Please respond to the following questions in a reflection (4-6 sentences):
- What is your greatest strength and how do you know?
I would have to say that my greatest strength is my ability to know when to ask for help. I am a firm believer in asking questions and being honest about when I need help. I have always preferred to learn how to do something the right way the first time, instead of making unnecessary mistakes. That being said, I also value the lessons that can be learned from making mistakes. Sometimes learning what doesn't work or what to avoid doing can be essential in preventing the same mistakes in the future.
- How do you work best?
Throughout my life I have always seemed to be most productive when working under pressure. I consider this a blessing and a curse. I am grateful that I am able to get things done when it matters.
- What is your greatest area of improvement?
I think what I need to improve on the most is my ability to perform at my best when not under pressure. I have a tendency to overthink and take longer than I should to complete things. My hope is to overcome this and be okay with making mistakes and learning from them. My perfectionist mentality can definitely be more of a burden at times, and I want to keep that part of me in check.
- How do you hope to maximize your strengths for your new career in software development?
Practice! Practice! Practice! No matter what, there is always room for growth and improvement. Regularly utilizing my strengths will only make them stronger leading to a more successful career.
- How might knowing about your strengths and working preferences benefit you as a software developer?
Being mindful of both my strengths and working preferences will be essential to my success as a software developer. The ability to be honest with myself and those around me will not only help me grow professionally but also personally. This will allow me to contribute in the most helpful and productive ways and know when to ask for help.