Comm 299 is a very useful class. During my time at the class, I have learnt much more about myself as well as a lot of skills that would make me a better candidate in the future job market. Also, in the class, we were introduced a personal development tool called Strengthsquest; by using this tool, I learnt that I have the themes of deliberative, empathy, futuristic, competition and harmony. Knowing these themes allows me to understand my strengths and weakness and thus I will able to choose the most suitable jobs for myself according my interest and ability. As well, I believe the interview skills and the resume writing skills that I learnt from class will make me a great candidate in job applying in the future.
Month: March 2011
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzzIu4LO_-g[/youtube]I’m an international student from Hong Kong. Before I came to Canada, I took an exam called Hong Kong Certificate of Education Exam (HKCEE). The HKCEE is written at the end of a five-year secondary education. Students must get the minimum score to qualify to enter the two-year, sixth-form courses. No more than 40,000 students can usually achieve the minimum score. Most students, who don’t make it, don’t qualify for their original school. Some might start working or go to lower-grade schools for a chance to study. I passed this exam; but many of my friends didn’t. When we received the results, classmates were calling parents both smiling and crying. When those students who failed begged another school to take them, there was a typhoon that day. When I saw these students the next day on TV, I felt sorry for them. I was glad that I had studied hard, passed and I wasn’t one of them. I told myself, I would not be one of those students, ever. It’s an unforgettable experience that influenced me the most and It’s the greatest lesson I learnt from others so far.