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  • Week 5 Blog – Job Interviews

    Reflecting on my interview experiences, I can draw clear connections to the concepts of reliability, validity, and utility as discussed in this week’s readings. I’ve had the opportunity to participate in three interviews: one for a Player Services position at a golf course, and two for Project Engineer roles at WPI and IES. Each interview…

  • Week 4 Blog

    The Role and Challenges of Job Descriptions Job descriptions serve as a foundation for hiring, training, and performance management by clarifying roles and expectations. But creating and updating them is tough, especially in a fast paced workplace. When an organization or industry evolves quickly, descriptions can become outdated. This is especially true when roles become…

  • Week 1 Blog Assignment – MGMT 453

    Hilton, Cisco, and Salesforce are three companies from the 2020 Fortune Best Companies to Work For list. Each of them have great HR practices that make their employees happy. For example, Hilton focuses a lot on making sure their workers feel supported and valued, even during tough times. They work hard to keep a friendly…

  • Week 10 Blog Post

    One lesson stands out as particularly intriguing and essential for my future career is the role of non-cognitive predictors in career success. This concept, which has traits such as motivation, perseverance, emotional intelligence, and social skills, has huge implications for personal and professional development. Understanding and using non cognitive predictors can be a game changer…

  • Week 9 Self Reflection

    1. What am I good at? I am good at showing up on time, with everything I do I always try to be early and stay late. This is something I value in myself because I feel that even if I’m not the best at what I do, you can see I’m always trying to…

  • Week 7 – Blog Post: IPIP Results & Reactions

    The test shows I’m sociable and lively, enjoying being around people and seeking excitement. I’m also reasonably reliable, organized, and self-controlled, which means I can handle tasks well. When it comes to feeling things, I’m pretty calm and don’t get too upset easily. I’m not big on trying new things or being imaginative, preferring things…

  • Week 5 Blog – Typical vs Maximal Performance

    In this scenario, I’d pick Avery for the job. Even though Jaime is consistent, Avery’s ability to reach top-notch performance when needed is too good to ignore. While Avery might not always deliver consistent results every day, the potential for outstanding performance outweighs Jaime’s steady output but it’s definitely hard to choose. For a job…

  • week 4 blog

    As a potential employee, my brand centers around being dependable, adaptable, and innovative. I aim to leave a lasting impression on employers by showcasing my strengths in problem-solving, teamwork, and attention to detail. While I’m not perfect and have areas for improvement like time management and public speaking, I view these as opportunities for growth.…

  • Week 3 – Blog Post: Job Descriptions

    The job description played a pivotal role in my decision to pursue the position of a Player Services employee at Langdon Farms Golf Club. It provided a clear outline of the tasks and responsibilities expected of me, which greatly influenced my understanding of the role before diving in. One of the primary responsibilities outlined in…

  • Week 2 – Blog Post: Experience with Discrimination

    Upon stumbling across recent news alleging discrimination within my favorite company, I couldn’t help but feel deeply unsettled. This bombshell revelation challenges the positive image I’ve long held of the company. Discrimination, in any form, is something I vehemently oppose, and seeing it associated with a brand I admire is disheartening. Would these allegations change…