It was nice to be able to see how the people closest to us view us as individuals and identify our relationship.
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