Month: April 2020

I am hard working problem solver.  I enjoy putting my mind to something before and following through to create he best finished product possible.  When I am faced with a challenge or a problem, I look into the possible solutions. Next I decide which solution will have the best overall impact and the least negative impact on the project. Once I have identified the best solution, I take action and put the solution into action.  I enjoy weighing pros and cons when it comes to problem solving and feel I have a very good grasp on what will make the best outcome after solving a problem.

I think that I would excel in a job that presents me with many creative situations.  I am flexible when it comes to figuring out tasks on a regular basis.  I can often times figure out how to improve processes and tasks after only being exposed to them for a short period of time. I would be happy doing something different every day of work because I would not be so stuck in a routine.  If I did something different every day, I would be able to figure things out quickly and conquer the task.  I would enjoy the variability day to day and would be one of the best types of people to do this.  I have the energy to learn on a regular basis even if I will learn something that I supposedly will only use for one day.  I am constantly learning more and applying things I learn from one aspect of my life to the next. I would present myself as being competent and resourceful when it comes to performing my daily tasks.  I would make sure define the task that needed to be done and plan out the steps to complete it.  Once it is completed, I would make sure I completed it within the criteria and call it a successful day. 

(The prompt for part 2 was confusing and I think there was an error in the way it was written.)

The most recent job that I still have is not a position where there is a job description or an application process. I currently work for my parents who work for themselves in property management. They manage rentals as well as renovating houses they have bought. I enjoy working or them in this industry because it is flexible, and they are always doing something new. Today I am going to help them put on siding that we took down and refinished. We had to strip the house down to its bones and replace studs as well as all of the plumbing and electrical. It is coming down the home stretch as we are about to finish the exterior which was a long process including replacing windows and moving doors. When referencing this position on resumes I have used “Handyman” as a title which really only scratches the surface of what I have learned over the years. I have interacted with tenants on a regular basis while repairing small things while they are still occupying the unit. I have also done electrical and plumbing repairs and replacements as well as a ton of carpentry. I should come up with a job description that would help me better explain my experience working in this diverse job that has presented me with many opportunities to learn new skills. Another reason why I like working in this type of job is the fact that I am able to use my problem solving skills on a regular basis.

The outstanding claims of discrimination would affect my feelings about the company in a negative way.  I would not feel as confident in my choices to use the company’s products or services.  For example, I am currently in the hobby of owning aquariums and have started to breed fish.  I have heard bad things about Petco and how they treat their animals, and this definitely discourages me from shopping at their stores. Instead I try to go to local fish stores to buy my fish food and other supplies.  I feel like it is important to shop at places that we support even if it costs a little bit more or we have to use slightly different products.  In the end if we support companies that make the right ethical decisions, it will help our society make a cultural shift in the right direction of encouraging ethical behavior at all levels of business. This is similar to any other company if they had been discriminating against their employees. I think it would be tough to not apply to work at a company that was discriminating against certain employees because I feel a need to reach justice and try to fix problems.  If I had to would definitely apply for a job somewhere that I might disagree with their choices because I might be able to help them shift in the right direction.  Using my previous example of fish stores, I would rather apply at my local fish store because I could grow their reach and keep them moving in the right direction but I would be  willing to try to make a change in the way that Petco handles their animals. 

• The main time that a company would value market research or product design over employee recruitment and selection is in a competitive industry where there is a high supply of employees. It is never really the case there there is a high supply of top notch employees, but depending on the company, they may have simple jobs that require little to no skill. If this is the case, then the company can use their marketing and to create a brand that people want to end up working for. This idea of an enjoyable work environment can draw in enough people in to justify less money being spent on recruitment. The same idea can be used with product design. If a company has a solid product design that distinguishes them from other competitors, it will be easy to get quality employees without spending money on recruitment.
• Prioritizing other factors of a business is a higher risk, higher reward way to operate. Having a solid set of employees is the best way to ensure consistent operations, however if you know the employees you have are excellent, it is less risky to focus your resources in areas other than selection and recruitment. The reward however comes if you are successful at focusing on marketing and development and your company separates itself from its competitors. I think of Nike as an example who has a huge section of the market on athletic apparel and gear. Their reputation is so huge that they attract massive numbers of employees only based on their brand reputation.