Due to a troubled early childhood, I now live with relatives, in a town along way from where I came. Therefore, I have had to adapt to a lot in my life, and a workplace scenario is exactly where my past experience would be helpful.
I’m extremely resilient as I do not like failing, and therefore will work attentively till I have completed the task effectively.
I am polite and friendly, knowing clearly the appropriate boundaries between servers and customers.
I am well- mannered and contained and therefore will not react inappropriately if a customer is discourteous.
I had to use diligence and initiative at my placement during this time. I had to work in a variety of sectors such as machine design and machine assembly, where I was expected to work quickly but efficiently to maximise the days production, and therefore adapt quickly to each changing scenario. Because of my hard work, I was trusted to use heavy machinery and used it exactly how I’d been instructed too. I vastly enjoyed the tiring work with machine builders and was quickly able to excel due to the collaboration with those around me.
I was expected to use my judgement and leadership to take responsibility for kids from the ages of 8 to 10. I led by example, creating and taking part in many activities, and the adults trusted me to handle taking care of the cubs, and creating a safe, fun environment for the younger ones. It was a pleasure watching them grow in confidence.
I‘m good at forging relationships with my rugby teammates on and off the field (co-workers in this instance) In rugby, we all need to have absolute trust in each other and respect each others abilities, so that we can all work effectively I myself play in the position that requires the most confidence as I carry the most responsibility, as if I miss a tackle the oppositions score and they possibly win so my teammates trust me to carry that burden, so we can win instead
I learn quickly and i’m always enthusiastic, and most of all, i‘m not afraid to ask questions to further my own knowledge and experience
I have an inbuilt respect for adults that comes from a strict but just upbringing
I’m quite a logical person, that is quick thinking in high stress situations and it also helps me to navigate a variety of musical instruments and sports