CARB STORY due in 9 hours

CARB Storys C.A.R.B. Stories Describe a Challenge you faced, the Action you took, the Result of that action, and what

the Benefit was to individuals/the organization. Example of C.A.R.B. stories can be found on Blackboard.

The goal is for you to incorporate such a story in a resume, cover letter, or even job interview!

“Get in the basement, quickly!” The F5 tornado was tenacious and aimed straight

towards us. After it blew over, we arose from the basement to examine the damage. The

neighborhood was now desolate. I immediately ran, rubble to rubble, looking for trapped

persons who might still be alive. Thirty minutes later, and no sign of anyone. Just keep

looking, I thought. I coordinated with others to systematically spread out; I knew there

had to be somebody, and I was going to find them. We finally found an injured woman

and assisted her to safety. Like the tornado, I am tenacious: not readily relinquishing,

principled, and having course of action. I will also be a determined student.

I first felt the benefits of being determined when I was on stage with my band. The crowd

had their hands in the air singing my song. Lights were flashing with the rhythms of the

music and my guitar. My drummer and I caught each other’s eye and we knew, “Finally,

we made it.” After 7 years of playing music, my band was finally performing in the

biggest venue in Arizona. My mind flashed back to the time I watched the Journey in

concert DVD with friends. Don’t Stop Believing became my mantra when friends said,

“Even if you learn guitar, it’s hard to find a gig anywhere.” The flashback relinquished

and I continued to harmonize with the rest of my band. I will be the type of lawyer, that I

am a musician. Being a musician can be arduous. It takes zest, collaboration and

analytical intelligence. Musicians and lawyers alike, analyze notes and tempo that best fit

the puzzle-like compositions. They perform the puzzles for their audience in a pure

manner to convey the meaning of their songs.