Author: Tess Ferryman

For the extraversion section of my results, the site said “Your score on Extraversion is average, indicating you are neither a subdued loner nor a jovial chatterbox. You enjoy time with others but also time alone”. This doesn’t surprise me. I tend to be an extrovert and love going out with my friends, but my…

As a business owner faced with the decision of hiring between Avery and Jaime, I would ultimately choose Avery for the position. While both candidates bring valuable traits to the table, Avery’s high-performance ceiling offers greater potential for growth and success in the long run. In a dynamic business environment, having an employee like Avery,…

Think of me as someone who loves art, understands people’s feelings, and enjoys playing with numbers. I’m like a bridge between creativity and logic in the workplace. I can turn boring data into interesting stories that everyone can understand. Whether it’s making cool presentations or figuring out tricky math stuff, I’m your person. I care…

In my last role as a salon receptionist, the job description played a significant role in influencing my decision to apply. The description outlined responsibilities such as greeting clients, managing appointments, handling phone calls, and ensuring the smooth operation of the salon. These were tasks I had experience with from my previous roles in similar…

If I were to stumble upon hypothetical news alleging that my favorite company faced a public lawsuit, accusing them of widespread discrimination against individuals from a particular ethnicity, culture, or belief system, it would undoubtedly trigger a whirlwind of emotions and reflections. First and foremost, I would need to grapple with how these hypothetical claims…

Organizations often opt to allocate resources toward marketing or product design instead of prioritizing employee recruitment and selection due to various reasons. Firstly, investments in marketing or product design can yield immediate and visible outcomes, such as increased sales and brand visibility, which may appear more tangible in the short term than the longer-term benefits…

During last term’s College of Business career fair, I spoke with a company that resonated with me, which is why I was eager to accept their invitation to interview. After the recruiting manager asked for my availability to schedule a phone interview, they gave me a date almost a month away. I felt disappointed because…

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