Hailey Torres

I really appreciated all of the 2-3 minute videos detailing specifics of time management. My biggest takeaway was the video where 3 keys were discussed when you realize you are putting off a task.

There were so many good checklists and tips/tricks that I have saved to use in future written pieces (emails, reports, etc.). One takeaway that stood out to me personally was not dwelling on editing during your first draft. 

My biggest takeaway wasn't actually a new action item for me but rather a good reminder. I need to take a moment when I feel the stress building and reflect on my feelings so that I do not explode.

I appreciated hearing that the work is not done after the interview. We must analyze the interview process, express gratitude, follow-up appropriately, and keep busy while waiting for a response. Preparation time is never wasted time! 

I appreciated the balance between emphasizing skills/portfolio and also sharing endorsements. It is not enough to say that you have a skill without sharing someone who can witness it. At the same time, some work can speak for itself. Knowing the balance makes all the difference! I will share the worksheets and tips with job seekers. 

I really appreciate the STAR method and learning how to choose relevant stories to share in an interview. I will share that with job seekers as well as coach them that it is not just "what" they say in an interview but "how" they say it.

In college I would often hear this quote from my instructors: "Preparation time is never wasted time." I got to see that principle demonstrated for exams while in school, but I believe I found the greater significance when I got out into the workforce and began navigating job search and the interview process. I will certainly share all of these workbooks with jobseekers so they can first come to know who they are and what they value before trying to align themselves with a career. 

I find that I learn really well from acronyms, so I greatly appreciated the PADMAN (presentation, ability, dependability, motivation, attitude, network) and SOLAR (skill, outlook, look elsewhere, answer, resource) references. These resources allow a job seeker/offer seeker to truly examine how they are representing themselves to an employer to determine where the areas of growth are. 

I appreciate the resources provided in this module, especially those on establishing personal branding and reframing the concept of networking. I hope to emphasize with students the importance of reaching out to healthcare facilities in the area to setup informational interviews or speak with hiring managers. In this field, it is more about finding the right job not just finding a job in general. Almost every employer is hiring, but we want to help reduce the high turnover rates by coaching students on how to become more aware about a job/employer before accepting a position.

I will be saving all of the provided resources to share with our students! I really appreciate how they make you think more about what you are looking for instead of just diving into a job board as a first step. Many times, students get frustrated because they come to me having only referred to Indeed. They haven't even taken a moment to discover the "what", "where", etc. of their new potential job. I am looking forward to using these tools to better assess where each student is at so I can help set them on the right path to… >>>