Sunday, September 23, 2012

Transferable Skills Letter


Maria Andersen
75 S 725 E #2                                     
Lindon, Utah 84042


September 23, 2012



Dear Recruiting Manager:

Your need for an entry-level position caught my attention as I prepare to begin my professional career upon graduation this spring from Utah Valley University.
I say “professional” because I have worked steadily throughout college, gaining valuable experience that equips me to present your firm with advantages others may not offer.
For example, I have steadily worked as a team member in several State Farm offices already. This employment has given me a great sense of the different aspects that are required to excel as a State Farm Agent. Some of my skills that are of great importance and impact for such a position are:
·        Developing Rapport
·        Leadership Skills         
·        Ambition
Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,



Maria Andersen
Enclosure

Skills Assessment


Three skills that I enjoy are:
Planning, Encouraging, Problem solving
Three skills that I perform well are:
Encouraging, teaching, Speaking
Three skills that I would like to develop are:
Organizing, Delegating, Decision making
Doing the assessment helped me see what different categories of careers are available with my skills. my highest ranking was for Chief Executive. I don't necessarily see myself doing that, but so far my jobs have been of managing type positions. I Think that potentially with more experience and education to learn the skills I need to be successful can put me in a position to be successful doing something like that. I think this can lead me in many directions and in several different industries.

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Top 10 Values

My top 10 personal values are:

1. Honest
       - I don’t like lies and am always being up front about feelings and problems. I don’t think this is something that will ever change

2. Trustworthy
       - Because of my honesty people trust me easily. I am capable of keeping information to myself  if it is an importance of privacy. This is something a lot of employers need. I don’t foresee this changing in the future.

3. Teachable
       - I easily take constructive criticism and learn quickly without worrying about who is teaching me. I understand the need to learn things under circumstances that is needed. In order to succeed, we must be willing to learn. This is really important for any job. I have always been teachable, and I don’t think this will change.

4. Team player
       - I work well with others. I do not have much contention with people. I am very open and compassionate to other’s circumstances. I know how to delegate and to take instructions from others and work together to complete a task. Depending on what kind of job you get, being able to work with others can create a good team that has a high productivity. I will always be a team player.

5. Selfless
       - I put other’s needs before my own. Not only with my own family, but with anyone I encounter that may need help, whether big or small. Once I feel that I am not needed for the time being, I then take care of my needs. I think that this can be a good value for a job, where depending on the position it may be needed to understand others and put others before you. I don’t see this changing in the future

6. Helpful
       - I think this goes along with selfless. I like to help, and am always looking for places or people that may need my help. For jobs, it is good to be helpful, working with others and a boss that will always be asking for help. This will not change in the future.

7. Provider
       - I feel responsible to take care of my family, including my younger brothers and sisters. I always am looking out for their welfare financially and emotionally. I think this is a drive to be good at a job. This gives you the reason to be successful at work. I think employers would want employees to have a “why” they are they and doing their job.

8. Organizer
       - I like to plan things out, whether if it is a party, or finances. I like to know where things go and what to expect. In a job, sometimes if you don’t know where things are, or where you are in the middle of a project that can create chaos. In knowing these things, it helps create effectiveness, something any employer would want. I will always feel the need to have things organized. 

9. Independent
       - I work well with having little instructions. I can get tasks done without having to be micromanaged. This helps create less managing, with more production. I have always been very independent and felt no need for someone to tell me what to do on a constant basis.

10. Thrifty
       - I am always looking for ways to cut costs and practical ways to use time better to get the most out of things. In a job, that may be a great strength to have, to stay on budget and have profits high. That is something I don’t see changing in the future.

Mission Statement


I think that having a mission statement is really important. It is a quick snap shot of who you are and what you want. Here is my mission statement:

"To be a fearless leader who is compassionate and ready to take charge to help dreams and goals to come to fruition as a team and individual"