class topic research. 1st

Wed, May 05, 2010 -- Lab Activity 7/01/10
Possible Texts for blog:

1). Read Life Skills document in "course documents." research on web terms of interest to you. For blog, write your assessment of life skill researched.

2). Watch video Frontline: College, Inc: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/collegeinc/view/?utm_campaign=viewpage&utm_medium=toparea&utm_source=toparea
Questions for blog:
1. What is your reaction after watching this video?
2. Do you have family or friend in "for-profit" Colleges?
3. What should you be aware of when choosing a college?
4. How does watching this video alter or affect you college decision?

After watching the video Frontline: College, Inc I had mixed emotions. I felt bad for those people who got heavily invested with some of these "higher education" institutions and, found in the end they were still stuck in the same position. Some of the students had no or really bad jobs and student loans in the excess of hundreds of thousand of dollars! This is sad, they are fighting with collection agencies and still struggle to become something in society. On the other hand some people did really well. I then begin to wonder if the motivation or circumstances were different for one student over the other and of course the answer is yes. Everyone is not on the same playing field. Some people go into "for-profit" schools because traditonal schools cannot accomodate their work schedules and have no choice but to attend online schools. Sometimes these people get caught up with thinking it's a quick fix and don't see how bad they can be. I have a friend who attended the University of Phoenix and he found it to be very demanding online, sometimes he felt as though he was on his own. In actuality he was on his own. He was repsonsible for a lot of the coursework and would have preferred being in a traditional school, face to face with students and professors. He graduated with a degree in business but is not currently working.

There should be a lot being considered in choosing a college such as :

- Determing an area of interest and looking for school that offer it.

- Develop a list of attributes you want your potential college to have such a: teacher-student ratio, cost per semester, campus resources ( labs and libraries), Student body - is the school diverse or not?, graduation rates.

- Make a list of possible schools you might want to attend.

- Cut the list down to a size you can handle.

- Visit the colleges if possible and feel out the atmosphere...can you spend your time there? do you feel comfortable?

- Talk to your family get their imput and advice regarding finacial aid and pricing

- Start the application process to the school you really like and can see yourself at.

The list goes on but these things can really help weeding out the good, bad and the ugly!

I'm already in college so the video really didn't affect my decision.

class topic research. 7/08/10

http://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewquestionsanswers/a/interviewquest.htm

• "What interests you about this job? - Best Answers
• Why do you want this job? - Best Answers
• What applicable attributes / experience do you have? - Best Answers
• Are you overqualified for this job? - Best Answers
• What can you do for this company? - Best Answers
• Why should we hire you? - Best Answers
• Why are you the best person for the job? - Best Answers
• What do you know about this company? - Best Answers
• Why do you want to work here? - Best Answers
• What challenges are you looking for in a position? - Best Answers
• What can you contribute to this company? - Best Answers
• Are you willing to travel? - Best Answers
• What is good customer service? - Best Answers
• Is there anything I haven't told you about the job or company that you would like to know? - Best Answers "

basically this site shows us how to answer questions as quickly as we can to show the employer we are competent

