Work Ethics Assignment

This week, I was able to take a special exam, allowing me to discover more about my work ethic, which, in turn, helped me to uncover more about myself. This particular instrumental exam is called the Occupational Work Ethic Inventory, and I participated through the electronic version. Through this test, I answered questions regarding my perspective on my ability to cope in the work place, as well as the effectiveness of my endeavors. By answering these questions, I received an interpersonal score of 6.75 out of 7 (to be compared with 6.00 for women in an acute survey), an initiative score of 6.31 out of 7 (to be compared with 5.67 for women), and a dependability score of 6.57 out of 7 (to be compared with 6.34).

Through the utilization of this tool, I have found that, while I may not be the perfect employee at my meager age of sixteen, I have potential to be outstanding in any realm I choose. This does, however, place an extreme importance upon this particular experience I am embarking upon with the Honors Mentorship Program. Through this opportunity, I am able to work in a real, tried and true working environment, and am given many opportunities through which I can succeed. I must be able to live up to the high expectations placed upon my peers and myself, part of which can be done by taking the skills highlighted in this exercise (dependability, taking initiative, and working well with others), and using them for the benefit of not only myself, but also of the company and my mentor.

Communication

Whether communicating with friends, family, or a future employer, a person's poise (determined by the specific context) serves to be a useful tool whenever utilized correctly. Knowing when to speak, listen, or act in certain ways can help differentiate the completion of particular tasks associated with the conversation, or result in utter chaos.

When speaking with friends, I, for instance, find myself to be obnoxiously loud, carefree and wild; my friends and I freely speak as though nothing could cause us to back down, confidently confiding everything in each other. Similarly, I find myself comfortable with my family, but on a less casual level. While I tend not to act crazy around them, I do voice my opinions (even if they are in direct oppositions to theirs). I do, though, find myself to be more reserved and respectful with my family members than my friends. With my employer, however, the story differs greatly. I find myself dutifully tending to the every need of the company, and never find time to talk back or reprimand any of their decisions. I do whatever is asked of me, whether or not I even agree with the tasks.Whenever I communicate with my employer, whether it be verbal or written, I always reserve a tone of complete and utter respect.

Summary of "Making The Most of Your Internship or Co-op"

Within the article, "Making the Most of Your Internship or Co-op", it highlights the necessity of being an engaging intern, integrating yourself into the culture of the office lifestyle, being a compliant worker, and taking the initiative in any and every aspect the internship requires of you. It provides a very useful compilation of "do's and don'ts" that any worker, intern or not, can utilize to enhance their everyday operation in the work space. All in all, this article exemplifies the standards to which all interns are held, and gives useful tips that not only help you live up to them, but to surpass these expectations.

True Leadership Can Come From Anywhere

To encapsulate the true meaning of leadership, I brought my family together to create a skit. In the video shown within the link below, a committee meeting is being held. They are trying to determine the best way in which they could go about helping the community, but some of them have ulterior motives. Sometimes, leadership come from the places you'd least expect...

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August 29

When JD Russo spoke about our generation's "numbness" to information that could potentially shape the lives of the world around us, I found that statement to likewise be valid within my school as well. So many kids take the information that's taught to aid us in furthering our future as respectable citizens in this country, and simply throw it to the wayside. It doesn't benefit them, at least, not at that moment. In watching this clip, Russo reminded me that I need to not simply learn facts and tips from my mentor, but to be actively searching for ways in which I can improve my skills, my craft, and myself.

Just as Russo is a leader and an agent for change is regards to the realm of activism, I have been involved with Simple Charity: a club who's main goal is to raise money to serve those across the world who can't provide for themselves. This club started at one high school; the idea came from one boy. It has now been spread to several high schools and a few universities. Because of unadulterated involvement from just a few students, a part of the world was changed for the better.