Announcement/Final Check in

Hello guys you can pick up your check on Friday before 4pm. Make sure you complete the SIP survey before you pick up your check.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/summerinternshipprogramsurvey

week 4

I found these past weeks to be an eye opener, for the career path that I have chosen. I see now that it isnt a bunch of easy work, it takes hard work and dedication. The part I found to be most challenging was being rudely rejected by people on the street and still having to maintain a professional composure. I think KTC for playing a major part in helping me persue what I beleive to be my future profession.
In conclusion, I feel that I learn from both my failures and succeeses. I want to keep learning as long as I can. the program was difficult at first but as time progressed I adapted and became comfortable with my surrounding enviornment and I was able to flourish.

week 3

I found professional developement day to be useful, especially because alot of the speakers were journalist themselves. Some of the information given I had already known but there was also information I recieved that was brand new. Also, some of the things i was told made me think about what kind of journalist I wanted to be. I found the whole day to productive and and exciting. i though it was cool, that they raffled off netbooks as an incentive for us to ask questions. All in all, i found the day to be productive and a learning experience for me as a journalist.

week 2 part 2

Maintaining my job and my personal project has been fairly easy considering I have no knowledge of a personal project. So my main goal was working to the best of my ability with Harlem Live. I have produced a fair amount of stories to feed the online world, I have filled the blogging world with distinct and unique views on topics from the sports world and in the world of international affairs. So, all in all I feel my job has been very easy because I am doing something that sparks my interest and that I love doing.

week 2

I feel that my job is an all day process; so this makes my job my number one priority. As a journalist i am always looking for fresh new stories and so i have multiple news streaming websites bookmarked on my phone. When i wake up in the morning i grab my phone and see what has happened in the sports world, financial world, and sometimes even fashion world. While im on the train ill grab the free news paper and see what information they have to offer me. Finally, the last part of my day consists of me going out and talking to people asking them their views on politics and the sports world.

Victor Liz Jr.

I believe that the hardest part of starting a new work enviornment is for a person to step out of his or her own comfort zone. I believe a persons ability to adapt is what determines whether or not he or she will succeed in the new work enviornment. My biggest challenge in starting this new job was meeting and working closely with a group of people i have never meet or seen before. This is where I feel adapting came into play, because as a person who does most of his activities solo, I had to work with a group of people who did not share the same views as myself.
So it was a situation where alot compromising into play. What helped me get through my first couple of days; I like to believe it was the fact that I am outgoing and try to make everyone feel comfortable. I also believe that because I can adapt to situation easily, this made my first couple of days in a new work enviornment fairly easy.

Check in assignment Week 4

We are shaped by our experiences and choices. The last few weeks have been a testament to your rigor and character.

In what ways have you grown over the last 4 weeks?

What are the positive and negative implications for these areas of growth on your personal and professional life?

In general, do you tend to learn more from your successes or failures?

Announcement

Please remember your final powerpoint project is due via email by Monday August 2nd.

Please send it to Mr. Glaspie at kglaspie@ktcnyc.org

Check-in Assignment week 3

Professional development is necessary as you build your network and develop new ideas to attain your career goals. Share how valuable the professional development day was for you.

Announcements

Professional Development

Please be reminded that you are scheduled to attend the student professional development scheduled for Wednesday, July 21st at St. Johns University.

St. Johns University
101 Murray Street (between West Broadway + West Street

Trains
A C E Chambers Street
2 3 Park Place

Time
8:30am - 3pm

Payment

Please be advised that students who have not submitted copies of their most recent transcript will not receive payment until the issue has been resolved.

Check-in Assignment week 2

How are you managing your regular job responsibilities with completing your specific project? Please give specific time management strategies.

Check in Assignment week 2

It is important to set goals and develop strategies for achieving them. How are you prioritizing your work load in order to meet deadlines and to take control of those things that would derail workplace productivity?

Check in Assignment week 2

On Wednesday, July 21st KIPP through College and All Stars Helping Kids is hosting a professional development day at St. John's Mahattan Campus from 8:30am-3:30pm. This mandatory event is geared towards helping you, the student, explore and learn about different industries and career paths and hopefully provide you with some useful information as you work your way towards and through college.

You have the opportunity to select classes that are specfic to your interest so read the descriptions carefully to see which ones resonate with your personality, and personal strengths. There are limits to the class size, so first come get first choice.

Please click n the link and register by Friday, July 23rd by 6pm and it will count towards one of your blog responses for this week.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NYcareerincubator2010

Check- in assignment 1

Starting a new job is not an easy task. They often require you to develop new professional relationships and to familiarize yourself with new systems quickly.

What are some considerations or steps that should be taken to ensure a smooth transition into a new work place?

What challenges have you faced or anticipate facing in your first few days of work?

What strengthens do you possess that will aid you in getting acclimated to your new job assignment?

Welcome

Greetings! Welcome to the 2010 summer internship virtual check-in.

As a reminder, you are expected to make a minimum of 3 postings this week. You earn credit for your postings by either responding directly to the check-in assignment and/or by offering constructive criticism to your peer's postings.

Each posting should be 150 to 200 words in length. Please write clearly and proof read all work before posting.

Kendall Glaspie
Coordinator of Career Placement
kglaspie@ktcnyc.org