Alex

Success is a Journey Not a Destination

Aptitudes are natural talents, special abilities for doing, or learning to do, certain kinds of things easily and quickly. They have little to do with knowledge or education, or even interests Aptitude is basically a natural ability to do something. From interviews and various surveys I learned that I have an aptitude for verbal communication and that I am analytical.  I also have a natural ability to get along with and understand others.

I find it easy to communicate with people especially if I have something in common with them.  When I started at Redmond, I didn’t know many students.  I met some students that I played soccer with in previous years and I used that to start a conversation with them.  I also won a Grade 8 Academic Award for Communication.

I am an analytical thinker and I am very organized in how I approach a problem.  Before I make a decision I make sure I have all the information. I weigh the pros and cons when approaching a situation and that is what helps me move forward.  Last year, I decided I wanted to be more physically active.  I had to choose between a gym membership or joining a sport. I compared, cost, investment of time, distance from my home and level of difficulty.  After analyzing all my options, I realized I like the flexibility of joining a gym.

I also have an ability to get along with others.  In a group setting, I am kind and understanding of everyone’s circumstances and opinions. I usually try to bring the group together rather than divide it further.  I try to get people to see things form the other point of view.  This was noticed in grade school by my grade 7 teacher who nominated me as a peacekeeper when l helped break up a fight.
Skills and abilities are things that you work on over time and get better at. Usually skills and are things that you enjoy practicing such as a certain sport like hockey or a hobby like hiking or drawing.  It can also be an ability like being organized and self motivated.  My skills and abilities were measured in the Mind Tools survey.  I learned that I was good at time management, self-motivated, and a good communicator.

I am effective at time management.  Especially through school assignments, I have learned not to leave things to the last minute.  By effectively managing my time, I am more focused and less stressed.  I have learned to start projects as soon as they are assigned and I plan and prioritize what should be done first.  This skill helped me be successful in grade nine.

Self motivation is a new skill for me and one I’ve worked on since last year.  I found some courses, like math, very challenging.  I was determined to work through the difficulties.  I did this by getting extra help from my teacher, went to an after school help program and spent many hours working on my homework.  This self motivation came because I felt like my grade wasn’t good enough and I wanted to improve it.  I feel self motivation and persistence will help me reach my goals.

I am a good communicator.  I am able to get ideas across to people and always try to think of the audience.  I have learned to address a group so that they can understand me.  When I volunteered to work with kindergarten students in grade school, I made sure to talk to the children at their level.  I tried to make things fun so they would listen to my instructions.
Personality refers to an individual’s differences in characteristic patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving.  Everyone has a unique personality which makes up who they are.  From the online surveys and through the interviews of those who know me well I learned a lot about how others see me.  I always thought that I was friendly and outgoing, hardworking and adventurous.  I also learned that other see me as extroverted, talkative, active, a good listener, dedicated and caring.

I have been described by my friends as a good listener and caring. I am always there for my friends and ready to talk to them when times are tough for them. A while ago, my best friend was getting bullied at his school by someone during lunch.  He didn’t really want to talk to his parents about it so he talked to me instead.  After we talked about it, he told me that he was glad that he had a friend like me to talk to because I made him feel better. It made me feel really good that he trusted me, and also boosted my confidence when talking to people.

 My peers and family have also said I am adventurous and outgoing. Even when I have never tried something, I usually just jump right in. This summer I decided I wanted to try zip lining.  Even though I was a bit nervous I just did it. I knew that if I backed out at the last minute, that I would regret it.  Now that I’ve experienced zip lining, I would encourage anyone to try it.

I know that I am hard working and dedicated.  Last year when I started grade nine I knew it would be a big transition from grade school I knew that I would have to work twice as hard as I did before; especially in AP science.  I realized that the more I studied, the better my marks were.  My hard work and dedication helped me make honour roll.
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A hobby is a regular activity that is done for enjoyment, usually during someone’s spare time. An interest is something that you want to learn about more. An example of a hobby is playing music, and an example of an interest is comic book collecting.

