The "Getting to Know Your Mentor" sheet was very informative. Once again, it reiterated that I leave my cell phone off, and preferably in my car. I think this is an important tip to remember because I know that my mom has interviewed people for jobs, and they have looked at their phones during the interview! That was a huge turn off to her, and needless to say, they weren't hired.
I was also reminded in the document to keep the focus on me, not on my friends and family. I know my mentor personally, so it will be hard to do this, but now that I am aware of this, I will try.
The podcast was also very informative. The part that stuck out to me was about not getting attached to the office gossip or slacker. TALK 20%, and LISTEN 80%. I also liked the part where it talked about dressing professionally, even if it is a casual day in the office because you never know when you might meet the CEO.
There were plenty of other good points from the document and podcast, but these were the points that stuck out to me.
I'm looking forward to beginning my mentorship and implementing these new things I have learned!
Great thoughts here-hope other students take note of the paragraph about your mom and interviews with potential hires looking at their cell phones.
ReplyDeleteI find your "Talk 20%, Listen 80%," an intriguing formula. When I listened to the podcast, I don't think I quite caught that phrase, which I am sad to say because it is so TRUE! Listening is the biggest part of any job; even if you talk nonstop about some really great ideas, if you haven't been listening to what is being said to you, you may unknowingy repeat someone else's ideas, nulling all of yours.
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