Final PresentationBY: KIJANA GIBBS

Let Me Introduce Myself

I’m Kijana Gibbs, I’m eighteen years old

and I projected to graduate on May

20,2016.

I’m very determined, when I want

something, I work for it.

When I graduate college, I’m hoping to be

an accountant.

I will be attending Chattanooga State

Community College in Fall of 2016

Reflection of Learning

When I was in middle school, I found a love for

math.

Ever since I was in elementary school, I’ve been

bad at English.

I’m still continuing to grow as a student

everyday and the journey is nowhere near over

with.

Important Documents Explained

Cover letters, resumes, and transcripts are

essential for professionals getting to know who you

are as a person and seeing what you can bring to

the table. Resumes show your experience also the

evidence to prove that you’ve been through

those experiences. Cover letters is basically selling

yourself to a college, job or scholarship; telling

them why you deserve an opportunity and

showing your plans with that opportunity. Those

documents are introductions about you before

they actually meet you or interview, getting a

glimpse before the meeting the real person.

College Research

The University of Tennessee at Martin

Minimum 2.7 GPA and 19 ACT score is

required.

The total cost of in-state tuition is $52,424

and out of state is $108,200

The mascot is the Skyhawk’s

Career Research

Nurse

The starting salary is $44,970

The most common secondary education of

nursing is two years at a community college for

an Associate Degree

They get to interact with people everyday and

form a relationship with patients

Financial Literacy Course

It’s better to buy a house than to rent an apartment.

Having a debit card is better than carrying around

money because it’s safer and you can keep track of

where your money is going.

Gross pay is the amount of money you earned before

taxes.

Letters of Recommendation

Mrs. Slack because she was very encouraging both

years I took math classes with her and was willing to

help me with anything.

Mrs. Watson because she’s know me very well since

I took her for all four years of high school and knows

I have a great work ethic.

I will use those letters of recommendation to get into

colleges or get scholarships.

Soft Skills Activities

Communication: Answer interview questions with more than one word and communication is essential to any job.

Enthusiasm and Attitude: Having a positive attitude is an important component and must sit up straight while having an interview.

Teamwork: You have to contribute new ideas and also having respect for others opinions.

Networking: Social media is major factor and it’s all about who you know

Problem Solving and Critical Thinking: Using your knowledge to solve problems and being able to think on your feet.

Professionalism: Being able to conduct yourself with manners and it’s a combination of qualities.

My Strengths/ My Weaknesses

My Strengths: Being organized, getting my

work done on time, and following

directions

My Weaknesses: Working with others,

learning at a fast pace, and thinking quick

on my feet.

How Do I Evaluate Success?

Success is achieving all the goals that you

have planned to reach and being on the

top. It’s that feeling that you finally made it,

like where you want to be in life and you’re

settled into your life. Success means a lot to

me because it means that I would reach all

my goals and be able to make my family

proud.

What Are My Goals For the Future?

Graduating high school on time

Continuing my education into college

Graduate college with an Associates Degree

in Business- Accounting

Getting a job at an insurance company like

Unum, Blue Cross Blue Shield.

Having a family after establishing my career.

Professionalism Essay

How to Demonstrate Professionalism as an

Accountant

One of the qualities was taking responsibility for your

actions.

The next quality is being a leader; finding solutions,

not blaming others for your mistakes, etc.

The last quality is generosity; being able to work with

others and conducting yourself in a positive

manner.