Expectations of Myself in Certificate IV in Public Relations 2010
On a personal level, it has been 7 years since I have undertaken any post high school tertiary studies. Yes, I know, that is a long time. But I do feel it is the best choice for my future.
I was very successful in my earlier Tafe studies, completing my Certificate IV in Hospitality Supervision, followed by my Diploma of Hospitality Management, along with other associated short courses, to finish as Outstanding Student of the Year for the Hospitality Department.
My hospitality career shot off faster than I could have imagined and I had opportunities offered to me from every direction. But there comes a time when change must happen; and this is it.
It has taken a lot of courage to give up full time work, a company car, and all the other things you take for granted when you are not studying and already settled in the workforce.
I am setting high expectations for myself for this course as I know, through my previous work and life experience; I should have a sound knowledge of many areas. It still scares me though. The commitment, the study, long contact hours with not much time at night to study; there is still a living to be earned, and commitments to employers.
I would really like to achieve my goals over the next 6 months, or perhaps 12, and see the doors of opportunity once again open to me in a whole new world.
Some goals I have set are:
• Display my talents for the people who can make a difference
• Share my knowledge and experience with others
• Learn from others knowledge and experience
• Build new relationships
• Network
• Create a good reputation and image in my new chosen field
• Be part of everything I can
• Grasp all the concepts of the units and be able to implement them correctly
• Make time management a big priority and have work in on time or early
• Have good attendance levels
• Pass the course!!!!
Every choice you make in life should be character building, and this course for me, I am hoping, will be just that.
After many years of managing restaurants and events, and holding a very senior position in most roles, I must now take the step back (or sideways shall we say) and really become part of the team where everyone is on the same level, and starting at the same place.
I believe this will make me the hard worker that I started out as early in my career, before the role of delegating. Yes I still worked hard, but in a different way.
My commitment levels to various areas are on the rise daily. Over the last 7 years it has all been about the one job; that single position with only responsibilities to that.
I am now needing to find that balance between full time study, work, my people and keeping a healthy lifestyle.
I am also getting the opportunity to work in a team alongside people of different ages, backgrounds and cultures, which I am finding both fascinating and rewarding.
I look forward to the results that will come for me with this team diversity. So much can be learnt from others if the time is taken to listen.
Learning is something you do everyday, a lot of the time without even realising it! Much learning comes from accepting something for what it is, not what you think it is.
There is so much that can be learnt from this course. And what an amazing array of educators we have; four different lecturers from different educations, backgrounds, employment, lifestyles, ages and more, all with something different to offer us. I look forward to learning everything they choose to share with us.
Good public relations are best achieved after a team effort has been made, through sharing thoughts and ideas, and getting involved.
Everyone in our class really has something good to offer. Some come up with the most creative ideas, some do amazing artwork and graphics, some have advanced computer knowledge, some are really organised, some have life experience, some are great writers and some just have that flare.
The best part about the way this course is designed is that we all get to embrace each others talents, learn from them, and create outstanding final products through getting involved.
I am a big believer in getting involved. It gives you a greater sense of being part of something, and a feeling of well-being.
I do not believe this course can be achieved successfully without getting involved. There are so many group activities, group assessments and just general group discussions on such an often occasion, class attendance is very important. You really don’t want to let your team down through poor attendance or performance.
I am enjoying this course and am excited to see the year out to its fruition and take in all that is offered…and more…which I know I will need to find on my own accord.
