Self Reflection

  • What am I good at?

I am good at working with people. I have an ability to work well with a lot of different people and this is one of my biggest strengths. I also am really driven and hardworking which are two things that I bring to the table at a job. Another strength of mine is my good attention to detail which is really useful in all of the jobs that I have had and helps with overall organization. Additionally, I think that my time management skills are another major strength of mine. I am able to work on multiple things at a time without getting overwhelmed like other might.

  • What do I value?

In terms of a job, feeling like I have a say in what is going on is very important to me. I care about salary somewhat but more than that I care about the type of insurance and other benefits that keep me and my family happy and healthy. Flexible hours and being able to work from home a couple days of the week is extremely important to me in a job. Also, having a job that allows employees reasonable vacation time is another major thing that I value. Lastly, working for a company that values continued education is another big factor for me. I would like to eventually get my MBA and hope to work for a company that encourages and maybe even helps pay for this because they see the value in it too.

  • How did I get here?

I got here because I was sick of working for jobs that bored me and didn’t push me to my full potential. I began college in order to get a business degree so that I could qualify for the kinds of jobs that I was interested in. Deciding on business management was not planned but happened because I needed 66 residency credits to graduate from OSU but I have ended up really enjoying the required classes for this degree and also think that in the end, being in the management major has better prepared me for a career in human resources. When I think about just this past year at OSU, my decision to apply for the HR internship turned out to be one of the best things I could have done for my future.

  • Where am I going?

When I think about the path that I am currently on, I think that I will end up exactly where I want to go. Through courses like this one and the Leadership class, I think that I have learned some great skills with which to guide my professional career by. Therefore, when I think about my future following the path that I’m on now, I think that I will be able to get the HR Generalist job and then progress to an HR Manager because I will be aware of the steps I need to take in order to achieve this. I already investigate companies in order to see if they seem like a good place for me to work and know that there are certain things that I value too much in order to accept jobs at other places. I also know to maintain a great network and to never underestimate an opportunity. Going forward I will have an open mind about where my career may go based on my values and interests.

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2 thoughts on “Self Reflection”

  1. It was really interesting for me to read about what your strengths are because they are very similar to my own. However, reading the next section regarding what you value most, I was able to see a very different set of values from my own. It is interesting how two people who appear to have very similar personality characteristics and strengths can value very different things. I am glad that you feel as though you are on the right path and heading in the right direction; best of luck to you in all your future endeavors!

  2. Hi Katharine,
    I love hearing your story and motivation to go to college. By investing in yourself and your education, you will be able to achieve your dreams. It sounds like your job experience with the internship will nicely align you for the nest HR generalist position you apply for. I wish you the best of luck!
    Sara

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