1. The three colleges I would apply for would be
-Winthrop University- It is located in Rock Hill, SC http://www.winthrop.edu/
-Georgia Southwestern State University- It is located in Americus, GA http://www.gsw.edu/
-Western Carolina University- It is located in Cullowhee, NC http://www.wcu.edu/
2. Some of the criteria I would have to determine a quality marketing program would be a strong reputation, internship opportunities available, alumni that are known in the business/ marketing world.
3. The university that meets this criteria is Winthrop University.
4. There are no extra requirements to get in to the Winthrop College of Business Administration.
5. My quality for a "quality" ranking and educational program would be medium size, a suburban or urban location, multiple sports programs, decently diverse, and average funding.
6. I could not find a specific ranking but the Winthrop College of Business Administration has been awarded the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business which is only awarded to 1/3 of colleges in the nation. They are also accredited by ABET, the Association of University Programs in Health Administration, and the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
7. I am eligible for the William T. Carlisle Memorial Scholarship because I am a graduating senior from a Hall County School. I am also eligible for the Tommy Aaron/Charlie Aaron Foundation Scholarship because I am a graduating senior from a Hall County school. I am also eligible for the Jenny Melton Scholarship because I will be a Flowery Branch graduate. Another scholarship I am eligible for is the Florence and Jack Sims Memorial Scholarship because I will be a graduate of a Hall County school.
Sunday, September 20, 2015
Saturday, September 12, 2015
Time Management and Juggling Responsibilities-9/8 Assignment
Between my internship, normal classwork, extracurricular activities, and volunteer work, my schedule can get quite stressful. In order to manage my time well, I keep a very strict schedule for each day. I write exactly what I do at each time of the day, for example for Thursday the 10th, my schedule had school from 8:25-1:45, my internship from 2:15-5 and cheer practice from 6-8. I then figure out what time I have available for homework and free time. I then figure out how long I will have to spend on each subject for school. At my internship, I have anywhere from one big project a day, to 3-4 smaller projects each day. When I arrive, I sit down and plan out how long I will spend on each project. This helps me manage my time and it also helps me be more efficient on my tasks. Without managing my time, I would get to half of the things I need to complete each day.
Time management is necessary in my internship and career field because like I said, I could have anywhere from 1 big project to 3-4 smaller projects within two hours. In marketing, every project has to be done by a specific date so the marketing work will be useful and efficient. Also, since there are so many daily projects, it is necessary to manage when you will work on each task in order to get all of them done.
Time management is necessary in my internship and career field because like I said, I could have anywhere from 1 big project to 3-4 smaller projects within two hours. In marketing, every project has to be done by a specific date so the marketing work will be useful and efficient. Also, since there are so many daily projects, it is necessary to manage when you will work on each task in order to get all of them done.
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
8.31.15 Assignment
http://growingleaders.com/blog/
The blog post written by Tim Elmore, the link can be found above, explains how interns can make the most of their time at their internship and make their mentors not regret the decision to take on the intern. He explained that interns needs to think of their internship as a twelve-week interview, just because we land the spot, doesn't mean we shouldn't continue trying our hardest. The four most admired qualities of an intern are teachability, initiative, responsibility, and energy. These four qualities lead to a good experience for both mentor and intern.
The way I am going to apply what I learned from this article is try to become someone who has all four of the admired qualities. I will do this by taking every assignment and putting 110% into the product, no matter how minuscule the task is. Now that I have this advice, I will walk into my mentorship every day keeping in mind that it is another day of an interview. I am going to make sure I put more effort into educating people as to how they can volunteer with Habitat for Humanity rather than just letting people know where I'm interning. I will make sure my main yearly assignment, keeping up with the business cards and brochures, is what I put most of my energy and focus into. I will also make sure that as soon as I finish one task, I am offering to do the next task.
The part of this article I felt is most relevant, is the statement that an internship is a twelve-week interview. For me, it will be a one-year interview. This is so relevant because due to my position, I will be attending all Habitat for Humanity events such as charity events, Rotary meetings, and any award ceremonies for staff members. So I will be meeting new people weekly that I can build a business relationship with. While I will be there to promote Habitat, I will also be promoting myself in the way that I present myself and the company and how I interact with high ranking members of society.
The blog post written by Tim Elmore, the link can be found above, explains how interns can make the most of their time at their internship and make their mentors not regret the decision to take on the intern. He explained that interns needs to think of their internship as a twelve-week interview, just because we land the spot, doesn't mean we shouldn't continue trying our hardest. The four most admired qualities of an intern are teachability, initiative, responsibility, and energy. These four qualities lead to a good experience for both mentor and intern.
