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Objective number 10 stood out the most for me as I am always trying to improve my personal characteristics, strengths, and values. That is why I chose to enroll in college for a bachelor’s degree versus an associate’s degree. The bachelor degree provides one with more information and the tools needed to develop yourself into more than just a student or professional. Obtaining a bachelor’s degree has helped me to educate myself whether the information learned is school, work, or related to how people act. I understand why the school makes us take these surveys as they provide a way to evaluate the classrooms and what we are learning. At times it just feels like I am paying the school to tell them what or how they can do something better.

This I believe...

I read an article title, “All Men Are My Brothers” written by James A. Michener. The author speaks about meeting people in various parts of the world and how he is still able to meet people and connect with them on a daily basis. He shared his feelings how now matter how different someone is or how different they life their lives that he can still make a common connection and was able to bond with those people. I am able to relate to his writing and feelings as I work in the food service industry. This industry is full of diverse people from various ethnicities, religions, and backgrounds. I have met people from all across the nation and have even met people from different countries. No matter how different these people are or may seem to me, I am able to relate to them and have a connection with them. No matter where the person is from I will always have a common base, the desire to work in a restaurant whether our desires are to cook food or to serve people. This was a truly inspiring reading as it also connected with my writing for Assignment C. I talked about my personal credo and how important it is to treat people fairly and with respect and James talks about meeting and accepting new people for who they are. It all boils down to treating your neighbor in a way that you would prefer.

http://thisibelieve.org/essay/16820/

Interview questions

      This past week I was thinking about our GenEd Capstone class and I recall a conversation about the importance of having a professional looking personal resume. Owning this resume will allow one to look very professional and hopefully stand out as a job candidate. Which leads me to my next thought, what happens when a person gets an approval for a new job or position? They usually are asked to participate in an interview. I remember always being nervous for job interviews and I had wondered what types of questions the employer would ask me. To prepare for any future job interview I used two sources, a personal interview with an accountant who hires and fires employees and an online source to determine what types of questions and employer may legally as a candidate.

Questions one may ask the interviewee about physical limitations include:

Are you able to perform the tasks necessary to complete this position?

Questions one may ask the interviewee about age include:

Are you over 18? Are you able to meet the minimal age requirements as set by the state for this job position?

Questions one may ask the interviewee about arrest records and convictions include:

Have you ever been convicted of the following crime?

Questions one may not ask the interviewee about physical limitations include:

How strong are you?

             Are you handicapped in any way?

 Do you have any disabilities?

Questions one may not ask the interviewee about age include:

What is your age?

How old are you?

When did you graduate?

Questions one may not ask the interviewee about arrest records and convictions include:

When was the last time you were arrested?

How many times have you been arrested?

Interview Success Plan. http://www.job-interview.net/Guide/SPstep4.htm Accessed, August 15, 2011.

Sitzman/CFS Inc., Patricia A. "Interviewing Questions." Personal interview. Aug.-Sept. 2011.

Fish Features

            This week I was brainstorming about what I was going to blog about when one day it came to me. I decided to write about how the general education classes I have taken have helped to form me into a young aspiring chef. I decided to write about how and what I have learned at my time at AI and how this information has been translated into food.

            I am a sous chef at Sullivan’s Steakhouse and everyday that I work I have to create and present a fish feature which is different every time. I take into account which fish we have the most of on hand, look at what fresh produce, herbs, or starches we have, then I take into consideration things like is it hot outside, or is it muggy, or is it a dark gloomy day, and I use those aspects and ingredients to put together a fish feature which is sold for $32 a plate.

           

            For example, here we have a broiled king salmon, served with garlic roasted roma tomatoes, lemon dill buerre blanc, and a fresh chive infused oil. I received inspiration from this dish from my world civilization class. The class was in an open discussion and the topic of seafood rose. Most of the class appreciated the flavors of dill and lemon going with fish. Therefore I took their flavor likings and used classic techniques to create this fish feature.

           Here we have a broiled Hawaiian Mako Shark served with grilled pineapple and an orange avocado salsa. I was sitting in my General Education Capstone class and one of my classmates reminded me that Shark Week was approaching. I instantly took this thought, received inspiration, and ran with it. Next thing you know I am at work staring at forty pound filet of Mako Shark with the thought of what am I going to do with this? I look for inspiration to pour into my cooking and life wherever I can get it. I have come to appreciate the way AI makes its students crave to want to inspire other people and become truly artistic themselves.

Personality test

This personality test is actually a true representation of my feelings and attitudes for the most part. According to insightgame.org, I am a ENFP. The site says a ENFP is charming, interactive, charismatic, communicative which are all traits that I have. When deciding which side of the card to choose, at times I was torn on which one to pick. I just decided to pick the card which seemed the most like me at first. I think that my fellow classmates now have a better understanding of themselves and their personality after taking this personality test and assessing themselves. I have never taken a personality test before and I found this very beneficial for myself and my career as well. I think that everyone should take one in order to understand themselves better. If I would have took the time out of my life to take one of these right before I went to college, it would have been extremely beneficial for my whole well being. I truly believe that these tests are real and do explain a person well.