Author Archives: Amanda Gene

Hi Blog world, My final class was on February 4th, and my final exam was a mock job interview. I was nervous, since I was not sure of what types of questions that I was going to be asked. I also felt like I have a lack of confidence since my work history is soContinue reading “Personal Development: My final class”

Hi Blog world, This past week, we had our two last lessons. The first one was on Networking and Researching. I found out that I am doing everything right when it comes to finding a job. It’s just that God hasn’t opened the door to the right job for me yet. I have been praying,Continue reading “Personal Development: Networking and Research”

Hi Blog world, This past week I learned about how to fill out job applications and about resumes. Since I’ve been looking for a job for a year I felt like this part of the class was like a review. Even though I already have a resume, my case worker looked  it over. I amContinue reading “Personal Development: Filling out job applications and interviewing skills”

Hi Blog world, This past week I learned about personal and professional skills: problem solving and what it means to be professional. The personal and professional skills class talked about how we all communicate in different ways and how it is different among the people around us, such as our friends, family and in ourContinue reading “Personal Development: Personal and professional skills-problem solving and professionalism”

Hi Blog world, This past week I attended my first pre-employment  class. The reason I am taking this class to help me gain knowledge and skills that I will need to help me be successful with my career.  My first lesson was on learning styles and how these styles can be used in the jobContinue reading “Personal Development: a pre-employment class”

Hi Blog world, As the title says, this year I want to break down the wall of fear. Last week, my friend had me write down a list of my fears. There are three pages. Some of them, like the fear of needles, are small. Like my friend pointed out, getting a blood test onlyContinue reading “My goals for 2015: Breaking down the wall of fear!”

Hi Blog world, I hope everyone had a safe and fun New Year’s Eve…..Happy New Year! Let this year be filled with happiness and fulfillment on whatever your goals are. Blog  soon, Amanda Gene