The professional field I am interested in attempting to get into is simply management. Whether it is within the company I am currently at or a company I start from scratch. I plan to take everything from what I learn here at UAGC to my goal position I intend to reach for.

I became interested in this position for a few reasons, but the main one is I want to give people a chance. When I started at Quest Diagnostics I was merely 19 years old, I had just quit my front desk management position at a Marriott hotel and wanted a better job. I wanted a better life. I had applied for a job at Quest before but was not given the opportunity to show the team what I could bring. I had an interview one more, and I will admit I was not ready for it. I had been at a party the night before and had woken up, brushed my hair and joined the meeting. Later that evening, I received the call saying you got the job. It took me almond a year to become full time, and when my manager had told me lets get you signed on fully I was relieved. I wanted nothing more than to be full time and get the great benefits. I have worked here since 2020 all because some man wanted to take a chance on me. I plan to take a chance on others as well.

I think the 1 thing that is most exciting to me is interacting with people. I love interacting with others, especially if its giving advice or simply telling them hey youre doing a great job. Being able to give people that peace of mind is what I thrive for, because its all ive ever wanted as well.

I think the main areas in my field and goal field that I would like to know more about is communication, time management and the requirements it takes to obtain the position. Is a degree needed? Do you have to have a certain amount of years under your belt? How can someone manage time, but also manage an entire group of people? I feel it may just be the basics. But it is a started.

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