Critcal Reflective Journal Study Guide Part 2

Hard/Job Specific currently possess…. Skills that I -Speak fluent in English -Fast typing -Microsoft Office tools -International Bachelor's Degree in Hotel Management -Diploma in French cuisine Hard/Job Specific Skills that I will develop in my program… -Diploma in GBM -Marketing skills -Skills in the financial aspect -Cultural and Canadian experience -Business communication skills 2C. Strengths Reflecting on the skills list above answer the following questions in your journal. Did any themes emerge from this activity? Thanks to this activity, I realized that I have many strengths in the area of organization, planning and new ideas. Which abilities from the transferable skills grid have the most check marks? Oral communication, problem solving, initiative, research, analysis, digital technology, organizing, planning, management, operating, decision making, leadership, follow-trough, vision, empathy, flexibility. Which job specific skills do you enjoy using the most? Why? List your top 5. These are likely your strengths! I really enjoy using my skills for innovations or the creation of new ideas. I consider that I contribute very good ideas for the solution of the problems. Sometimes for fear of being rejected I do not offer my ideas, but I consider that it is something that I would like to use more to learn. 1. Organizing 2. Problem solving 3. Initiative 4. Vision 5. Empathy 2D. Interests Use the below questions to help you pick out your interests. o When you are googling in your free time, what do you look up? In my spare time I look for international news, information about the world, different food dishes, about animals, about countries to visit. But I must emphasize that what I read or look for the most is international news. o What topic could you teach someone about? I think that in this question many people would answer about a specific subject or topic, but honestly the first thing that came to mind is that I could teach someone the meaning of loving the little things in life to fight for all our dreams. I'm sure I could teach many people classes on personal motivation. o What types of games or activities did you enjoy as a child? As a child I really enjoyed modeling and playing bingo with my family. o If you had endless amounts of money how would you spend your time? Hint: Don’t focus on what you would do immediately (eg. traveling and purchases). Think about what you would do after the novelty wore off. The first thing you would do is invest in a completely profitable business. I believe that the best way to have money is investing it for the future and not just seeing losses. Reflect on the following questions: o What skills are reinforced by your interests? Ex. I love sudoku puzzles so it is no surprise that I have great numeracy skills. I love watching series and movies from different cultures, I love that people trust me and let me help them, I love helping people. o Is there a company that you might want to work with that would align with any of your interests? o I don't really have a specific company; I would like to experience various great companies for more experience and work knowledge. 2E. Personality Click on the link below to identify your personality type based on your own self-reflection. https://www.16personalities.com/ Add a screenshot of your completed test to your journal that shows your MBTI result. Review the report that you are given and answer the following questions: What aspects of the report feel the most accurate? It's amazing, as I read every aspect of this report, I felt that they were describing me completely. Some of the points on which I agree the most are those that indicate me as a person who guides and likes to help others. I like the way they express themselves towards me, saying that I am a person who cares a lot about the welfare and happiness of others, that at some point it could be a weakness towards me, but that aspect makes me unique. Is there anything in the report that you disagree with? Why? One aspect in which I do not see myself completely identified is in which she says that when I reach my goals, I do not try too hard. I consider that it is a very different point from my person, since I was little, I have focused on fighting and fulfilling my dreams and goals even if it is difficult. Dreams and goals are impossible only if we don't fight for them. How might your personality type impact your teamwork or communication style? According to the results provided in this test, my personality as a protagonist has a leadership capacity where it characterizes my communication skills and confidence towards others. I honestly consider that most of the results of this test completely defined me both personally and professionally. 2F. Possible Jobs to Explore After all the work you have done this week identify two careers (job title/positions) that you think you could do given your experience, education, skills and interests. Why are these jobs of interest to you? 1. Hotel manager: I am interested in this job since I have gone through most of the departments of a hotel and I believe that I could provide my leadership and knowledge to solve small details or problems that are not focused. 2. Event organizer: It seems like a small or easy job but it really involves a lot of tasks and responsibilities. For 2 years I have been managing it and I consider myself fully organized and capable of performing these beautiful tasks to satisfy the client. 2G. Career Mission Statement (2nd Draft) Based on the work that you’ve done today, create the second draft of your own career mission statement. Consider all the qualities that you have uncovered in yourself through these assessments. Is there anything you would like to change, add, or remove at this time? We write your final mission statement in week 4. In this opportunity, I would like to make a small change and it would be to lead since with the activities carried out, I could realize what the difference and importance of this is. My professional mission is to lead a group of people with the same objective, to lead new services, new ideas and to be the creator of this. 3A. Labour Market Trends Of the trends impacting the future of work. Which of these sweeping trends could impact your target career(s)? Why? What could you do to manage this? I consider that one of the trends that impact the future of work that would most affect my career would be Automation / Technology and this