ASSIGNMENT 2 TOPICS IN THE CONTEMPORARY WORKPLACE

Name: Aryan

ID:4349518

1) Introduction:-

I am Aryan, a dedicated and motivated student enrolled in St. Lawrence -Alpha College for
the CST program for 2023 - 2024. I am originally from India where I completed my high
school education with good grades. Since my childhood, I have been fond of learning new
technologies so I learned about computers in 6 grade when my father bought me one I was
very excited to see how it worked so I started to look for it more often. My academic journey
has been a fulfilling one so far, and I'm excited to share my thoughts on why I chose this
program, my accomplishments, my marketable skills, and my career aspirations.

2) Why I Chose This Area/Program of Study

I have always had a keen interest in Computer hardware and how all computers communicate
with each other. its and the intricate mechanisms. This fascination began during my high
school years when I excelled in computer classes and programming. As I delved deeper into
these subjects, I realized that programming is at the core of understanding how an
organization works. This realization sparked a deep passion within me to study this
comprehensively.

Moreover, in today's world, computer network plays a pivotal role in various fields, including
research, developing a game or a social media platform, and forensic science. Since my
childhood, I always wanted to be a developer and form a big MNC like Google, or Twitter .
This program aligns perfectly with my interests and career goals, making it my ideal choice.
 3) What Employers Will Find Attractive About My Accomplishments and Education

During my academic journey, I have achieved several milestones that I believe will be
attractive to potential employers. One of my proudest accomplishments is maintaining a
consistently high GPA throughout my undergraduate studies. This demonstrates my
commitment to excellence and my ability to handle challenging coursework effectively.

Furthermore, I actively participated in extracurricular activities such as seminars which are

mainly about the new developments and new technologies that are our coming future, such as
Artificial Intelligence. These experiences not only expanded my knowledge but also allowed
me to collaborate with like-minded individuals, develop teamwork skills, and gain practical
research experience. Employers will appreciate my proactive approach to learning and my
ability to apply theoretical & practical knowledge (coding) to real-world situations.

4) List of Top 5 Marketable Skills and Examples Using STAR Method

1. Critical Thinking

Situation: During my group project for a programming course, I was asked to develop a
game or an app code using Perl from a list of games such as Tic Tac Toe, and an ATM
withdrawal system.

Task: I was tasked with writing the code for the tic tac toe at least 2 codes if one doesn’t
work then the other should work and the deadline was 2 weeks and we can write a code in
either 2 days or 1 month. it was a tough situation so I had to think critically in this situation.

Action: I meticulously reviewed the old codes that I do in my fun time for my own practice.
So I looked and remembered that I did a code earlier in class about the games so I looked and
I started writing the code and in 3 days I wrote the code.

Result: My practical knowledge and critical thinking developed into a good useful thing
and helped me in the project.
2. Intelligence: -

Situation: In my academic career, I faced a particularly challenging research project in a

subject I was less familiar with.

Task: The task was to conduct in-depth research, analyse data, and write a comprehensive
report to contribute to the field.

Action: I approached the project by first immersing myself in the subject matter, reading
extensively, and seeking guidance from experts. I also collaborated with peers to exchange
ideas and perspectives. I developed a structured research plan, carefully analysed data, and
applied critical thinking to draw meaningful conclusions.

Result: Despite the initial challenges, my intelligence and dedication allowed me to excel in
the project. The report received praise from both my professors and peers, and it contributed
valuable insights to the field.

3. Communication

Situation: As I was the group leader, I had to present our code and findings to our instructor
and the rest of the class I haven’t made any ppt in my life so I was nervous about how this
one would be made and it should be good so that I should not make fun of myself in the
entire class.

Task: I needed to effectively communicate the concepts and our ppt in a clear and engaging
manner that should not look too boring and should be attractive so that everyone loves and
praises it.

Action: I prepared well-structured presentations, used visual aids, encouraged interactive

discussions, and humoured the whole presentation.

Result: Our presentation was well-received, and I honed my ability to convey complex
information to various audiences.
4. Adaptability

Situation: During a group project, a team member unexpectedly withdrew due to personal
reasons so I had to prepare for him as well and I presented his part in the presentation.

Task: I had to adapt to the situation and take on additional responsibilities to ensure the
project's success and I needed to cover for him so that our group would not lose marks
because of one person.

Action: I reorganized the team's tasks, adjusted timelines, and provided support to team
members.

Result: Despite the setback, our team successfully completed the project, demonstrating my
adaptability and leadership skills.

5 Problem-solving ;-

Situation: During the final project of our course. One of my friends asked for help from me
for the project. but I thought he was from another group I should not helped him so that I
could get more. I was confused that he was my friend I should have helped him but that
would have been unfair for others.

Task: I have to recheck the 12 pages of Perl code line to line in order to find a mistake in
order to make it work for him.

Action: I spent 3 days reading his code line to line and found just 2-3 silly mistakes that
were the error I just used filters that are there for our help.

Result: I not only found the errors. additionally, I added 3-4 lines to the code to make it
look elegant and work smoothly he was very happy about it.
5) Biggest Career Aspiration

My biggest career aspiration is to become a developer and form my own MNC. I am deeply
passionate about developing new technology that could help people for their own
development. I aim to work in an MNC for some time so I can gain knowledge and learn new
things in which i am weak and improve myself. Additionally, I aspire to contribute to ongoing
research about Artificial Intelligence and advancements in the field.

In conclusion, my journey in the CST programs has been driven by a genuine passion for new
technologies and a strong desire to contribute to the field. My academic accomplishments,
marketable skills, and career aspirations reflect my dedication and commitment to a future in
development and research. I am excited about the opportunities that lie ahead in this field.