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COS Internship: Rocky Mountain Turbine Services
The Colorado Department of Education defines "Professional" using the following descriptors:
time & work management
career literacy
grit and resilience
work ethic; dependable and reliable
Professional Interview
IMG_1513.movInterview Q&A
Q: After High School, where did you go to school and did you enjoy it? A: 0:07 to 0:22 (video)
Q: After you earned your certification, was it easy to find a job? Was there a lot of demand? A: 0:32 to 0:41 (video)
Q: Is the demand still high and has the pay changed? A: 0:46 to 1:16 (video)
Q: What were the keys to success in earning your certification? A: 1:31 to 2:04 (video)
Q: How did you choose your career? What was the plan? A: 2:13 to 3:23 (video)
Q: What do you look for in a company when you are just getting started? A: 3:36 to 4:12 (video)
Previous Experiences
Over the past few years, I have been fortunate enough to earn my Private Pilot's License, and I discovered my dream to make a career in the aviation industry.
My prior work experience involved working as a laborer for a local construction company. This job taught me the value of hard work and the basics of being an employee.
My Definition of a Professional:
A professional is committed to excellence in a career. They pay attention to the small details and work constantly to improve their craft. They also take pride in their hard work and achieving results.
Internship Overview and Promo Video
Final Presentation .movCareer Statement and Plan
The aviation industry is where I plan to create my future career. This internship has encouraged my dream and taught me valuable lessons along the way. I plan to enter the military and get through flight school to become a pilot. As I look forward toward this goal I am excited to put my skills and determination to use to forge a career in the aviation industry.
Resume
Blake resume.pdfImproved Soft Skills and Met Goals
Adaptability: Coming into the internship I had some mechanical experience. However, I believe that working with the professional mechanics at the shop opened my eyes to new techniques and ways to overcome challenges.
Time Management: My time management ability grew greatly as I was required to get tasks done efficiently and correctly to help keep the business running smoothly.
Communication: In the beginning, I approached communication with a quantity-over-quality mentality. I was trying to get as much information as possible but as the internship went on I learned how to ask precise and meaningful questions that allowed me to learn more without annoying my coworkers.
Goal #1: Discover what the A&P certification is and the career
Goal #2: Investigate the means of reaching an A&P certification
Goal #3: Discover where my passion lies in the aviation industry
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