This is my response to question # 2 on the Syracuse Univeristy supplement.
My strongsuit is in Creative Writing, which is basically the opposite of what this short answer requires. I am not 100% confident in this response and I am extremley particular about writing, so knowing me, I will probably never stop rewriting this. If anyone has any input it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
2. If you have had paid work experience what skills and/or knowledge did you gain?
1. I have always been a motivated person longing for independence and adventure. I gained this independence and adventure when I received my first paid work experience. I have been employed at Plato's Closet Retail store since August of 2008. I work as a Sales Associate which entails me to sell the merchandise in the store and cater to all customers. I am referred to as the "Floor Force" by my fellow co-workers due to my efficient customer service and fast pace. Besides working with customers, I also work as a cashier and manage our storage space in the store. It is my responsibility to keep track of the merchandise that enters the store and the merchandise that exits the store. This calls for me to do inventory once every 6 weeks, requiring me to count all of the merchandise we have on the sales floor, as well as in our storage space, and organizing it according to date. Being the main "Floor Force" of the store, I have developed great communication skills. I have truly gained a knack for working with customers and I do everything I can to please each individual that enters the store. I have learned to always treat people with kindness and I pay everyone with equal respect, even if I am put in a difficult or frustrating situation. I gained independence from putting immense amount of time and effort into my job. I work about 24 hours a week, averaging a six hour shift. I did this while I completed my junior year at (INSERT HIGHSCHOOL) and I continue to work while I finish my senior year of school at (INSERT HIGHSCHOOL). At first, I regarded my job at Plato's Closet as a way of earning extra spending money. However, overtime, it has become much more than just a means of earning extra cash. It has truly become a love and passion of mine and I have gained valuable experiences and important information regarding business and service from it. Working has given me the independence I have always longed for and it has provided me with incredible social and communication skills which I can use in my future, a future that will hopefully be at Syracuse University.
My strongsuit is in Creative Writing, which is basically the opposite of what this short answer requires. I am not 100% confident in this response and I am extremley particular about writing, so knowing me, I will probably never stop rewriting this. If anyone has any input it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
2. If you have had paid work experience what skills and/or knowledge did you gain?
1. I have always been a motivated person longing for independence and adventure. I gained this independence and adventure when I received my first paid work experience. I have been employed at Plato's Closet Retail store since August of 2008. I work as a Sales Associate which entails me to sell the merchandise in the store and cater to all customers. I am referred to as the "Floor Force" by my fellow co-workers due to my efficient customer service and fast pace. Besides working with customers, I also work as a cashier and manage our storage space in the store. It is my responsibility to keep track of the merchandise that enters the store and the merchandise that exits the store. This calls for me to do inventory once every 6 weeks, requiring me to count all of the merchandise we have on the sales floor, as well as in our storage space, and organizing it according to date. Being the main "Floor Force" of the store, I have developed great communication skills. I have truly gained a knack for working with customers and I do everything I can to please each individual that enters the store. I have learned to always treat people with kindness and I pay everyone with equal respect, even if I am put in a difficult or frustrating situation. I gained independence from putting immense amount of time and effort into my job. I work about 24 hours a week, averaging a six hour shift. I did this while I completed my junior year at (INSERT HIGHSCHOOL) and I continue to work while I finish my senior year of school at (INSERT HIGHSCHOOL). At first, I regarded my job at Plato's Closet as a way of earning extra spending money. However, overtime, it has become much more than just a means of earning extra cash. It has truly become a love and passion of mine and I have gained valuable experiences and important information regarding business and service from it. Working has given me the independence I have always longed for and it has provided me with incredible social and communication skills which I can use in my future, a future that will hopefully be at Syracuse University.
