TEAMWORK

NONE OF US IS AS SMART AS ALL OF US.
                         ~ Ken Blanchard

I chose this quote because I truly believe when people work together as a team the sky is the limit. I have a lot of experience working with teams and as a team member. My whole life I have been in sports. I started playing organized Baseball when I was four years old. When I was ten came Football and finally Basketball came around junior high. Almost all of the coaches I had, preached about how working as a team will benefit us not only in the game we played but in life as well! Sports is what taught me how to be a team player, you will not get far if you try and tackle life by yourself. Everybody should value others advice or expertise, especially if you are working on a team project. Imagine how many ideas or solutions a team of five could come up with, instead of just one individual. Five brains is always going to be smarter then one. 

Professional Business attire

I think something like this would be appropriate for a casual Friday. Not to flashy but looks professional.

This might be another option for a casual dress code or casual Friday. I do not think I would wear such a bright shirt though.

This is the look I think I would go for at a professional office setting. The clothes look comfortable and professional!
Now this look is for a super professional setting such as a lawyer or CEO type. I like the fit but I do not I would like to be in a suit like this for 12 hours a day.

Chapter 1 #6 Areas of Growth

After listing the skills I was comfortable enough with to put on my resume if I were to look for an Administrative position right now I realized I am a long way to were I need to be. Here is a list of the Areas of Growth I need to learn and practice during this semester.

• Take better notes
• write neatly so others can read 
• become better at multitasking 
• telephone techniques (tone of voice, greeting, politeness, patience)
• procrastination
• better with time

I know that over time I will learn how to overcome these things I have difficulties with. The two major things I need to spend a little more time on are the procrastinating and becoming professional with the telephone. Good thing I have Professor Backlund's telephone techniques class!

Chapter 1 #4 Assess your skills

I have came a long with my skills I possess, for a career opportunity in the Administrative profession. When I started at MJC I had absolutely no keyboarding skills. I never took keyboarding in high school because back then I thought I would have no use for it. I knew enough about computers to get by but that was it. Now I am more comfortable than ever with my computer skills. Here is my list of skills I currently possess and still sharpening to get even better!

• Keyboarding (40-45 wpm)
• Training in Microsoft Office such as
• Microsoft Word
• Access
• Excel
• Power Point
• Communicate well with others in person
• Good with schedules
• Good decision maker

I know I have a long way to go, I especially need to learn how to be better with the telephone, learn how to speak like a professional, and be a little more courteous. Practice makes perfect!