Use Your Contacts

Practice Interviewing

Improve Your Interview Technique

Dress for Interview Success

Handle a Group Interview

Interview While Dining

Prepare for a Phone Interview

The Next http://www.collegegrad.com/interview/samplejobinterviewanswer.shtml

1. "Tell me about yourself.
   My background to date has been centered around preparing myself to become the very best _____ I can become. Let me tell you specifically how I've prepared myself . . .
2. Why should I hire you?
   Because I sincerely believe that I'm the best person for the job. I realize that there are many other college students who have the ability to do this job. I also have that ability. But I also bring an additional quality that makes me the very best person for the job--my attitude for excellence. Not just giving lip service to excellence, but putting every part of myself into achieving it. In _____ and _____ I have consistently reached for becoming the very best I can become by doing the following . . .
3. What is your long-range objective? Where do you want to be 10 or 15 years from now?
   Although it's certainly difficult to predict things far into the future, I know what direction I want to develop toward. Within five years, I would like to become the very best _____ your company has. In fact, my personal career mission statement is to become a world-class _____ in the _____ industry. I will work toward becoming the expert that others rely upon. And in doing so, I feel I will be fully prepared to take on any greater responsibilities that might be presented in the long term.
4. How has your education prepared you for your career?
   As you will note on my resume, I've taken not only the required core classes in the _____ field, I've also gone above and beyond. I've taken every class the college has to offer in the field and also completed an independent study project specifically in this area. But it's not just taking the classes to gain academic knowledge--I've taken each class, both inside and outside of my major, with this profession in mind. So when we're studying _____ in _____, I've viewed it from the perspective of _____. In addition, I've always tried to keep a practical view of how the information would apply to my job. Not just theory, but how it would actually apply. My capstone course project in my final semester involved developing a real-world model of _____, which is very similar to what might be used within your company. Let me tell you more about it . . .
5. Are you a team player?
   Very much so. In fact, I've had opportunities in both athletics and academics to develop my skills as a team player. I was involved in _____ at the intramural level, including leading my team in assists during the past year--I always try to help others achieve their best. In academics, I've worked on several team projects, serving as both a member and team leader. I've seen the value of working together as a team to achieve a greater goal than any one of us could have achieved individually. As an example . . .
6. Have you ever had a conflict with a boss or professor? How was it resolved?
   Yes, I have had conflicts in the past. Never major ones, but certainly there have been situations where there was a disagreement that needed to be resolved. I've found that when conflict occurs, it's because of a failure to see both sides of the situation. Therefore, I ask the other person to give me their perspective and at the same time ask that they allow me to fully explain my perspective. At that point, I would work with the person to find out if a compromise could be reached. If not, I would submit to their decision because they are my superior. In the end, you have to be willing to submit yourself to the directives of your superior, whether you're in full agreement or not. An example of this was when . . .
7. What is your greatest weakness?
   I would say my greatest weakness has been my lack of proper planning in the past. I would overcommit myself with too many variant tasks, then not be able to fully accomplish each as I would like. However, since I've come to recognize that weakness, I've taken steps to correct it. For example, I now carry a planning calendar in my pocket so that I can plan all of my appointments and "to do" items. Here, let me show you how I have this week planned out . . .
8. If I were to ask your professors to describe you, what would they say?
   I believe they would say I'm a very energetic person, that I put my mind to the task at hand and see to it that it's accomplished. They would say that if they ever had something that needed to be done, I was the person who they could always depend on to see that it was accomplished. They would say that I always took a keen interest in the subjects I was studying and always sought ways to apply the knowledge in real world settings. Am I just guessing that they would say these things? No, in fact, I'm quite certain they would say those things because I have with me several letters of recommendation from my professors, and those are their very words. Let me show you . . .
9. What qualities do you feel a successful manager should have?
   The key quality should be leadership--the ability to be the visionary for the people who are working under them. The person who can set the course and direction for subordinates. A manager should also be a positive role model for others to follow. The highest calling of a true leader is inspiring others to reach the highest of their abilities. I'd like to tell you about a person who I consider to be a true leader . . .
10. If you had to live your life over again, what would you change?
    That's a good question. I realize that it can be very easy to continually look back and wish that things had been different in the past. But I also realize that things in the past cannot be changed, that only things in the future can be changed. That's why I continually strive to improve myself each and every day and that's why I'm working hard to continually increase my knowledge in the _____ field. That's also the reason why I want to become the very best _____ your company has ever had. To make positive change. And all of that is still in the future. So in answer to your question, there isn't anything in my past that I would change. I look only to the future to make changes in my life.

In reviewing the above responses, please remember that these are sample answers. Please do not rehearse them verbatim or adopt them as your own. They are meant to stir your creative juices and get you thinking about how to properly answer the broader range of questions that you will face."

this site states the questions which are more realistic and these questions would a regular employer would ask and these questions are with the answers witch any one can memorize.

