For
this week’s blog, we are asked to write a blog in a form of a letter to
ourselves addressing the personal vision*. Additionally, I must list a few
learning goals, milestones and action steps, and the list of key people who
will support you to achieve the learning goals.
Hi Kelli,
Hope this letter finds you well. Despite
recently finishing your Bachelor’s degree, I find it surprising that you have
decided to push yourself even further and is now just two classes away from
getting your Master’s degree in Leadership. Time sure does fly. As a passionate
and very hard working individual, I believe that you will inspire many people and
will go to all kinds of places.
Aside from wanting a Master’s
degree, I am very well aware of your daily struggles on finding what it is you
want to do as a person. I recall you mentioning how nervous you are: especially
since many of your friends and family already knows their hopes and dreams.
Honestly, you’re not alone. You’re still 25 after all- just entered the
workforce and getting the hang of things.
It may not be much of an advice,
but since you got a great starting position as an Assistant Campus Director, I
suggest you to keep doing what you’ve been doing. Ever since you graduated with
your Bachelor’s you became more independent in terms of making decisions. You even
overcame your fears of talking to people. It’s a big change! I recall you
avoiding to talk to people: especially to customer service representatives when
you go shopping. Today, you talk to an array of people: taking the time to know
and help them. Your hard efforts are also leaving great impressions on your
students. They are very well aware of your authenticity and continue to look up
to you until they graduate. I also applaud you to have some of these students
recommend your campus to their friends. It helped boost enrollment numbers and
allowed nearby communities to invite you to local events.
You mentioned in your blurry vision
statement that you are not aware of your dream careers, but want to ensure you
are someone who always put people first- no matter what situation you’re in.
Personally, I’d say you’re on the right track for the second half. You
mentioned before that you didn’t want students to go through the same struggles
you’ve been through as a student. Rather than simply getting the job done, you
took the time to work and understand the students. To help you find the right
career paths, I have three suggestions in mind. The first thing is obvious… get
that Master’s degree! The program has and continues to teach you so many things.
This will help open more doors of opportunity. Second, continue to meet people.
With Boeing and many other large companies nearby, you have a great selection
of people coming into your office. While we don’t want to force them, occasionally
ask questions or talk about their job. Just maybe, you can find something
interesting. Lastly, continue to take any opportunities that come by. While you
can discover what you like and dislike, you can also further sharpen your
skills and knowledge.
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