"I've been working paid jobs since I was 16. I have a lot of skills in various areas: customer service, technical, mechanical, and creative, among others. I'm enthusiastic and hard-working. If I don't have a skill, I'm more than willing to learn, whether that's on my own or on the job. I can think on my feet, and I'm calm during emergencies or heightened situations."
"I don't shy away from a challenge. I'm not afraid to say I'm wrong or ask for help. I can also take the initiative and work pretty independently. I try to get along with all of my co-workers and supervisors (and I think I'm well-liked), and I'd say I strike a good balance between work and socialization on the clock. I'm well spoken and articulate, and can easily be a public-facing figure."
A 39-year-old woman reports volunteering from a young age and paid work since age 16, accumulating customer service, technical, mechanical, and creative skills. She describes enthusiasm, hard work, willingness to learn independently or on the job, calmness in emergencies, initiative, independence, and effective teamwork and public-facing abilities. She notes training managers and becoming a go-to resource for coworkers across multiple jobs yet has never received a promotion in over twenty years. She recognizes that experience and eagerness may make some managers feel threatened, and she remains open to criticism and adaptable to feedback while asking what prevents advancement.
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