The interview process provoked thoughts about what technologies, if any, were being used in the tow industry. When the question was asked about what was being used at his shop; Mike expressed that technology use was at a minimum. As mentioned in the above questions, cell phones are how Mike operates. He did say that in the past he gave GPS a try but it was never incorporated into everyday use. As the technology discussion progressed it became clear that Mike operated solely from memory and 20 plus years of experience. His feelings toward technology were quite obvious but we felt it would be in Mike’s best interest to research the possibilities. Our main purpose for this project is to take an honest look at a problem and provide a realistic option for possible consideration. We are not out to persuade Mike into buying the latest and greatest technology but we do feel the use of technology, if implemented correctly, could provide tremendous value to his business. The problem was going to be getting Mike to put his views toward technology aside for the sake of the experience. Especially considering the fact he is putting his faith in a couple of graduate students with absolutely no experience in the tow industry. 3.2 Industry Technology The rate at which technology changes makes it difficult to comprehend just how far it has actually come the last 20 years. Not long ago requesting tow assistance involved a call made from a payphone to a dispatcher who radioed the next
Shantelle Jones is a 17-year old adolescent female who was referred to this agency following a brief hospitalization for a suicide attempt. She resides in Rural, Michigan with her paternal aunt, Ms. Wilson, who has become her adoptive parent, as well as her younger sister, her paternal grandmother, and an adult male cousin. During her intake appointment, Ms. Wilson stated that she would like Miss Jones to be less aggressive toward her sister, less rebellious, and to become compliant with the medical recommendations of the psychiatrist who treated her in the hospital. Miss Jones stated that she would not like counseling, but if it was necessary she would comply because she would like to be less depressed and have less strife in her home life.
Advancing humanity as a whole, technology has changed the way we live. From communication to transportation, we depend on technology to help us get through our day. Introducing the mobile phone, the mass media were hit with a surprise. As a phone that could call through thin air,
The interview process is something we have all gone through in order to get any job. It may not be our dream job but it is a job and we all have to do this process in order to even be able to start working. In Katy Piotrowski’s article “Preparing for the Job Interview: Know Thyself,” she explains everything that you need to know and not know when going to a job interview. Graduating college and having a Bachelor’s degree of Science in Nursing is what I look forward to doing in the next two years. I will be discussing myself applying for a position in the nursing department. Being the right candidate for this RN nursing position in hospice care requires a lot of hard work and dedication, and that is why I am a good candidate for this position.
Technology Changes – as he said. “as long as there is innovation, there is going to be new kind of chaos”. His experience as a consultant led him to realize that most people needed help with technology and that they saw value in a service whose employees would show up at a specified time, be friendly, use understandable language and solve the problem.
Y o u r C a r e e r: H o w t o M a k e It H a p p e n
Tracey T. Yearwood is the professional I had the pleasure of interviewing for this assignment. Mrs. Yearwood has been married 21 years to an Active Duty Army soldier who is now retired, and they have one 15 year old daughter. Mrs. Yearwood’s educational background consist of a Bachelor’s of Science in Sociology, a Master’s in Education specializing in Child Development, and she also has over 15 years of experience working with children of all ages. Since Mrs. Yearwood’s husband was in the military they relocated almost every three years, so consequently her occupations have varied from working in elementary schools, middle schools, and multiple child development centers over the years.
Boards of Trustees at community colleges play a key role in the hiring of a new president. It is important that before the hiring process begins, the board develop a model that they would like to follow to achieve this goal. As a liaison for the board, I will ensure that the critical steps needed in order to have a successful process are accomplish. There are several components needed to create this model. The steps include, identifying the qualities that the board would like to see in a president, establishing the hiring criteria, creating a job description, recruiting measures, and the selection process.
This interview process really taught me how to listen to and accept the viewpoints of other people who are not necessarily from the same background that I am from. I spoke to one person that I have known for years, and another person who I never spoke with prior to the interview. My first contact was Ms. Tessy Hunt, a direct support counselor for individuals with special needs. The people who Tessy serve, face challenges that not everyone is equipped to support. I chose to interview Ms. Hunt because she provides actual services for a group of individuals who are not allowed the same opportunities and same rights that many of us take for granted. I have known Tessy for several years, and I know that her line
Out of the three interview options I decided to do a selection interview. I chose to do a selection interview because it was the interview I was most comfortable doing and the type of interview I have been most exposed to in my life. My selection interview was a role play medical school admissions interview. I chose to do this type of interview because it was the most pertinent to my life because I will be doing these types of interviews next year (however, then I will be the interviewee). It was also fun for me to be the interviewer for this type of interview. I decided to do this interview with my friend Payge. I chose Payge because she also is a premedical student and I knew she could benefit from this interview as well. By practicing a
For my interview assignment, I spoke with Jeffrey Rothstein, a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) and corrective exercise specialist (CES) at the PT Center in Akron, Ohio. His primary job there for the past eight years has been to develop training programs for athletes that help prevent injury and improve performance. Mr. Rothstein has a bachelor’s degree in exercise science from the University of Dayton and a master’s degree in exercise science from the University of Pittsburgh. He has credentials from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), USA Weightlifting, and the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).
Which topic on the attached list did you think was the most important topic? Why?
Evaluator held a class with Ms. Johnson and other participants covering interviewing. Evaluator asked Ms. Johnson and other participants if they have participated in an interview before and what they thought about it. Evaluator continued to ask Ms. Johnson and other participants, if they were prepared for the interview. Evaluator described how interviews are used, i.e. employers make hiring and promoting decisions based on people’s interviews. Evaluator stressed to participants the importance of being a salesperson during an interview. Evaluator explained to Ms. Johnson and participants that is their goal as interviewees to convince the interviewer that they should be selected. Evaluator distributed handouts discussing five stages of the interviewing
Mrs. Griffins made several comments during her interview that relates to our readings and class discussions. Her statement about respecting students’ culture and protecting their national identities immediately reminded me of Cary’s question—“How do I find useful information on a student’s cultural background?” According to Cary’s text, a teacher can pursue a child’s outside story for three reasons: respect, curiosity, and instruction. Mrs. Griffins models all three reasons.
How has my chosen profession changed because of the developments in information technology. Being a US Navy C-130 flight engineer I am on the road more than I am at home. We are sent at a moment’s notice to places around the world and we perform logistics for all branches of the military. I could go into work on Monday and be asked if I can take a 10-day trip to Guam that leaves on Friday. I hear from a lot of the older guys in the community that in the past it was a lot less complicated before we had what we call the TAC Phone. Essentially it is just an iPhone that the transport aircraft commander (TAC) brings along. The TAC is overall in charge of the mission, he sends reports that we have taken off, landed and is able to communicate
Conducting interviews is fundamental as a case manager. In order to understand more about good interviewing, I decided to watch an interview about an addict mother conducted by Dr. Phil. While watching this interview, I made some notes on attitudes and characteristics that I considered important for good interviewing. The characteristics will be presented in the following paragraphs.