One of the hobbies that I enjoy is swimming. I have been swimming since I was 8 years old and greatly enjoy doing it. Swimming is a great cardiovascular exercise. In the summer I swim at the outdoor public pool and in the winter I swim at the Olympium.

I also belong to the Youth Soccer League and play house league soccer in the summer. I have been playing soccer with this club since I was five years old and I play the position of midfielder.

I recently joined Good Life fitness and enjoy going to the gym. I have been working on improving my strength by using different machines and through various exercises.

Another one of my hobbies is taking walks. When I go for a walk I feel very relaxed and calm. Walking is a good stress reliever. Physical fitness is important to me.

I also enjoy playing video games such as Fortnite and Call of Duty - World War Two.
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I have been described as a good communicator, caring, hardworking, easy to get along with, dedicated, and effective at time management. Out of all of the surveys, tests, quizzes and interviews, the following careers have come up as  good fits for my personality and abilities:  

  • Manager: dealing with, supervising or taking control of people or things.
  • Accountant: Keeping or inspecting final accounts of items or products
  • Business analyst: Developing technical solutions to business problems or to advance a company’s profits 
  • Actuarial analyst: examine statistical models to analyze data and calculate the probability of and costs in the insurance industry.
  • Mediator:  The goal of mediators is to avoid formal legal intervention as they work with people in conflict, helping them reach an agreement through negotiation, communication, and conflict resolution techniques.
  • Human Resources Specialist:  Prepares or updates employment records related to hiring, transferring, promoting, and terminating.   Explains human resources policies, procedures, laws, and standards to new and existing employees.
All of these jobs sound interesting.  I would like to explore more about each of them and learn more about myself and my interests before I make a career decision.  I know that even when I finally choose a career, I will be successful if I am learning along the way. Success is a journey not a destination.
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Alexander Atahue

123 Any Street, Toronto, ON, M1M 1M1

(416) 123-4567

Email:  mrblue@tcdsb.ca

Website:  https://app.site123.com/manager/wizard.php?w=1482767&from=dash#

Objective

I am a self motivated, organized, and reliable individual looking to work with a company that will give me an opportunity to use my skills and meet the demands of the job.


Education

Father John Redmond                                                        September 2017 - June 2021 

OSSD- Academic

Toronto, Ontario


Work Experience

The Ray Family                                                                    June 2018 - September 2018

Child Care Provider

Toronto, Ontario

•         Provided basic childcare and homework help for an 8 year old boy on a casual basis.


The Etobicoke Guardian                                                   September 2016 - September 2017

Newspaper Delivery

Toronto, Ontario

•         Collated flyers and delivered newspapers to 73 houses on a weekly basis.


Extra-Curricular Activities

Etobicoke Youth Soccer League                                      May 2009 - September 2018

  • Team Member

Etobicoke Olympium Swim Club                                     June 2011 - June 2013

  • Team Member

                                                  

Volunteer Experience

St. Marcellus Community School                                  July 2018 - August 2018

Sports Camp Volunteer

Number of Hours: 43

Toronto, Ontario


Daily Bread Food Bank                                                    June 2018 - August 2018

Received, sorted, boxed and shelved food donations.

Number of Hours: 65

Toronto, Ontario


Skills and Abilities

Effective Time Management

Self Motivated

Effective Communicator


Achievements

Grade 9 Honour Role                                                             June 2018

Ontario Catholic School Graduate Award for Effective Communication                 June 2017

 

Certifications

Red Cross First Aid                                                                   March 2018

Red Cross Baby Sitting Course                                               March 2017

Food Handler Certification Program - Toronto Public Health                               August 2018

 

Hobbies and Interests

•         Exercising & Weight Lifting

•         Soccer

•         Cooking and Baking

•         Playing Video Games

References Available Upon Request

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