Speaking Of
Jan. 29th, 2011 09:21 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
greenstormThis is an communications assignment for school. Rough draft, and to be honest I never do polish them or tweak for readability because I don't think it changes my mark in any way, but here's to visioning. You already knew I was an idealist, right?:
Highlight your education and experience.
In addition to the variety of hands-on instruction I recieved through the BCIT sustainable resource management program, I've had many jobs which involved both problem-solving ecological issues such as indoor and outdoor landscaping with a number of companies and lots of experience doing heavy work with my hands in all weather conditions as when I landscaped through several winters or bicycle commuted to North Vancouver. I've spent a great deal of time in various sizes of teams in both a leader and support position in most of my landscaping, administrative, and volunteer positions, from horticultural team lead to VanDusen guide to client orientation, and also in working independently, most recently in my current job with Tropical Images. I love to learn, and I have a string of certifications, classes, and workshops to my name in addition to the BCIT accreditation-- particularly my Organic Master Gardener and Permaculture Design certificates, and nearly twenty classes taken through VanDusen Gardens and other organizations.
Why did you select SRMT at BCIT?
I work best when challenged to provide practical outcomes. The BCIT program offered the most breadth of hands-on experience along with professors who are absolutely grounded in their fields and bring everything home to the real world. As to why I chose this particular program, I've always loved working with plants, and as my knowledge and experience with plants grew I realised that you can't isolate one element from it's system. I find anything relating to ecosystems and especially plants riveting and intuitive, and have since I brought home my first cactus at age five. As such, an ecosystem management course is a perfect fit for me.
What criteria are you using to evaluate prospective employers?
A suitable employer's priorities in a work environment include respectful, open communication; dedication to both the environment and to employee well-being; and a level of challenge and variety to the type of work available which supports my complete focus and wholehearted effort.
What do you see yourself doing 5 years from now?
I see myself intimately involved in managing ecosystems for a purpose I consider beneficial to the environment and to nearby communities. I see myself immersing myself intimately in a project for days or weeks at a time, focusing completely, and then taking time to spend with my family or on my hobbies to recover. I would like to think I'll be working with like-minded, equally dedicated people.
How do you work under pressure?
I provide my best work under pressure, whether that's the pressure of a deadline or the pressure of an outcome which has an important affect in the world. Challenges provide me with focus, motivation, and they invite me to bring all my resources to bear on stepping up to them. My time at BCIT, taking a more-than-full course load and maintaining an A average while working just shy of full-time, is a good example of how I thrive under pressure.
What are the most important rewards you expect from your job?
I expect that, when I am done a particular piece of work, I will have the satisfaction of knowing that both people and the environment are better off because I've done it. I expect time flexibility in the workplace; I am happy to work around dates and deadlines and provide extra time and effort when needed, but in exchange I like to be able to take quantities of time to myself when it suits all parties. I expect to be paid enough, and reliably enough, that I can spend my time worrying about doing my job well rather than money-- and ideally so I can help my mother out when she retires. I expect to be able to experience and learn about a variety of ecosystems. Last but certainly not least, I expect the intellectual rewards that come from problem-solving and working with smart and dedicated colleagues.
Highlight your education and experience.
In addition to the variety of hands-on instruction I recieved through the BCIT sustainable resource management program, I've had many jobs which involved both problem-solving ecological issues such as indoor and outdoor landscaping with a number of companies and lots of experience doing heavy work with my hands in all weather conditions as when I landscaped through several winters or bicycle commuted to North Vancouver. I've spent a great deal of time in various sizes of teams in both a leader and support position in most of my landscaping, administrative, and volunteer positions, from horticultural team lead to VanDusen guide to client orientation, and also in working independently, most recently in my current job with Tropical Images. I love to learn, and I have a string of certifications, classes, and workshops to my name in addition to the BCIT accreditation-- particularly my Organic Master Gardener and Permaculture Design certificates, and nearly twenty classes taken through VanDusen Gardens and other organizations.
Why did you select SRMT at BCIT?
I work best when challenged to provide practical outcomes. The BCIT program offered the most breadth of hands-on experience along with professors who are absolutely grounded in their fields and bring everything home to the real world. As to why I chose this particular program, I've always loved working with plants, and as my knowledge and experience with plants grew I realised that you can't isolate one element from it's system. I find anything relating to ecosystems and especially plants riveting and intuitive, and have since I brought home my first cactus at age five. As such, an ecosystem management course is a perfect fit for me.
What criteria are you using to evaluate prospective employers?
A suitable employer's priorities in a work environment include respectful, open communication; dedication to both the environment and to employee well-being; and a level of challenge and variety to the type of work available which supports my complete focus and wholehearted effort.
What do you see yourself doing 5 years from now?
I see myself intimately involved in managing ecosystems for a purpose I consider beneficial to the environment and to nearby communities. I see myself immersing myself intimately in a project for days or weeks at a time, focusing completely, and then taking time to spend with my family or on my hobbies to recover. I would like to think I'll be working with like-minded, equally dedicated people.
How do you work under pressure?
I provide my best work under pressure, whether that's the pressure of a deadline or the pressure of an outcome which has an important affect in the world. Challenges provide me with focus, motivation, and they invite me to bring all my resources to bear on stepping up to them. My time at BCIT, taking a more-than-full course load and maintaining an A average while working just shy of full-time, is a good example of how I thrive under pressure.
What are the most important rewards you expect from your job?
I expect that, when I am done a particular piece of work, I will have the satisfaction of knowing that both people and the environment are better off because I've done it. I expect time flexibility in the workplace; I am happy to work around dates and deadlines and provide extra time and effort when needed, but in exchange I like to be able to take quantities of time to myself when it suits all parties. I expect to be paid enough, and reliably enough, that I can spend my time worrying about doing my job well rather than money-- and ideally so I can help my mother out when she retires. I expect to be able to experience and learn about a variety of ecosystems. Last but certainly not least, I expect the intellectual rewards that come from problem-solving and working with smart and dedicated colleagues.
