The New Guy

Have you ever walked into a job interview, a new school, or even a new city unprepared at that?

I have.

I’ve been to plenty job interviews and HAVE’NT gotten a single job because I wasn’t prepared or even properly groomed. I’ve been the NEW KID six times at six different schools. I’ve only moved once but that wasn’t very fun either.

Now I’ve become the new guy at a job and a new school in a new city all at once. Talk about a tough break.

That’s not even the tough part. I’m taking classes that I haven’t even heard of before. I’m lost and have no clue of what I’m doing. I’m in a totally different scene. Talk about first day gitters.

I’m skeptical about plenty of things being new to all these things at once. How would this turn out? How can I make things better? How can I succeed?

I’ve come up with goals and ways to achieve those goals for each class so that these questions can be answered.

Business Communications

• ·      Build correct grammar

o   Practice everyday and eliminate the grammar that isn’t proper.

• ·      Build larger vocabulary

o   Read different words everyday and use them in conversations with my colleagues

Pro Skills

• ·      Become more presentable

o   Request and accept any feedback while working on my posture

• ·      Obtain a great handshake

o   Shake hands everyday and practice with everyone

Tech

• ·      Become computer savvy (there’s a difference between computer savvy and computer literate)

o   Study hard and read the book cover to cover

• ·      Learn the hardships

o   Take notes and review everyday until it sticks

Each goal works towards my main goal, which is to become a great asset to the business community.

I hope I didn’t bore you too much.