The three experiences I am evaluating are: a past position I held on my dance team, a previous job I held as a secretary, and a volunteer position I held in a church.
I have been dancing the majority of my life and held a senior lieutenant ranking on my dance team. Dance helped me develop an understanding of determination, hard work, and team work. I started the dance team simply as a line member and worked my way up, until I reached a lieutenant ranking. I remember hundreds of early mornings and long nights of practices- all encouraging me to set my goals high and chase them. Making the position as a lieutenant proved to me that determination and hard work can get you anywhere. As a lieutenant, I was expected to lead the team, choreograph, …show more content…
When I first started working in the political headquarters as a secretary, I was completely new to the environment. This job did not provide very much guidance over what I would be doing, or how I would accomplish those things. By being thrown into the job, without being instructed, I was able to gain the skills of adaptability and independency. I quickly adapted to the environment and learned that I just had to figure things out for myself. Although I was intimidated at first, this job is valuable to me because it forced me to be uncomfortable. I believe that in situations where people are made uncomfortable, they normally grow the most- this was the case for me. I ended up completing assignments quicker than expected and was recognized for my accomplishments; My boss let me train and guide the new employees. My experience as a secretary equipped me with a necessary skill needed to approach any situation or career: adaptability. It is important to remember that things do not always turn out as expected, and in these moments of uncertainty, one needs to know how to properly react. I am confident I will be able to use what I learned through this experience as I approach my
I have been dancing the majority of my life and held a senior lieutenant ranking on my dance team. Dance helped me develop an understanding of determination, hard work, and team work. I started the dance team simply as a line member and worked my way up, until I reached a lieutenant ranking. I remember hundreds of early mornings and long nights of practices- all encouraging me to set my goals high and chase them. Making the position as a lieutenant proved to me that determination and hard work can get you anywhere. As a lieutenant, I was expected to lead the team, choreograph, …show more content…
When I first started working in the political headquarters as a secretary, I was completely new to the environment. This job did not provide very much guidance over what I would be doing, or how I would accomplish those things. By being thrown into the job, without being instructed, I was able to gain the skills of adaptability and independency. I quickly adapted to the environment and learned that I just had to figure things out for myself. Although I was intimidated at first, this job is valuable to me because it forced me to be uncomfortable. I believe that in situations where people are made uncomfortable, they normally grow the most- this was the case for me. I ended up completing assignments quicker than expected and was recognized for my accomplishments; My boss let me train and guide the new employees. My experience as a secretary equipped me with a necessary skill needed to approach any situation or career: adaptability. It is important to remember that things do not always turn out as expected, and in these moments of uncertainty, one needs to know how to properly react. I am confident I will be able to use what I learned through this experience as I approach my