Portfolio with challenges completed for The Commons @ MUN
We made it! Time for everyone’s favourite! Think about ONE co-worker who really excels at this job, goes above and beyond our expectations, or brings a unique skill set or worldview to this position. Shine a light on those little Read More …
As we wrap up mid-semester feedback and hurtle toward final feedback meetings, have a read through these Tips for Handling Criticism. Do you find it difficult to take criticism? Before working at The Commons, had you ever experienced “performance reviews” at other Read More …
Watch the video “Helping the Customer Be Right”. Relax – it’s only 4 minutes long. Think about a time that you dealt with an argumentative client. When faced with this kind of client, do you find it difficult to help them Read More …
Accessibility checkers are fantastic tools to make sure that documents and websites can be accessed by persons with disabilities. Will a screen reader be able to read all the text in your doucument? How about images – are their meanings Read More …
Gretchin Rubin suggests that there are 4 fundamental “tendencies” when it comes to how we respond to our “outer” expectations (e.g., deadlines, requests from coworkers/supervisors) and “inner” expectations (e.g., personal goals, New Year’s resolutions). The Tendencies are: Upholders Questioners Obligers Read More …
Focus your energy by setting a work-related goal for yourself this semester. This goal doesn’t need to be technical, but it does need to be SMART: S – Specific What exactly do you want to achieve? Why do you want Read More …
How long have you worked at The Commons? What is the biggest challenge you have had to overcome in this job? What has required the steepest learning curve? How have you overcome these challenges? The deadline for points is 10:30AM Read More …
Focus your energy by setting a goal for yourself this semester. This goal doesn’t need to be technical, but it does need to be SMART: S – Specific What exactly do you want to achieve? Why do you want to Read More …
Think back on your SMART goal from Week 1. Were you successful in reaching your goal? If so, what resources did you use? How has this goal/skill benefited you while on the job? If you didn’t succeed, why not? What could Read More …
What degree program are you currently completing? What is one skill that you are developing through your program that has benefited you as a Commons employee? How has your time at The Commons benefited you in your academic program? The Read More …