The way I am going to apply what I learned from this article is try to become someone who has all four of the admired qualities. I will do this by taking every assignment and putting 110% into the product, no matter how minuscule the task is. Now that I have this advice, I will walk into my mentorship every day keeping in mind that it is another day of an interview. I am going to make sure I put more effort into educating people as to how they can volunteer with Habitat for Humanity rather than just letting people know where I'm interning. I will make sure my main yearly assignment, keeping up with the business cards and brochures, is what I put most of my energy and focus into. I will also make sure that as soon as I finish one task, I am offering to do the next task.
The part of this article I felt is most relevant, is the statement that an internship is a twelve-week interview. For me, it will be a one-year interview. This is so relevant because due to my position, I will be attending all Habitat for Humanity events such as charity events, Rotary meetings, and any award ceremonies for staff members. So I will be meeting new people weekly that I can build a business relationship with. While I will be there to promote Habitat, I will also be promoting myself in the way that I present myself and the company and how I interact with high ranking members of society.
Sunday, August 30, 2015
Work Ethics
The work ethics assignment analyzed interpersonal, initiative, and dependability after asking 50 questions on these topics. It then configured an individual score based on how you answered the survey questions. My personal score was 6.62 out of 7 for interpersonal which is the life skills we use everyday to communicate and interact with other people. My score was higher than that of an average female which was 6.00 out of 7. My score for initiative was 6.19 out of 7. This score was also higher that the score of the average female worker which was 5.67. I earned a 6.86 out of 7 in the last category, dependability. This was also slightly higher than the average woman, which is 6.34.
I learned a couple of things about myself, some of it was because I did not know some of the traits fell under either interpersonal, initiative, or dependability. All of my scores were much higher than I expected them to be. I believe part of the reason I got high scores is because of my strong work ethic I have developed due to yearbook. It has taught me that I am the only one responsible for my assigned task and I must have the initiative to complete it. It has also made me dependable to other people. As for my interpersonal skills, I am very involved in pageants and volunteering and it has helped develop me speaking skills whether it is a formal or informal occasion.
I learned a couple of things about myself, some of it was because I did not know some of the traits fell under either interpersonal, initiative, or dependability. All of my scores were much higher than I expected them to be. I believe part of the reason I got high scores is because of my strong work ethic I have developed due to yearbook. It has taught me that I am the only one responsible for my assigned task and I must have the initiative to complete it. It has also made me dependable to other people. As for my interpersonal skills, I am very involved in pageants and volunteering and it has helped develop me speaking skills whether it is a formal or informal occasion.
Communication
There are many different ways to communicate, and only certain forms of communication is appropriate with certain people. For example, you would always want to have a serious, calm, and nice tone of voice when talking to an employer or parents but while talking with friends, it's okay to have a more playful tone of voice. While listening to people, it is okay with most friends if you are not directly looking at them, however, with employers it is best to look them in the eye to imply you are listening and taking in everything they have to say. Body language also varies, depending on who you are communicating with. You might show playful body language or not so great posture while talking with friends or family, but with employers it is important to have good posture and well controlled body language. Written communication is also very different, it is okay to text in abbreviations and texting language to your friends. Texts or emails to family needs everything to be completely written out but it does not need to be formal. Any written communication with an employer needs to be formal with no abbreviations. Each situation is different because you are not trying to impress friends or family but a good impressions need to be made on employers.
Friends do not expect much in conversation. They expect a decent listener and someone to keep the conversation going. They do not normally expect a formal conversation every time, conversations between friends are normally very informal. Family members expect someone who will listen but also contribute to the conversation. These conversations are a little less informal but not completely formal either. Lastly, an employer expects much more than friends and family. They expect a great listener, someone who could carry on the conversation, and someone who can carry on a conversation with substance, rather than just gossip and drama. Conversations with employers are expected to be very formal.
There are a couple things I will keep in mind when talking to my mentor. The first thing is answering question with quality answers rather than just one word answers. Another would be my listening skills, I will make sure my only focus is my mentor rather than everything else that is going on at that moment. I will also keep my body language, eye contact, and posture in mind as that can make a good or bad impression without even saying anything. I will also pay attention to the communication style of my mentor and coworkers. I will make it my goal everyday to communicate well with everyone keeping the fact that my mentor could be a future professional reference.