is due to the fact that artificial intelligence is growing rapidly. Thanks to this, many companies and supplies have improved efficiency by automating manual and above all repetitive tasks. This impacts my career because my branch of work is the hotel industry, and day after day even hotels try to provide the best and effective services to clients, which includes the speed of their services. That is why hotel chains are always looking for different ways to grow in the technological field, and it is heard that in the future robots could provide a better process to consumers. I personally consider that in part it is reason, but it will only depend on us as human beings to change that mentality, it is true that robots and artificial intelligence help us a lot in our tasks, but at the same time it is making us lazy and not giving our best of us in our jobs. Another important aspect may be the multigenerational workforce and this is because the work environment is usually made up of people of different generations but especially those with high rank or managerial positions regularly tend to be older people with great experience. However, times have changed, and for a couple of years it has been possible to observe various cases in which it shows that age is not everything. Many young and prepared people are capable of doing their job. To handle or improve this situation, I believe that we should not judge a person by their age or simply by their experience. Maintaining a good working relationship with all people and believing in their potentials is the best we can do for mutual benefit. 3B. Job Bank Scavenger Hunt This activity should take you approximately 30 minutes to complete. Go to: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home and look up information associated with the 2 jobs that you identified that you were interested in from the previous module. Record your answers in your journal. Instructions: Go to: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home and look up information associated with the 2 jobs that you identified that you were interested in from the previous module. Note: Sometimes the job title you are searching for may not come up in Job Bank because the role has been identified under another name. Do some google research to find the job title that corresponds with LMI in Job Bank. Hotel Manager NOC Code Organizer events 0632 1226 Prospects in Toronto, ON (Star Rating) 3 (good) Low/Median/Hi gh Wages in Toronto, ON Low: $18 Low: $13.50 Median: $27 Median: $14.25 High: $31 High: $26 How many jobs are currently posted in Toronto, ON? Insert expertise and skills needed for the job here and colour code Highlight skills/experien ce in green if you have obtained them through work experience Highlight skills/experien ce in purple if you have obtained them through study Highlight skills/experien ce in blue if 2 (fair) 50 4 Address customers' complaints or concerns. Prepare budgets and monitor revenues and expenses. Establish schedules. work Enforce policies and procedures. Develop and implement policies and procedures for daily operations. Assist clients/guests with special needs. Recruit and hire staff Promote conference and meeting services or special events Plan for required documentation and for pre- and postdistribution of documentation (itineraries, evaluations etc.) Plan for social events and guest programs Plan for traffic and crowd control and security. Inspect and select sites. Develop media you do currently not strategies public activities. and relations Develop registration systems and information materials Develop sponsorship, partnership fundraising programs Answer the following questions: What obstacles are standing between you and the 2 job titles that you have just researched? Do you have the skills and expertise required? Ok, for the position of manager of a hotel, my obstacles could be age and little experience. I personally consider the tasks and abilities to be very capable of achieving them and I have already been in charge of different departments at the same time. For the second position, which is an event organizer, I also consider that my only obstacle would be my little experience. In general, for both positions, the obstacle that stands in my way is the lack of experience, many jobs require years of work. Organization of events and the hotel world is very changing, every day like many industries has new things to offer to the consumer and this could also be an obstacle if I do not continue studying or updating myself to the changes. Are there good prospects in the Toronto area for these positions? Where are the best prospects? Identify 2 regions in Canada with good (3 star) prospects. Are the salaries listed for these positions in line with your expectations? Are the salaries listed in line with your needs? In both job options, the salaries meet my expectations. Although it should be noted that the event organizer position caught my attention that it is not a position with a number of options and its low salary. Both of the salaries are or according to my basic needs and I believe that I could cover each of my expenses. Are these jobs still ones that you would like to pursue? Are there any other job titles that might be more appropriate to pursue after graduation? I do not know how to start this answer but I will try to explain it in the best way. We are all human beings but we are very different, I mention this because many aspire for a specific position. And I really do not aspire to something concise, my only aspiration is to get a job that I like, that learns, that can help others, and that covers my basic expenses and my future. I believe that after graduation I can acquire these positions and in the same way I can also acquire other positions for my professional growth. 3C. Company Research Review two companies of interest in the Toronto area that you might like to work for. State the potential benefits and disadvantages of working for each. Make sure the locations are areas you would be interested in living or could easily commute to. Access https://ca.indeed.com/companies to review the following information located on the company website: o About o Company mission statement o Employer reviews o Salaries Remember that what you see as benefits and disadvantages will be personal to you, your interests, talents and career goals. Company Name and Benefits Disadvantages Location 1.The Ritz-Carlton. It is a very recognized According to many : 181 Wellington St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3G7 international comments, working at chain. Experience in such a this well-known brand hotel does can open the doors to balance between work many and personal life. new renowned not hotel have a opportunities. 