Presentation CP450
- 1. Final Presentation A Reflection of my Job Search Campaign Brittani Everett
- 2. Before CP450  Career goals:  I knew I wanted to have a career in a field I enjoyed, had flexibility, and provided me with financial security…but WHAT IS THAT GOING TO BE?!  Job search knowledge:  Lost. I figured I would search for jobs the way I had in the past, but ultimately I would stay with my current job until something else came along…NOT ANYMORE!!!
- 3. Positives of activities in class  Skills Activities  I hate the question on a resume that wants you to sum up what good you’d bring to a company. Without looking cocky, I can now do that and be confident.  Interview Activities  I have been through several interviews and done really well at them, but now I know the etiquette and what the interviewer is expecting. Always have a question or two for them.  Resume Activities  I’m glad I had someone to rip apart my resume and make it look like a college student wrote it and not a 5th grader, definitely helpful with going into the job search.
- 4. Strengths  Outgoing personality  I see this as one of my biggest strengths because as a person who works, and wants to continue, with the public it’s important to be easy to an extrovert. (even if I’m slightly obnoxious!)  Goal Oriented  I set goals in the work place and achieve them to the best of my abilities.  Attention to detail  I pay attention to all the little details of situations and try be observant as possible so something is not overlooked.
- 5. Weaknesses  #1 hands down, TIME MANAGEMENT!  I procrastinate, find less important things more important than they should be, and push things til the last minute. This is mostly in school by it can affect my job if I’m not careful.  Ticking time bomb  It takes a lot to get me to my breaking point but when I hit it, I haven’t been my most professional.  Of course, as I get older I try keep these under control, it’s just something I notice in myself
- 6. Self discoveries  My values.  I have always valued friendship and that was made more concrete in our values exercise. As well as my value of keeping a higher power (GOD) important in my decisions and life.  Shyness.  I knew I could be timid in certain situations, especially when acquaintances, but I didn’t realize how much so until we were told to move around the room. I prefer strangers.
- 7. Informational Interview  What occupation or career have I considered and what factors play heavily in this consideration?  Sales Representative in the Hospitality Industry would be a career I’d not only enjoy but I’d thrive in that kind of environment. The struggles discussed were ones I could handle, no need to relocate, and flexible weekly schedule were perks.  Assisting people in planning events or gatherings, getting company’s partnership in our hotel, and our name out to the new businesses in town were also things I’d enjoy with being a Sales Rep in the Hospitality Industry.
- 8. At this point…  My short term goals  GRADUATE IN MAY!  Graduation is my main concern right now. I am working as well, and doing the best of my ability for my job, but I am focused on my degree.  My long term goals  GET A LIFE!  A few of my main goals in life are to have a career that I can stand on my own two feet with. If I marry I want to be able to support myself without his income in case something happens and I don’t want to have to rely on others.  Also, I want a career that has flexibility so if I decide to reproduce than I can actually see them grow up.
- 9. Motivations & Obstacles  My motivation and obstacle is the same thing, my inability to approach “important people”.  I want to use it as a motivation to challenge myself to network and put myself out there.  Networking is the hardest thing for me as far as “cold” networking where I don’t know many people. I have actually landed several jobs by knowing people but if I were thrown into a networking event I think I’d sink and I’d like to learn to swim.
- 10. Other relevant points  This class definitely gave me more insight on what employers are looking for.  I feel armed with more knowledge than I had coming into it, so I don’t feel like I’ll be going into battle to get a job blind.  I like knowing how to answer those awkward questions in an interview, as well. That definitely helped and I can remain calm and not say “uhhhmmm well, I’m awesome!”