Micro Enterprise Self-Assessment Allison Gohagan

The five areas of Behaviors, skills, and capabilities Determination, Self-Motivation, Self-Discipline and Grit Problem Solving and Teamwork Communication Skills, Comfort Engaging with Strangers Financial and Computer Literacy Personal Capabilities and Support Systems

Determination, Self-Motivation, Self-Discipline and Grit Determination - control exerted to do something or restrain impulses Self-Motivation - ability to do what needs to be done, without influence from other people or situations Self-Discipline - the ability to control one's feelings and overcome one's weaknesses Grit - strength of character

Communication Skills, Comfort Engaging with Strangers Communication Skills - ability to convey information to another effectively and efficiently Comfort Engaging with Strangers - ability to be comfortable when talking to people you don’t know

Financial and Computer Literacy Financial Literacy - ability to use knowledge and skills to manage one's financial resources effectively for lifetime financial security Computer Literacy - ability to use computers and related technology efficiently, with a range of skills covering levels from elementary use to programming and advanced problem solving

My strengths Determination Self-Motivation Self-Discipline Computer Literacy

My Areas for Improvement Communication skills Comfort engaging with strangers Financial literacy

A new observation I learned about myself I need to work on teamwork and problem solving

Something I knew about myself I have a lot of determination and self-motivation I need to work on my communication skills

Forensic Accounting The use of accounting skills to investigate fraud or embezzlement and to analyze financial information for use in legal proceedings I really enjoy watching police/investigation tv shows but do not want to be a cop Math is the only subject I like in school I figured I can combine the two and become a forensic accountant

Non-profit Organization I want to eventually work for one I love traveling so I want to do that and help people at the same time Global Leadership Adventures

Why I might be an entrepreneur I love coming up with ideas that will make things easier or better I want to start a business or create something that involves travel

Questions for mentor What is the biggest challenge you faced coming out of college and into your real job? Do you still enjoy your job? What is the hardest part about your job? What is the best part of your job?