2. eSCRIBE Software Ltd. - Markham, ON A great benefit is that A the seeks from my perspective is that each collaborator that this company only is looks company capable from big disadvantage for candidates planning an event to with a long time of reporting. This is a fast experience (3 years) in paced the whole subject of and remote company. event management and many people who do not have that experience may miss this great opportunity to offer knowledge. 4A. Flipgrid Introduction Complete your elevator pitch recording on our class Flipgrid and include a transcript of your pitch below. Remember to include the following details: Who are you and what do you do? Why should they care? What should they remember? their What do you want? o Hint: Don’t say “a job”. You might say, “Information about new opportunities”. Never suggest that you are asking for a job in an introduction. Hello, my name is Daniela Arias and I am currently a student of the Global Business Management program at Centennial College. At the moment I am studying the second semester. I have a great experience in the area of sales and marketing. My most recent experience was in a chain hotel as a Sales manager and responsible for the organization of events. In this job I was able to develop my skills in planning, teamwork and costs. Currently I am 100% willing to have new opportunities in the work field that allow me to grow in my professional career. 4B. Identifying Mentors Using the tips from the Finding A Mentor article do the following: Identify 2-3 possible mentors 1. Hello Celideth, good morning, I hope you are very well. I would like to ask you some questions about your professional development after finishing your program at university. I was able to observe from your profile that you finished your professional development in accounting and sales. In the same way, with this knowledge, today you are in charge of the entire Food and Beverages department of a large international chain hotel. I find your professional career very admirable and interesting and that is why I would like to learn a little about you and know some of the challenges that you have experienced throughout these years after finishing your study program. Take care, I hope you can read my message. My greetings, Daniela Arias Results: I know Celideth because when I was studying at the university, my professional career had to do graduation internships in various hotels in the city, and my first work experience was together with her, Celideth was my first and most important mentor. I remember that when I found out that her career was very different from what she was currently working on, I was completely surprised because her work is completely spectacular and many hotel departments depend on her. She told me that it is not only what one studies, but the desire to learn that one has to learn and give the best of oneself. They are words that I will never forget. 2. Luis Bermudez- Psychologist, leader and professor. Hello Luis, it would be a great honor for me if you could answer me some questions that I have about your professional career. I have seen your trajectory since the beginning of university and I have found it very interesting, the extensive experience you have in leadership, psychology and student motivation is incredible. In the same way, observe that your career as a psychologist has opened many doors in the industry. Your way of leading is something that catches my attention and I would greatly appreciate it if you would give me your personal time to talk about the great career and experiences since you finished your career. Thanks in advance and I hope to hear from you soon. My regards, Daniela Arias Result: I immediately contacted Luis through his university email since he was my professor in various subjects. Fortunately, the teacher remembered me a lot and we were able to establish a connection. When talking to Luiz, I asked him how he was able to immerse himself in the world of hospitality with a career in psychology. Professor Luis replied that even though he may not seem like it, many branches of the industry are connected in one way or another. Psychology helps a lot to get to know a person and thus be able to meet his needs. The teacher knew me since I was little and I always believed in my leadership potential, one day Daniela told me I am sure that your fear will not stop you, and 4 years later I am sure that not even fear stopped me from fulfilling my professional dreams for a better future. 4C. Final Career Mission Statement Now that you have conducted labour market research, identified your career goals and personal attributes you may find that your career mission statement has changed yet again. 1.Write out your final career mission statement. My professional mission is to lead a management department in a large hotel and to build my own service model. Contribute to the benefits of other people and maintain a sustainable business. 2. Reflect deeply upon how it has (or has not) evolved over the last 4 weeks and what influenced any changes that you made. My mission statement each week grew, increased and learned during the development of these 4 weeks. I think these four weeks have not only taught me more about my future but also about myself and what I need to build. My perspective at work has changed as I now understand exactly what I want to achieve and what I am doing it for. I believe that what has influenced me the most in these weeks has been learning to know myself, learning to know my personality, my abilities, my weaknesses, my strengths, my interests, what I don't like and more. 3. What are some of the first steps that you will take in the next month/6 months/year in order to bring this career into reality? Wow, what a strong question haha. First of all, I will start with myself, I will start with growing and defining my goals. I will improve my skills, my knowledge. I will design a goal to be able to update myself from time to time on what I am looking for in the Canadian labor market with respect to my positions of greatest interest. I think I will not start it in a month, I started doing it the first week I started with this beautiful job of knowing myself. Thank you for this.