Jaydon's December Week 2 Reflection
Describe a challenge you have faced in a project thus far. How did you overcome it?
“A challenge that I had was staying focused while working on an Excel spreadsheet project. This was due to the mind-numbing, rinse-and-repeat tasks that made it hard to stay engaged and maintain momentum. To make matters worse, the repetitive nature of the work occasionally led to small errors that I had to spend extra time correcting, further slowing down my progress.
To overcome this, I broke the project into smaller, manageable chunks and set mini-goals to stay motivated. I also incorporated short breaks between tasks to refresh my focus and used rhythmic music to get into a working mood.”
At U+, we advocate for lifelong learning and professional development through experiences. Describe a time where you were pushed out of your comfort zone during your placement and what you have learned from the experience.
“During my placement at U+, I was pushed out of my comfort zone when I was tasked with creating a report on future ad recommendations related to Google Ads. This was a completely new area for me, and I felt intimidated by the marketing terminology, data analysis, and the responsibility of making meaningful suggestions.
To tackle this, I dedicated time to researching Google Ads and its features through online tutorials and articles. I also reached out to my more experienced peers for guidance, whom clarified concepts and gave pointers to more efficient suggestions.”
What application or website do you use the most on a regular basis during your shift (e.g., Slack, Google search engine, monday.com)? What do you use it for?
During my shifts at U+, the application I use the most is the Google search engine. It’s my go to tool for finding tutorials, researching new concepts, and troubleshooting issues. For example, when I was learning to use Wix for a project, I relied heavily on Google to find YouTube tutorials and written guides that helped me understand the platform’s features allowing me to more efficiently and produce better results.
If you had to choose an animal (real or fictional) to describe your working style, what would it be and why?
If I had to choose an animal, my animal would be the fictional creature, the Gremlin. Although it doesn’t have an extraordinary working style, its posture when it sits or stands resembles a bent “J” shape, which I find oddly relatable. I’ve noticed that during long shifts, especially when working on tasks that require intense focus, like creating Excel spreadsheets or researching tutorials, my working posture tends to get worse and worser.
