I believe the qualities that a person should show when they are internship ready is a person who is consistent and that demonstrates reliability and accountability and who shows focus, with the willingness to challenge themself to learn and take risks. I also believe that person should be respectful and be willing to help others.
During module three, I plan on being completely focused on my work and responsibility’s and to also prepare myself to represent year up( and myself ) at my internship. I plan on taken a more active role in my year up community by speaking up more by letting my voice be heard and by not falling into the cracks. I plan on staying on top of my work and also to turn in quality assignments. I also would like to go through this module with close if not perfect attendance.
To prepare myself for my internship I plan on bring more of myself to work each day, trying to stay interacting with my classmates and also asking questions. In addition, when I do not know the proper information ill try not to sound foulish. I plan on coming to work with high energy and a positive attitude, striving to learn and making the most out of my opportunity.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Monday, December 5, 2011
St. Vincent De Paul
Throughout my work experience most of the jobs that I have held have all been good, by my standards at least, but if I had to choose the best job that was the most fulfilling, it would have to be the volunteer work that I did last summer. I volunteered for St. Vincent De Paul in Oakland California, and I think it was the best job I have held because while I was working their I felt I was making an impact and that my performance was valued by others and it gave me a great sense of self fulfillment. Although I wasn’t getting paid, I was helping to feed other less fortunate people in my community by helping serve them breakfast and lunch provided by ST. Vincent De Paul, which is also a nonprofit organization whose goal is to help provide resources to people who doesn’t have them.
The job was very enjoyable to me because I got a chance to meet and help people from all over my community. I got a chance to mingle with people that I would never thought I would have. So I guess the new adventure for me was enjoyable. I also enjoyed working with the other volunteers, St. Vincent has a type of community that is binding, from the little time I was there I felt has if I was a part of their family and everyone welcomed me with open arms and I thought that was really cool.
A skill that I have taken back from my past experience is just to be open to new ideas or things that might happen. Another skill would be to not let other fear monger you because if you are not willing to make mistakes or afraid to you will just be holding yourself back. Ask for help when you need too. Come on time! Work Hard!
