PART A: Open Ended Questions (60 points) 1. Identify one marketable skill from the list below (or other skill of your choice) that you have developed through any of your experiences. You will articulate in writing one "story" that provides examples of your use of that skill that may be provided to employers who ask related interview questions. You are required to write one story for the identified skill. (20%) Skills List: Working in a diverse environment Managing time and priorities Effectively managing conflict Acquiring knowledge Thinking critically Balancing work and life Working effectively on a team Performing with integrity Solving problems Being creative Communicating effectively Developing professional competencies Embracing change Multitasking in a fast-paced environment EXAMPLE: Story Example (illustrating time management): During finals last semester, I had an overwhelming amount of work with lots of close deadlines. So, I planned out when I would study for which exams, because some needed more time and were coming up faster. I made sure / stuck to my schedule, working fast enough to keep up, but not so fast that I made careless omissions in my studying. When I needed to, I worked late to finish my planned work for the day. That was the best I'd ever done taking a really structured approach to prioritizing a lot of work and managing my time. I met all my goals for preparing for my tests and felt confident going into them. I learned that it really helps to keep to the plan if you can and yet having some flexibility to meet unexpected needs