Final Reflection Paper

Maria Andersen

Final Reflection Paper

CLSS 2100

12/13/12

            I feel that I have been able to sort out my thoughts and goals throughout this course. I have finally decided that I am going to be changing my major to something that I have knowledge and already know that I am good at it. I have found that I really enjoy being in the insurance industry and being a leader.

            With my major, I want to make sure that what I study will be information and courses that will really help me be the best at what I do. I haven’t decided entirely yet, but I am looking forward to studying about business management with a possible Spanish minor. I really like the idea of being involved in the Hispanic community and help people there.

            Having done the self-assessments tests have really helped me learn more about my passions and what I want to do in the future.  I think that the ones I took were a good reflection on who I am and who I want to become. I have a better understanding now towards what industry I am leaning towards and what an array of options I have to do this. I want to learn more about the different companies so I can make a good decision in what I want to do. I plan to contact some different places to do an internship and find out more about the different parts of the industry.

            My goal is to graduate in about two to three years. I want to be able to from there to have already decided what company is best fit for me and start a career with them. I hope to have longevity with the same company. I do not want a company that is not financially stable. I hope that with interning and research I can find what is going to be best in the long run, and not just in the here and now.

            Another goal of mine is to find myself in a management or owner position where I am leading others. I enjoy helping and coaching people and I feel that is a strength I have that can benefit a company. I want to be able to help others succeed and with their success I can succeed as well.

            Within all of these career goals I want to be able to still balance my family life, my personal life and married life. I want to plan out my career so that it is conducive to that kind of a lifestyle. I also hope that in the search of this career and the finishing of my education I am able to find balance along with my passion.

I really am excited to have found myself and my place in the work place. I hope that from everything I have learned I will be one step ahead of others looking for similar positions and I can stand out of the crowd and get a good job from my hard work and knowledge.