Week 2 Homework

In my internship at the Buck Institute, I help my mentor with her experiments. She gives me a task, and I try my best to complete it. One Work Readiness skill I use is "can improve," or ability to improve. Most things I must do, I have never done before, so I must quickly pick up new skills. I am not afraid to ask questions to ensure that I am completing the task correctly. For example, I had to count growing bacteria on agar plates. I had never used the method that my mentor wanted me to use, so I made a few mistakes in the process, but I corrected my mistakes. Another Work Readiness Skill I have used is "can communicate effectively" or communication. I always ask questions when I am unsure of something. Additionally, my job usually consists of emailing many different people, telling them when and where I will be present. I always respond to any emails I receive, promptly. One Work Readiness Skill I must improve is "is professional" or professionalism, because I have been a bit late to my internship a couple of times. This reflects poorly on myself, and I will make sure it won't happen again.