Five ways in which I have different human capital:
1. I am incredibly hardworking. When I have a goal or idea in
mind, I won't stop until that idea is finalized or my goal is reached. There
are times when all I do is work on my goals and nothing else.
2. I adapt well to new situations. Growing up, I moved around a
lot, so I had to adjust to new conditions. Being able to adapt quickly has
helped me deal with projects that don't go as planned.
3. I work well in teams. I have worked in a lot of teams in
high school and even now. I have learned how to interact with individuals with
different perspectives and goals in addition to dealing with conflict when it
does arise.
4. I believe that I am incredibly dependable. If I promise I am
going to do it, I will always do it and do it well. I want people to know that
I will always do what is asked of me on time and exceptionally well. There is
nothing worse than having to redo a section because someone didn't place any
effort into it.
5. I try to be a good listener. I realize that to be a
communicator, you must be a good listener first. It is the foundation of an
excellent communicator. So I try to listen to understand what an individual is
saying instead of looking to talk.
Five interviews and key takeaways:
Katelyn:
Katelyn and I had several classes fall semester and have
remained close friends since. The critical thing she mentioned was that I can
make people feel comfortable and that I try to get along with everyone. She
stated that I am organized and hardworking, explicitly stating that I go out of
my way to work ahead.
Daphne:
Daphne was my Freshman year roommate and has become one of
my closest friends at UF. Daphne mentioned in the interview that I am always
working towards and for what I am passionate about. She stated that I am
extremely hardworking, and on top of things that I try to come up with creative
solutions for problems.
Hannah:
Hannah was another one of Freshman roommates and one of my
best friends. Hannah's critical things mentioned in the interview were
extremely detail-oriented in my work tasks and day-to-day tasks. She stated
that I remember small details that people say to me, which makes me a good
friend. Lastly, she mentioned I have a strong sense of what is right and wrong.
Dad:
The key takeaway from this interview was that my growing up
and being educated in another country has allowed me to have a diverse view of
cultures. This experience has allowed me to have an open mind when it comes to
situations and people.
Aéja:
Aéja is a member of the same sorority as I am. My main takeaway
from this interview was that I am passionate about the things I love, like my significant
and animal welfare. I am extremely focused on the things I love, as well.
Reflection:
One common theme from how I perceive myself and what the
people closest to me said was that I am hardworking. Almost all of them
mentioned that I am always working to ensure that my tasks get done on time and
doing them well. Some of the comments like still working ahead and being on top
of my workload ties back into me being dependable. My dad's comment on me
growing up in Europe goes back to the idea that I am adaptable. Hannah mentioned the fact that I remember small details of what people say, which ties into me actively working to be a good listener. One thing that
surprised me was the comments about me going out of my way to make people
comfortable. I never realized that was something that stuck out about me. If I were to go back to my initial list, I would add that I am friendly and easy-going. I think overall, my friends' and families' opinions of me aligned with how I perceive myself.
Hello Taylor, something that stood out to me when reading your post was your drive and passion for the things you love. I wrote a similar thing in my post and I genuinely think this skill or habit is the single most important thing you need to be successful in life. You must find one thing to give your all into and stick to it until you make it.
ReplyDeleteHey Taylor, just wanted to say that we have very similar characteristics. Just like you, I also believe myself to be a very good listener, I am very dependable and I work in teams very well too. I agree with your 5 attributes and my interviews also supported those facts. I like how you learned something from the interviews and when you stepped back you realized you had a trait you never noticed.
ReplyDeleteTaylor,
ReplyDeleteWhile it may not feel like a good thing at the time, moving around quite a bit can be very important to gaining new skills to adapt to new environments, cultures, and people. I moved 7 times in two years during my Junior and Senior years in High School. It was like the end of the world to me. Looking back, it gave me perspective and experience that helped me throughout my life. Your adapting skills led to better ability to adapt to projects. I bet it did more than that.
Taylor,
ReplyDeleteFrom all your blog posts I can agree with your human capitals. You are very well written and you put in a lot of effort into every post. I also work well in teams and adapt to any situation or opportunity. I try to not let people down but sometimes I feel like im taken advantage of because of how kind I am. Do you feel this way?