Prompted Post #8 Practing Your Knoledge

I just started working at Office for International Students and Scholars as a Front Desk Receptionist. Although, this job is not related to my field at all, it let me gain skills that may help me succeed in my  career.

MSU OISS Office

Having some real working experiences can actually make me see how communication work for every job. Last week, my PR professor invited one of his fiends, Jeff Holyfield, as our guest speaker to share some of his professional working experiences. Jeff said in his speech "Commnication is an important part of every job." OISS office hosts dozens of international students every day and every student has their own problems and concerns. Commnication will be the most effective way for receptionists to understand and help students. Students tell us about their situations so we can know which advisor should be assigned to the student. In Finance filed, finance analysts should have the ability to analyze clients' financial situation so that they can come up with the best plan for clients. And being a receptionist actually let me learn how to analyze situations accurately and objectively in order to help students. 

Practice Your Knowledge

Actual working experiences help me learn more and faster about my field than learning from written/spoken resources. When I'm in a working position, I think as a professional, I think for my students that I have been helped by me. Spoken or written resources can only give me some ideas. People always say that practice is a great way to learn. Working let me act like a professional and makes me actually gain some of the silks that may help me succeed.