https://padlet.com/epadilla_2019/v716unb5kijv all the things that NFTE has had to offer me, and lessons that I've learned from the class en-us 2018-05-28 03:08:35 UTC 2023-04-19 05:22:42 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Brightnessdown.png epadilla_2019 https://padlet.com/epadilla_2019/v716unb5kijv/wish/263938614 When writing my business plan I learned that they are extremely important. They provide information about financials, target market, promotional strategies, and even your future plans. It helps you manage your business with more organization. The business plan is the backbone/foundation of your business, with out an excellent business plan, how will you have a successful business? ]]> 2018-05-28 03:52:20 UTC https://padlet.com/epadilla_2019/v716unb5kijv/wish/263938614 epadilla_2019 https://padlet.com/epadilla_2019/v716unb5kijv/wish/263941278 Being interviewed can be a very scary and intimidating thing...if your not prepared. 
- To prepare for an interview it is best to research the company so you can get an idea of what they are looking for in an employee.
- It's important to have an "elevator pitch' about yourself, so that you don't fumble on words when asked to describe yourself
- Having an organized and grammatically correct resume is KEY. It shows the interviewer that you took time and effort on your resume
-Lastly, for etiquette. It is important that you dress appropriately and that you carry your self well with confidence. 

(Here is a link to some common interview questions that you can practice, before an interview)


]]> 2018-05-28 04:19:56 UTC https://padlet.com/epadilla_2019/v716unb5kijv/wish/263941278 epadilla_2019 https://padlet.com/epadilla_2019/v716unb5kijv/wish/263941666 I really enjoyed the dining etiquette, I thought it was kinda cool to have 3 women come to us and teach us how to properly eat. There were a lot of table placement rules i didn't know about, and it was good to learn them before guardians 

The lego activity was fun because we got to build a toy from legos, and actually have to calculate the price for the toy based on the certain lego colors we used. It taught me a lot about variable costs. ]]> 2018-05-28 04:23:54 UTC https://padlet.com/epadilla_2019/v716unb5kijv/wish/263941666 epadilla_2019 https://padlet.com/epadilla_2019/v716unb5kijv/wish/263942435 I LOVED guardians, and was extremely grateful I got the chance to go. When we first got there everything was already setup, and the view from the glass windows out to the lake, was breath taking. When people started to come in, that's when we all had to get down to business. It was really fun walking around selling raffle tickets, and getting to talk to the donors of the school. My partner Anastasia and I worked really well together, and sold a lot of tickets. When it got to dinner time, it was really cool to see all the videos the school had been working on, and it was also great to see Mr. Bopp on stage. ]]> 2018-05-28 04:31:35 UTC https://padlet.com/epadilla_2019/v716unb5kijv/wish/263942435 epadilla_2019 https://padlet.com/epadilla_2019/v716unb5kijv/wish/263944001 Something that I was constantly told at all the competitions this year was that everyone gets nervous when speaking infront of an audience, even people who have been doing public speaking for a long time. ]]> 2018-05-28 04:44:56 UTC https://padlet.com/epadilla_2019/v716unb5kijv/wish/263944001 epadilla_2019 https://padlet.com/epadilla_2019/v716unb5kijv/wish/263944281 In Class we did mock interviews, and for the interviews we had to prepare a resume for the interview as well. I learned how to make a resume, and how to properly interview for a job]]> 2018-05-28 04:47:47 UTC https://padlet.com/epadilla_2019/v716unb5kijv/wish/263944281 epadilla_2019 https://padlet.com/epadilla_2019/v716unb5kijv/wish/263946847 I definitely had my ups and downs with my business, and got very frustrated at times when making the business plan. But with perseverance and the confidence to do anything, I got through it. It was extremely satisfying being able to move on in competition because of the hard work, and dedication I put into my business plan. 
(me explaining ETHNOLock to entrepreneurs) ]]> 2018-05-28 05:17:46 UTC https://padlet.com/epadilla_2019/v716unb5kijv/wish/263946847 epadilla_2019 https://padlet.com/epadilla_2019/v716unb5kijv/wish/263947686 I got the opportunity this summer to have an internship with RSG. This will give me the experience of working in an office, and doing actual work that contributes to a company ]]> 2018-05-28 05:26:36 UTC https://padlet.com/epadilla_2019/v716unb5kijv/wish/263947686 epadilla_2019 https://padlet.com/epadilla_2019/v716unb5kijv/wish/263948016 NFTE helped me a lot with public speaking, and how to prepare for it. I had to present my business to judges four times, and each time it got better. I became less nervous, and now I am way more comfortable with talking to people I don't know. ]]> 2018-05-28 05:31:03 UTC https://padlet.com/epadilla_2019/v716unb5kijv/wish/263948016 epadilla_2019 https://padlet.com/epadilla_2019/v716unb5kijv/wish/263948050 NFTE opened my eyes to the world of business, and has actually made me considered possibly going into business. Meeting people from different companies, and getting to learn what they do  got me more interested in having business career in my future. ]]> 2018-05-28 05:31:22 UTC https://padlet.com/epadilla_2019/v716unb5kijv/wish/263948050 epadilla_2019 https://padlet.com/epadilla_2019/v716unb5kijv/wish/263949988 I was chosen to compete at the NFTE Chicago Finals with 4 of my other classmates. I was in a room with really great ideas like a gun detector bracelet and a shoe detailing business]]> 2018-05-28 05:51:59 UTC https://padlet.com/epadilla_2019/v716unb5kijv/wish/263949988 epadilla_2019 https://padlet.com/epadilla_2019/v716unb5kijv/wish/263950459 Besides the NFTE competition, some of us submitted our business plans to another competition called 'world series of entrepreneurship', and were selected to go and present our projects at the Merchandize market downtown.  ]]> 2018-05-28 05:57:02 UTC https://padlet.com/epadilla_2019/v716unb5kijv/wish/263950459