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12. Have you ever had difficulty with a supervisor or teacher?

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12. Have you ever had difficulty with a supervisor or teacher?

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Nothing of major concern. When a minor problem did arise, I took the steps necessary to work things out and find a solution. I believe the best way to avoid and handle difficulties with others is communication. Both in the work environment and in personal life. It can help prevent issues from snowballing into bigger problems. At times when I don’t see eye-to-eye with someone, I try to communicate with them in order to better understand their opinion and ensure they understand mine.

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11. Tell me about a major problem you recently handled.

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11. Tell me about a major problem you recently handled.

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When I left to begin my exchange, I had to deal with a change in cultures and customs. The lifestyle I lived was different than what I had experienced in Canada. Accepting this and growing used to this was a big step. Upon returning back to Canada, I was faced with the same thing. A bit of ‘reverse culture shock’. Now I once again had to realize that things were different and adapt to this. Though challenging, I believe I handled this somewhat well and learned much from this.

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In times of stress or when I feel overwhelmed, I try to strategize and plan before taking any action. This allows me to thoroughly think through my options and pick the best plan of action. I believe that deadlines and slight amounts of pressure can be useful for increasing the pace of work. It helps to keep me motivated and on task when I know the importance of completing a task.

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At times, I believe I can care a little too much. I can continue working on something in an effort to make it better and better, only to occupy time and sacrifice workflow. I need to remind myself that sometimes it is enough to simply be done, rather than be ‘perfect’. In other situations, I can be somewhat forgetful. I work hard to keep lists and notes to avoid this.

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I am a good listener. Whether it be advice or information, I try very hard to retain what I’ve learned and apply it in the workplace. In addition, I am also an adequate problem solver working quickly and logically to overcome obstacles and make improvements in the workplace. Organization is also I skill I pride myself on. Both at home and in the work environment.

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7. What do you think it takes to be successful in this position?

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7. What do you think it takes to be successful in this position?

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I think motivation and ambition play large roles in becoming successful. If a person is set on achieving big things and putting in the proper effort and work, they can make it happen. Showing up. Committing yourself to keep with a schedule.

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6. What has been your most rewarding accomplishment?

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6. What has been your most rewarding accomplishment?

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In the summer of 2015, I left to take a 10 month exchange to Northern Germany. While there, I lived with four different host families and met many new people. I went to school and truly experienced the lifestyle. I was also fortunate enough to be able to tour most of central Europe and see many different cultures and styles of life. This has helped vastly improve my worldview and understanding of different cultures.

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5. How would you describe your ability to work as a team member?

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5. How would you describe your ability to work as a team member?

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I enjoy collaborating with others and exchanging ideas. I think a strong sense of communication is a vital asset to have in the workplace. I value my coworkers highly and believe I can learn a lot from them and their input is always useful. I try my best to listen to any input or advice and utilize it.

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I am a very hardworking individual. I believe in working until a job is completed. I take great passion and pride in any work I do and will work until I am proud of what I have accomplished and I feel it is worthy to be completed. Problem solving is one of my skills, and this can be invaluable in the workplace. I feel like I often go above and beyond of what is expected of me.

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3. How has school prepared you for working for our company?

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3. How has school prepared you for working for our company?

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School has taught me many vital skills throughout the years. Numerous group projects have taught me the basics of collaborating with others and working together to achieve a higher efficiency and better quality output. The mechanics of proper scheduling and time management have been learned over my years of schooling as well. In addition, proper organizational habits have also been acquired over time.

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2: Why are you interested in this position?

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2: Why are you interested in this position?

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This job is pertaining to a field I have held interest in for a very long time. I now feel that I am ready to progress and enter into a new field such as this. I feel very passionate about this job and the duties it entails. I believe this is the opportunity I have been seeking, and I can handle the duties at hand very well.

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My name is Ryan Kosa, I am 17 years old and live outside of Sexsmith Alberta. I am currently enrolled in high school at St. Mary’s Sexsmith. My hobbies include the outdoors, and travel.