After hearing Kevin Bennett speak at the alumni roundtable event, and researching all about things that contribute to an individual’s success in business, I have determined what I need to do to reach my full potential both here at Virginia Tech, and in my future as a businesswoman. To propel my success forward, I need to become a networking connoisseur, find a happy balance between my career and my personal life, and I need to set goals then work hard to achieve them.
When it comes to Networking, you can never start too early. A person I meet here at Virginia Tech my freshman year, could be the connection that alters the course of my professional career in the future. Even though I am an outgoing, I am not necessarily the best at starting conversations …show more content…
To do this, I am going to make sure that I practice daily habits which support my professional career. I struggle with being on time, so I am going to start leaving for places 5 minutes earlier than I need to. By practicing good time management skills in my personal life, it will be easier to insert into my professional life later on. I also will practice being more organized in my personal life, again because it will transfer into my career. I am already a very happy person, so I will continue to be happy, which will inadvertently make me a productive employee one day, and good at customer …show more content…
I already strive to do this, but it has become more and more evident that this needs to stay a priority in my life. Even if I only need a 70% on a final to get an A in a certain class, I’m going to challenge myself to get an 100%. I will set my expectations high, and not be satisfied with offhand effort. I will constantly set goals for myself, and exceed them, which will help me grow as a person and as a future business leader. I believe that it is important to work hard in everything I do. If I practice hard work in my everyday life, and in my academic career, it is bound to show in my future career as
When it comes to Networking, you can never start too early. A person I meet here at Virginia Tech my freshman year, could be the connection that alters the course of my professional career in the future. Even though I am an outgoing, I am not necessarily the best at starting conversations …show more content…
To do this, I am going to make sure that I practice daily habits which support my professional career. I struggle with being on time, so I am going to start leaving for places 5 minutes earlier than I need to. By practicing good time management skills in my personal life, it will be easier to insert into my professional life later on. I also will practice being more organized in my personal life, again because it will transfer into my career. I am already a very happy person, so I will continue to be happy, which will inadvertently make me a productive employee one day, and good at customer …show more content…
I already strive to do this, but it has become more and more evident that this needs to stay a priority in my life. Even if I only need a 70% on a final to get an A in a certain class, I’m going to challenge myself to get an 100%. I will set my expectations high, and not be satisfied with offhand effort. I will constantly set goals for myself, and exceed them, which will help me grow as a person and as a future business leader. I believe that it is important to work hard in everything I do. If I practice hard work in my everyday life, and in my academic career, it is bound to show in my future career as