elipulpo
Apr 9, 2024
Undergraduate / Point of view different from a teacher or employer - FIT Portfolio [2]
In 250 words or less, provide an example of when your point of view differed from a teacher or employer during an evaluation of your performance. How did you handle the situation?
The most recent situation I can think of was not that long ago. When I started my new job at (private company) one of the main goals of the job was to sign as many people up for the company credit card as we could for the day. At least three when working an 8-hour shift. Now this appears to be a feasible goal except for the fact that almost everyone shopping in the store does not live in the area and wouldn't need the card. I was barely getting one a week if I got lucky. So, the criticism I got for this was understandable, at first, I was angry at the fact that my boss had been setting what seemed to be an impossible goal for me but then I had to realize it wasn't personal. This wasn't some petty vendetta against me. Everyone working in the store needed to meet these expectations and my getting criticized in this part did not make me any less qualified for the job. So, I observed and improved my skills. It took a lot of practice, but I improved. Now I make almost twice the goal every time I work. Even convincing people from different countries to sign up. This experience taught me that I needed that criticism to refine my skills and use it to my advantage.
- Please correct my grammar as I am still improving
In 250 words or less, provide an example of when your point of view differed from a teacher or employer during an evaluation of your performance. How did you handle the situation?
The most recent situation I can think of was not that long ago. When I started my new job at (private company) one of the main goals of the job was to sign as many people up for the company credit card as we could for the day. At least three when working an 8-hour shift. Now this appears to be a feasible goal except for the fact that almost everyone shopping in the store does not live in the area and wouldn't need the card. I was barely getting one a week if I got lucky. So, the criticism I got for this was understandable, at first, I was angry at the fact that my boss had been setting what seemed to be an impossible goal for me but then I had to realize it wasn't personal. This wasn't some petty vendetta against me. Everyone working in the store needed to meet these expectations and my getting criticized in this part did not make me any less qualified for the job. So, I observed and improved my skills. It took a lot of practice, but I improved. Now I make almost twice the goal every time I work. Even convincing people from different countries to sign up. This experience taught me that I needed that criticism to refine my skills and use it to my advantage.
- Please correct my grammar as I am still improving
