Sunday, August 21, 2016

Reflection on the Getting to Know Your Mentor handout and podcast-
-The tips pointed out in the two pieces were very similar.  Be kind and confident in your new job.  Don't slack off or act inappropriately.  The biggest goal to make in order to be successful in your internship is to be hardworking.  As long as you try to do everything your mentor tells you to do to the best of your ability, you'll be fine.  Also, what the "Knowing Your Mentor" handout more so informs upon are the questions your new employers will have for you.  But, from what I've experienced so far in my internship, is that when answering a question, just speak loudly, clearly, and don't beat around the bush in order to best communicate your thoughts.  The gist of it is to act similar to how you would in a classroom of a teacher you respect.  Dress like you're going to a job, because you are.  Be positive and active.  Tell the truth.  Be a good a person.
   *What do you envision gaining from your mentorship? What actions will you take to ensure you get the most from your experiences? How is this preparing you for the future?

  In my mentorship, I hope to learn if I really do want to become an attorney.  I want to see what the job entails, meaning who I would have to talk to, what I do every day, if I like what I would have to do, and every other aspect of the work.  In order to best generate an understanding of my mentor's work, I will work hard and complete every task so I will be able to experience everything I can in the amount of time I have.  If I truly do wish to become an attorney, it is an early start in knowing what I should be good at, or what I should better.  This also helps me by providing the valuable experience of working in a professional setting that isn't a typical teenager, minimum wage job. (i.e. fast food or clothing)