Friends do not expect much in conversation. They expect a decent listener and someone to keep the conversation going. They do not normally expect a formal conversation every time, conversations between friends are normally very informal. Family members expect someone who will listen but also contribute to the conversation. These conversations are a little less informal but not completely formal either. Lastly, an employer expects much more than friends and family. They expect a great listener, someone who could carry on the conversation, and someone who can carry on a conversation with substance, rather than just gossip and drama. Conversations with employers are expected to be very formal.
There are a couple things I will keep in mind when talking to my mentor. The first thing is answering question with quality answers rather than just one word answers. Another would be my listening skills, I will make sure my only focus is my mentor rather than everything else that is going on at that moment. I will also keep my body language, eye contact, and posture in mind as that can make a good or bad impression without even saying anything. I will also pay attention to the communication style of my mentor and coworkers. I will make it my goal everyday to communicate well with everyone keeping the fact that my mentor could be a future professional reference.
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
8.18.2015
In order to make the most of your internship, you must be responsible, discuss details, observe the environment, clarify job expectations, and many more. Always arrive early and be professional. This means respecting a dress code and following any rules your workplace may have. Always discuss details of whats expected, a new project, or any other topics where questions may arise. All supervisors and mentors manage differently so be observant and get a feel for whats expected so you can fit in and feel comfortable. It is important to always know job expectations, but it is just as important for the mentor to know your goals. Talk about this so you can maximize your internship experience.
Always show enthusiasm in a workplace, you never know when you will need a professional reference and you want to do everything you can to impress your mentor. This is also why you should always do your best work, never slack off. Do every task without complaining and act like you are glad to do the what may be a repetitive task. Immerse yourself in every project or assignment. This is your chance to learn as much as you can about a specific industry to see if you are truly interested. Take initiate on projects and assignments, it will impress a mentor that much more. This is also your chance to network with business professionals. Always introduce yourself and learn about everyone's experiences and what they did to get where they are. An internship would also be a good way to build your career portfolio, always keep an extra copy of every assignment or project to show to possible future employers.
This article was very helpful especially the "Seven Strategies to Get the Most from Your Experience." It got the point across that everything I do can either help me or hurt me further in life. It is up to me what I do in a workplace and these seven strategies will definitely get me far if I choose to follow them. It also emphasized that even right before I finish my internship, I still need to give it my all. This will leave a good lasting impression on my mentor and provide me with positive professional references in the future when I'm looking for work in my field.
Always show enthusiasm in a workplace, you never know when you will need a professional reference and you want to do everything you can to impress your mentor. This is also why you should always do your best work, never slack off. Do every task without complaining and act like you are glad to do the what may be a repetitive task. Immerse yourself in every project or assignment. This is your chance to learn as much as you can about a specific industry to see if you are truly interested. Take initiate on projects and assignments, it will impress a mentor that much more. This is also your chance to network with business professionals. Always introduce yourself and learn about everyone's experiences and what they did to get where they are. An internship would also be a good way to build your career portfolio, always keep an extra copy of every assignment or project to show to possible future employers.
This article was very helpful especially the "Seven Strategies to Get the Most from Your Experience." It got the point across that everything I do can either help me or hurt me further in life. It is up to me what I do in a workplace and these seven strategies will definitely get me far if I choose to follow them. It also emphasized that even right before I finish my internship, I still need to give it my all. This will leave a good lasting impression on my mentor and provide me with positive professional references in the future when I'm looking for work in my field.
Monday, August 10, 2015
8.10.15
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zarli7__Su8
One thing in JD Russo's speech was the knowledge my generation has but the lack of care to do anything with it. This applies directly to my peers and I, pertaining soft skills. I do believe everyone I go to school with has seen or learned about soft skills such as leadership, communication, and collaboration but not all of us are given the opportunities to utilize them, therefore, high school students think they are worthless because they were not used in school everyday. With having the Honors Mentorship Program, it will give me the chance to use soft skills and realize their importance rather than just learning about them in a classroom.
Statement:
Since I am involved in pageants, I am looked upon as a leader by many. One thing that I would love to become an agent for change for would be hunger in America rather than other nations.
One thing in JD Russo's speech was the knowledge my generation has but the lack of care to do anything with it. This applies directly to my peers and I, pertaining soft skills. I do believe everyone I go to school with has seen or learned about soft skills such as leadership, communication, and collaboration but not all of us are given the opportunities to utilize them, therefore, high school students think they are worthless because they were not used in school everyday. With having the Honors Mentorship Program, it will give me the chance to use soft skills and realize their importance rather than just learning about them in a classroom.
Statement:
Since I am involved in pageants, I am looked upon as a leader by many. One thing that I would love to become an agent for change for would be hunger in America rather than other nations.
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