Appppllaaauuussseeee

It should probably not come as any surprise to you that I have a special pair of plastic hands that can clap really loud. If I could clap for all of you over the internet, then you would all be treated to a really great, big round of applause.

Since I lack the ability to project myself over the wireless networks, I can only reiterate how truly proud I am of all of you.

And remember the celebration we had Wednesday...

Marble cake with rasperry filling and whipped cream frosting!

And cutting the cake! Oh my goodness, I cut really big pieces.
And, I still had about 1/3 of the cake left.

And, oooh, your Certificates of Completion.

So prettty...

And then you all surprised me!

I was so nervous.

I didn't know what to do with myself.

So, i just tugged on my shirt and smiled awkwardly.

I couldn't search for the right words of appreciation in my head.

I tried to go into my brain, but my heart was thumping.

I was speechless.

THANK YOU!

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MBTI Revisited Slides

Are you ready?

Here you go...

To check out the slides from Grace Balch's MBTI Revisited presentation, you'll be directed to the Sharepoint site.

Sharepoint is the wave of the future. You'll see that this site has been set up for all the Staff Ed classes. I poked around, and it looks like Staff Ed hasn't put any on there yet, but I bet they're coming.

If the link does not work, then visit the site the old-fashioned way:
Click on: https://hrpartners.ucsd.edu/Training/CourseMaterials/default.aspx
Click on "Course Materials" (located on the left side bar)
Click on "Professional Skills and Course Development" (see middle of the page)
Click on "Academic Affairs UExplore" (first folder in the middle of the page)

Enjoy!
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Survey Monkey is calling!

What did you think?

Please let us know what you thought about today's presentations.

Your opinions count--we use your feedback to improve the Program and better meet your professional needs.

And…would you please consider filling them out by Friday, June 26th?

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Revisited (June 17, 2009)
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=a0QlNXyuCHhQPb89XMtMpQ_3d_3d

Information Technology Career Overview (June 17, 2009)
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=ZgmbdJgq8f_2fQfxK7TL0Hgw_3d_3d

Facilities Management Career Overview (June 17, 2009)
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=NihzizFpDnCPLUEHWTsa8w_3d_3d

Laboratory Research Career Overview (June 17, 2009)
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=iMApR9KO5ezeN2YIumJBlw_3d_3d

Thank you for filling our your surveys!!!!

If you have questions, just give me a bzzzz at ext 2-7990.

Congratulations on completing UExplore!

Certificates of Completion

When you look in the mirror each morning, you know what you see?

I'll tell you what: a UExplorer!

And, next month, we'll be celebrating your completion of the UExplore program. Woo hoo!

UExplorers scheduled to receive their certificates of completion are those whose total pre-approved Program absences will not have exceeded two (2) by June 17, 2009.

For UExplorers with more than 2 pre-approved absences, you may receive your Certificate of Completion if you make-up the missed classes at next year's program.

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MBTI Homework

Take initiative to make UExplore work for you!

Consider completing the following readings and exercises prior to June 17th that were assigned by John Gates:

• Read the chapter devoted to your type in Do What You Are
• Complete the exercises in Chapter 24

In the chapter devoted to your type:

• 3 profiles of career professionals with that type
• why those careers work for that person
• common threads and themes in their chosen professions
• what career satisfaction means for them
• popular occupations for that type
• customizing your job search
• pathways to success by using your strengths
• possible pitfalls
• the final piece: changing or keeping your job...the key to success for your type

In chapter 24, the idea is to put it all together so that you match your personality to a career that you can looooove. That chapter breaks down that plan into 10 simple-and-easy steps. I've scanned those steps, and we've steadily been working through those steps via UExplore. Now, is your chance to review what you've accomplished through the program and put it all together.

• Step 1: Identify your unique personality strengths and weaknesses (Resource ideas: Do What Your Are chapter devoted to your personality type; handout from Your Listening Profile)
• Step 2: Identify and rank your work-related strengths and weaknesses (Resource ideas: Handout from Assessing Your Transferable Skills; Your Professional Portfolio)
• Step 3: Record and evaluate your criteria for career satisfaction (Resource ideas: Handouts from Career Planning)
• Step 4: Record your observations of specific situations where your current or past jobs met your career satisfacton criteria (Resource ideas: Your Professional Portfolio)
• Step 5: Think about your strongest interests, as in what activities do you enjoy so much that you would do them for free (Resource ideas: Handout from Goal Setting)
• Step 6: Identify your skills (Resource ideas: Checklist inside Do What You Are)
• Step 7: Generate a list of possible careers or jobs that are of interest to you at this point (Resource ideas: Career Field Overviews and Career Panels)
• Step 8: Analyze each career option asking: how well does it make use of your best skills and abilities; how well does it make use of my work-related strengths; and how well does it meet my top five criteria for career satisfaction? (Resource ideas: Career Field Overviews and Career Panels; Your Professional Portfolio;
• Step 9: Research your potential career options (Resource ideas: Career Field Overviews and Career Panels)
• Step 10: Celebrate your successes (Resource ideas: Your Professional Portfolio)

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Questions about MBTI?

We introduced you to the MBTI tool and type theory almost 9 months ago. By assessing your own personality type and knowledge of your preferences for taking in information, making decisions, and attitudes in interacting with your environment, you gained additional tools for understanding and identifying your natural interests and work values.

In June, we'll be revisiting MBTI and type theory. This is another chance for you to evaluate how your type connects to a best‐fit career.

To make this session work for you, what essential questions do you want to be addressed by our guest presenter, Grace Balch?

What is it that you'd like to learn more about in order to help you identify and meet your professional goals?

Email me and call me with what we can do to make this an effective session for you!
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Enroll for credit

And,

drum roll, please!

Enroll for credit for IT, Laboratory Research, and Facilities Management by visiting this link:
https://enrollmentcentral.ucsd.edu/sed_course.cfm?&cdcrs=XUXPLORFAM

NOTICE: There is a current error with this link where you will be placed on "Standby". Enroll anyway. I am working on fixing it.
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What do you want to know about IT, Lab Research, and Facilities Management?

Great news!

For next month's session, we've got three career field overviews.

It will be a jam-packed session and to make the most of our time, our speakers welcome your questions ahead of time.

Do you have questions for:

Debbie Morrow -- System Administrator, Literature

Erica Stein -- Staff Research Associate, Division of Biological Sciences

Erwin Milan -- Asst Dir of Operations and Facilities, Rady School of Management

If so, bring 'em on! Email lindathai@ucsd.edu.
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