Friday, July 20, 2012

Ready or Not Here I Come....



The technical skills I have picked up at year up that would add value to my internship would be the methods we can take to troubleshoot a computer (entering the task manager and msconfig) to identify errors in drivers. We also learned how to used restore points and reimaging methods to take the computer back to a workable condition.

I believe some of my best work comes from a supportive manager who doesn’t expect less from me. His support comes from checking in with me on a week to bi-weekly basis. I would like to have an individual that keeps me busy with productive work. I strongly believe that as an intern we should take responsibility for our own learning, and therefore we should not rely on the boss. The soft skill that I believe will serve me is my eagerness to learn and take initiative when it comes to asking for help.

An anxiety that I keep replaying in my head is not meeting the manager’s expectations when it comes to completing tasks. Another area I would like to work in is my networking skills; I don’t want to miss out from opportunities due to the fear of not being good enough.

I plan to show up an hour before my scheduling time, and if possible stay later.  On my time out of work I will learn more about the computers, software, games and mobile devices the company uses. I will approach people in different departments and try to see if I could shadow them, or offer my help in their work (such as giving my input or finding bugs some of the games). In regards to physically standing out, I will continue to wear my professional clothing, be well groomed, and be well-rested everyday in order to be ready.

I like most students at Year Up would like to be a great employee candidate for the company we are interning for. Whether or not it works out, I would like to go back to school and get a degree in social work. I also plan to use the skills I picked up at YU and Zynga help motivate people with little means through volunteer work. 

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