• Why are you in school?
I am in school to get a bachelor's degree in project management to help further my
career. I feel like I have hit a plateau in my career and would like to take the necessary
steps to advance along my career path in the construction industry.
• What are your strengths?
I am a fast learner, an excellent planner, and a problem solver. I can process issues
quickly and adjust accordingly to fix or come up with solutions to keep activities moving
forward.
• How do you learn best?
I learn best from trial and error. I always like to try things on my own, with or without
instructions, and find ways to improve processes.
• What are your skills?
I have good communication skills, problem-solving skills, and I am very organized. I
always like to have things organized, as I find it easier to deal with problems when they
arise.
• What skills do you want to improve upon or learn?
I want to improve my communication skills. I have no problem conversing with people
and communicating what is needed. The area I would like to improve is that sometimes
I am misunderstood or do not use the right words to express what I would like.
• What are your interests and hobbies?
Right now, my interests and hobbies revolve around raising my kids. Besides, I enjoy
doing projects around the house, reading, listening to music, and eating food. I like to
try all types of different foods and regularly venture out to try different restaurants.
• What problems would you like to address in the world?
I want to do my part to try and help many of our environmental situations. Carbon
emissions, pollution, and preserving our wildlife are some of the things I would like to
help change in our world.
• Where do you envision yourself in five years?
In five years, I see myself in a new career path, healthy, and a larger home for my
family. Once I finish my schooling, I plan on getting hired and settled in a new position
for work while also buying a larger home with a nice piece of property for my family to
enjoy.
• Which of the programmatic course themes is most relevant to your career or goals for
personal growth?
o Self-care
o Social justice
o Emotional intelligence
o Career connections
o Ethics
Emotional intelligence is the course theme most relevant to my career and personal
growth. EI is beneficial in many aspects of life. EI can help you grow personally while
also helping you have an impact on others around you. EI can be an effective skill in
your personal life and valuable throughout your career, especially for someone in a
leadership position.
I chose an image of my kids because they are what drive me to
become a better person and not give up on my life goals. They give
me the motivation to want to be successful and provide for them as
