LYDIA JIMOH

Virginia College

Date: 11/18/14

EDU 1010

A WOMAN ON A MISSION

AGENDA

Discussions about :Goals

Choices

Plans

Schedule

Interview

MY GOAL

• To complete pharmacy tech program

and obtain a job with a reputable company and

further my education. My ultimate goal is to

become a registered nurse.

SHORT TERM

To be come a pharmacy technician

To assist in providing for my family

Utilize some of the income that I earn to provide a

better education for my kids and use some of my

income to help my grandparents

PROGRAM CHOICE

After finishing high school, I’ve developed an interest in

the medical field and after attending college briefly to

pursue a medical profession I was forced to abandoned my

dream to take care my kids, but after successfully putting

the last child in school, I decided to resume my education.

My ability to adjust to any situation and love for medicine

couple with my compassion for taking care of others which

will allow me to thrive in this profession.

LIST OF PROFESSION & ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

In order for me to obtain a job in pharmacy tech, I

would have to finish my course in pharmacy tech and

receive a diploma which is required by the agency I

attend to work for.

TIME & MONEY MANAGEMENT

Mondays: 5-10p.m.- Go to School

Tuesdays: 12:30-3:00p.m.- Work on Homework

Wednesdays:5-10p.m.- Go to School

10:30-11:30 p.m.- Study

Thursdays: 1-4p.m.- Working and Reading for remainder of the day

Fridays: 8:30-10:00 p.m.- Reading and Studying

Saturday- 11:30- 2:00p.m.- Working and Reading for the remainder of

the day

Sunday: 9a.m.-4:30pm- Go to the library, church, and do volunteer work

INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW

Lydia Jimoh- Student Interviewer

Mrs. Charlotte Simmons- Pharmacist

INTERVIEW QUESTIONS1. What made you interested in becoming a pharmacist?

Ans. I loved the salary, it was more money than I

previously made at a bank job and this is a career.

2. What is the hardest part of your job?

Ans. I can’t satisfy everyone all at the same time, for

example some customers are impatient.

3. Would you recommend this job to some one else in the

future?

Ans. Of course I love my job, and I will someday retire

from it.

INTERVIEW QUESTIONS CONTINUED…

4. At the beginning, was your job overwhelming?

Ans. No, but it was definitely a lot harder in the beginning

because I had to get used to new processes, but I had a patient

employer and a supportive work team so, I learned quickly.

5. How many years have you been a pharmacist and has your

salary increased?

Ans. I have worked as a pharmacist for 11 years and 2 months.

My salary increased to about $3,000.

INTERVIEW EXPERIENCE

This interview was very helpful because it

informed me about the experience and the pay,

which is extremely important to me . I can

incorporate this information in my field of study

because it will be useful because I plan to be a

pharmacist tech.

REFLECTION: 3 AREAS NEEDED FOR IMPROVEMENT

1.Improve Communication

2.Report Writing

3.Attention to details

IMPROVE COMMUNICATION

Use different techniques in communication

The Visual of Learning Style

Auditory Learning Style

Tactile Learning Style

All of these learning style are important and useful

3 AREAS CURRENTLY PRACTICING

Dear entering students of EDU 1010,

The road to success in your studies will involve paying

attention to subject matters, completion of homework, asking

questions, taking notes, and making time to study.

Sincerely Lydia Jimoh,