1) Describe five ways in which you think you have human capital that is truly unique.
- Good with my hands - I would have to thank my first car for this skill and my dad for showing me the ropes when working on it. Although, its not just my car but fixing things in general
- Team player - I find myself to work very well with other people whether it is at work, or helping out my friends or family when need be.
- Analytical - I seem to always try to think things through analytically before making a decision so I can take into consideration of how it will effect myself and people around me.
- Quick Learner - I've been told this by every manager I have worked for, which is only two, but I do feel like I'm good at retaining information when doing something new.
- Very laidback/patient - If you ever get to know me, you would easily notice I'm a very soft spoken person who doesn't let things get under my skin.
2) Interview the five people who know you the best. (Everyone wanted to be voice recorded instead of video taped.)
Mother - What I took away from my interview with my mom is that, I do find myself to make sure I do what I say I'm going to do and do what is best for the people around me. Also, like I said above I'm very laid back but I can also speak up and take things seriously.
Father - After doing my interview with my dad, he also said I was very dependable and I have a lot of integrity, I always like to do what is best for myself and everyone around me. He also mention I'm also good with my hands and I would have to say I get it from him as well.
Debbie(girlfriend) - My take away from this interview with Debbie, is that everyone is different and everyone has different skills. She talked about how I'm determined and if I want something I work for it. Also, she mentioned I like helping others and put others before myself, as well as I'm a easy going person.
Brother - Well my brother was being a pain and didn't want to be voice recorded or video taped, but he did answer the questioned. He also said I was good with my hands, especially when working on my car. He also mentioned that I'm a very determined person, because he would never go to school for as long as I have.
3) Reflect on the differences.
I would have to say there are some things that others saw in myself that I didn't not. I guess the things that I didn't notice where just the things that come natural to me, like being dependable and putting others first. Like I said, I think these differences from my own choices and my interviewers are because I think they come naturally to me, and I would have to say they aren't wrong. I probably wouldn't make any corrections, because the things that I didn't not list that the interviewers mentioned where human capital that everyone should practice.
- William Garlock
I really like what Debbie said about you, it's like asking "why do you like me". I can see the perspective people see you in. Like your brother would see you being very handy like you said in #1 but maybe your parents might not because they don't have the knowledge or interest your brother has. Your parents see it from their perspective on how you behave as a son and not much of your school life or college life.
ReplyDeletehttp://notimportantrightnow.blogspot.com/2016/03/my-secret-sauce.html
Hi Will,
ReplyDeleteI love how your dad talked about you. Clearly you have good people around you. I would have loved to see in your reflection an explanation or the experience behind the quality that stood out to me the most, your dependability. Like, what makes you dependable? Lots of people are dependable but what made you that way? I think that experience that made you that way more than the quality itself is what makes you different. You said it came naturally but maybe there is an experience or something that really drives home that point. I'm sure interviewers for jobs or internships would also be really interested in what makes you dependable.
Otherwise, good job! If you feel like checking out my special sauce, here's the link: http://cassandrathe.blogspot.com/2016/03/whats-your-secret-sauce.html
Good evening Will,
ReplyDeleteThis was a great post! I like all of the attributes you listed for yourself. Being analytical and laid back are two things that really compliment each other. I am sure you are able to think through situations, and take action accordingly. The interviews you did were good to go. I thought they all hit the main point of this assignment.