Applications

Today was full of learning experiences. It seemed like every where I turned, I was learning something or gaining new insight. I met with and listened to several people who helped expand my view.

One helped me realize the value of the laboratory within which I currently work in terms of opportunities for practical application.  The demographics of our team provide a lot of opportunity to apply some theories. I work with retired military officers,
Another helped me change my perspective on the direct experience qualification filter to see how important it is to frame the cover letter and resume to reflect relevant direct experience and to associate transferable skills in a way that makes it less of the leap for the reviewer. Maybe it is the responsibility of the individual with the less 'traditional' experience to clarify the relevance of their experience.

Another talked to me about her experiences working in the community college district. She reminded me that the population I am most interested in connecting with and assisting is more commonly represented in the community college environment.   At the same time, growing up in Clairemont, I know what it's like to be from an underrepresented group in a majority environment.  People and programs with the focus of assisting my demographic weren't looking for me in the 92111 zip code.