Work Ethics Assignment 8/27/15

     In the Work Ethics PowerPoint and assignment, I briefly learned and reviewed the importance of proper work ethic and work skills. In the presentation, it was said that work ethic was defined as the cultural normality that promotes and motivates responsibility and accountability at work because it is believed that work has a certain, natural value. Work ethic is essential to all types of jobs, sports, and activities that one is involved in. It truly proves what a person of capable of doing and accomplishing.

     Any type of work ethic was able to be categorized into one of three categories: Interpersonal skills, Initiative, and Dependability. Interpersonal skills can defined as the common communication and interaction skills we, as people, use every day.  These skills are necessary for team projects and jobs, and they can really demonstrate how an employee may act around coworkers and customers. Initiative is then defined as the ability of work or take lead independently. This is needed in modern workplaces because there is often not a direct manager or boss to tell you what to do. Dependability is the last of the ethics, but it is certainly the most important. It includes honesty, reliability, and punctuality. It is a very necessary trait for the workplace and in every day-life. After taking the Occupational Work Ethic Inventory, which is a type of test to rate your work ethics, I saw that I scored almost as highly as the average male adult scores provided. The scores at the end of the test were an average of 1133 working adults, and they had scores 5.75 for Interpersonal Skills, 5.52 for Initiative, and 6.07 for Dependability. I received scores of 5.32, 4.95, and 5.66, which came as a surprise. On one hand, I was surprised to see that I even scored that highly, but on the other hand, I viewed those scores as a stepping stone for me to continue to improve my work ethic skills. 

Communication- 8/21/15 Assignment

     As stated in the "Communication Presentation", communication skills are now ranked as the number one qualities and skills to have for employment. Communication defines us. We speak in many different manners. We might be laid back and informal with our friends, but when speaking to our parents, teachers, or coworkers, we do our best to sound professional and formal.
    With my friends and classmates, I am a very relaxed and informal person in my speech. I might use words like "dude, man, hey" or "what's up". These are very relaxed terms and words, and I believe these are the most commonly used phrases and words when around your friends. Because of the type of relationship and occasion, I believe that using this informal speech is alright, but it would not be polite or professional to use those phrases when speaking to an employer or in an interview. However when it comes to speaking to my parents or other family members, I personally believe that some of these phrases can be used, but there is also a need for more respect when communicating.
       When I speak to my family members, I tend to be a serious personal while still having a friendly attitude. I do use phrases like "hey" and "what's up" sometimes, but since my parents, aunts, and uncles are all adults, I tend to use a more formal way of speaking. I believe that communicating with family members can be a blend of formal and informal speech while having a friendly and serious tone.
    When speaking to a manager, boss, or potential employer, one should speak in the most professional, serious, and formal way possible. Job interviews are a very serious occasion, so when answering, and maybe asking, questions, we should speak in a respectable way, so that we may be taken seriously. We cannot use phrases the ones I had previously stated. Instead, an interviewer can use phrases like "ma'am, sir, Mrs. ___, or Mr. ___". I have had an interview for my current job, and at the interview I did my best to dress professionally, speak formally, and act serious, With proper and formal communication skills, serious actions, and just an overall positive attitude, a job, mentorship, or any position can be easily gotten!

Article Summary and Reflection 8/20/15

      After reading the "Getting Ready for your Mentorship" article, I feel like I have gained an insight into how to really prepare for my future mentosrhip. The article offered multiple tips and strategies for me in order to truly gain the most from my mentor. On my first two weeks on the job, I will need to always be early and dress appropriately. Being professional in those ways will help me seem responsible and mature. I will also need to associate with my new coworkers and learn my around around the workplace. This will help my with my social skills at my mentorship, and it will help me connect with professional people in my field of study. Lastly, I will need to clarify all procedures and attempt my best in my assignments. By working hard and giving my most in all the assignments I will have, I will be trusted with many other tasks that will allow me to learn even more. This article really helped me understand the basics of how to present myself and how to act in the workplace. Thank you for giving this assignment and allowing me to prepare and continue learning even before my mentorship.

Leadership/TedX Talk Blog 8/10/15

     In JD Russo's talk, he spoke about not only the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, but also about activism and change. In his talk, JD Russo caught my attention by relate to me and the rest of the audience. He is a teenager, just like me, so this proved that my age cannot limit me and my success. He also spoke of indifference and not-caring. His comments on these phrases really caused me to think of my actions and why I do what I do. I took his TedX Talk as a motivating talk, and I now realize that I must really commit to my mentorship by caring in order to change the world around me for the better.

Something I am passionate about is providing professional and quality medical care to people that cannot afford it or do not have access to it in their regular lives. There is nothing humane and fair about this problem, and through this mentorship and through my future education, I thrive and hope to provide medical attention to all people.

HMP Blog #1

     After reading the "Getting to Know Your Mentor" handout, I believe that I now have a basic understanding of what to expect in my mentorship. During my mentorship, I hope to gain introductory knowledge and experience in the medical field, and I expect to gain guidance and advice for my path through college and my career. I will take any steps needed to ensure that I learn as much as possible from my mentor. I highly appreciate the opportunity that is being given to me, and I hope to make the most out of it. I will act mature and professional in the work-place, and I will listen to all orders and instructions. I will also take notes to help myself afterwards, and I will try my best to learn through hands-on experience. The program is an excellent opportunity to help prepare me for college and the work-field. My future can be very bright, and I believe that through this program, I will gain the needed amount of guidance and knowledge to prepare me for success.