From the list of skills and values desired by employers, there were a few that I have exercised over the years through my previous jobs. Being an assistant manager at a Foot Locker for two years really allowed me to become more flexible/adaptable to whatever setting I was being placed in. There were times I was needed at different stores in the city because a store was short on staff or the district manager was visiting a specific store and that stores manager had to be out for a while. So, I had to be able to adapt to the rules of the different stores I went to and how they did things. Another skill that I demonstrate very well is leadership/management skills. As I stated before, I was an assistant manager so there were countless times my
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The first step I could take in improving this skill is understanding what is meant by analytical/research. Considering I am a student at IUPUI, I know there are a lot of analysis -based projects this school offers so I could consider participating in those projects that way I can get hands on learning. This could also be a skill I practice regularly when it comes to everyday tasks. Further, I would like to improve the value of my willingness to learn. I like to learn, but once I am comfortable doing something it is hard for me to want to further my knowledge. To help me improve this value I could start by focusing on the success and outcomes that comes with willingness to learn. I could surround myself by inspiring and well-educated individuals, so I could see the value for myself and how far it has gotten those people. Most importantly, I need to understand that failure is okay and is something I can turn into motivation. From the people I surround myself with, I could listen to their stories of how they failed at some point, but did not let that stop them. Lastly, I would like to improve my self-confidence especially when it comes to my education. To help me improve this value I could trigger what it is that is affecting my confidence and avoid all the negative things I tell myself. Instead of focusing on my negatives, I could dwell on all the positives and the things I do have to offer. Setting
The first step I could take in improving this skill is understanding what is meant by analytical/research. Considering I am a student at IUPUI, I know there are a lot of analysis -based projects this school offers so I could consider participating in those projects that way I can get hands on learning. This could also be a skill I practice regularly when it comes to everyday tasks. Further, I would like to improve the value of my willingness to learn. I like to learn, but once I am comfortable doing something it is hard for me to want to further my knowledge. To help me improve this value I could start by focusing on the success and outcomes that comes with willingness to learn. I could surround myself by inspiring and well-educated individuals, so I could see the value for myself and how far it has gotten those people. Most importantly, I need to understand that failure is okay and is something I can turn into motivation. From the people I surround myself with, I could listen to their stories of how they failed at some point, but did not let that stop them. Lastly, I would like to improve my self-confidence especially when it comes to my education. To help me improve this value I could trigger what it is that is affecting my confidence and avoid all the negative things I tell myself. Instead of focusing on my negatives, I could dwell on all the positives and the things I do have to offer. Setting