The Third site

http://www.quintcareers.com/sample_behavioral.html

• Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way.
• Describe a time when you were faced with a stressful situation that demonstrated your coping skills.
• Give me a specific example of a time when you used good judgment and logic in solving a problem.
• Give me an example of a time when you set a goal and were able to meet or achieve it.
• Tell me about a time when you had to use your presentation skills to influence someone's opinion.
• Give me a specific example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree.
• Please discuss an important written document you were required to complete.
• Tell me about a time when you had to go above and beyond the call of duty in order to get a job done.
• Tell me about a time when you had too many things to do and you were required to prioritize your tasks.
• Give me an example of a time when you had to make a split second decision.
• What is your typical way of dealing with conflict? Give me an example.
• Tell me about a time you were able to successfully deal with another person even when that individual may not have personally liked you (or vice versa).
• Tell me about a difficult decision you've made in the last year.
• Give me an example of a time when something you tried to accomplish and failed.
• Give me an example of when you showed initiative and took the lead.
• Tell me about a recent situation in which you had to deal with a very upset customer or co-worker.
• Give me an example of a time when you motivated others.
• Tell me about a time when you delegated a project effectively.
• Give me an example of a time when you used your fact-finding skills to solve a problem.
• Tell me about a time when you missed an obvious solution to a problem.
• Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems and developed preventive measures.
• Tell me about a time when you were forced to make an unpopular decision.
• Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend.
• Describe a time when you set your sights too high (or too low).

this site stats the questions we should ask our self. on how to better our self's . we should try to take this questions for our self's and to calm us down. these questions are there for our use and to abuse to some point. its just make us aware of our strengths and weakness .. i would like to see these questions being asked them self to a new hire this way i would know how to act to them more proper. i would also like to see how a person feels after being asked these questions. these answers are very high and very juicy but than again how good is a one thing if its not in use. the question is how should one respond to a question being asked .

chapt. 3

Campbell work orientation-
The chapter told me about how i was a accountant. i wasn't so sure about the major but i know i was well round in math and i can put chats together to see what is what. i do some accounting for my dad business. but its small only holds about 8-12 workers. which i mostly deal with pay roll and receivables. using excel. this chapter was a eye opener for me to see how much i know about my self.

Portable skills .
I'm very out spoken person. i like to say whats on my mind and not hold anything back . i like to make sure people are aware of my needs and wants. im not a needy person to start with but i do like to get to what i want. i am very well in verbal and written and communication. i been in the customer service industry for about 4 years now . i like to help people get to what they need and help them achieve it also.
I'm good with my hands. a good fixer upper . i always used to build things for my mom garden as a little child. small boxes for my mom pants. bird feeders.

Myer briggs

Myers brigs

this exam was a little weird for me at first. but after answering about 20 questions i became comfortable . it was a long exam took about 30 min or so. but after it was done it told me i was a caretaker . which is some what right . i do make sure all the people who i love are well and doing well. just the other day my grand mom was sick so i had leave class early. and also i love to help people . i work for port authority of ny and nj as a customer service supervisor and i must say i love my job . so i have to agree with the exam.

HW for JULY 1 2010

1st . my dream job is , to own my own business . i already have started the pursue it. YNS Printing . is what my company is called. its a small screen printing Shirt company . we try to target high school and colleges for there GYM Uniforms. it makes me free with the timeing and scheduled. i also would like to pursue a accountng degree as a fall back ( back up plan) .
2nd. Who i think is successful . that would be my dad . Nazir Sheikh. he owns SUNECO. tee shirt wholesalers. he been in the business for over 30 years. started in the early 80's . he has a good life as in a few cars. a few houses . summer houses , clients . cash flow on a daily basis . im his son and i can thank god by saying i am comfortable. He works when he wants. due to having a manager work for him . who runs the business when hes not there. to be success is being free. able to do what it is that makes you happy.
3rd. the feed back of our class "speed dating" . it was a great acitivit due to learning more about each other while geting to see how others interact with you. i got met great people who have other plans in life and some have the same as mine. i made some new contects and became more confortable with my classmates.

new LONG todaday ! . lets see Whats new.