CJSpohn

Mod 1

Week 1

1. Describe one of your strengths

What is something you have learned to do well (list a skill)?

• Through years of working as a tutor I have learned to explain logical/analytical concepts to diverse groups of people and their thinking styles.

What is something you know about (list some knowledge/expertise you have)?

CJSpohn

Mod 1

Week 2

1. Power of self-reflection

What is challenging about self-reflection?

• I think the toughest part of self reflection is that you really have to be vulnerable with yourself in order to properly self-reflect. Especially when considering weakness. It's not easy to think about what you do not do well but it is necessary in order to improve in these areas.

How can you continue to build the habit of self-reflection at Turing?

CJSpohn

Mod 1

Week 3

1. Habits of a Software Developer

What do you think are the traits of a good software developer? What are they like in the workplace? What would you as a co-worker think of this person?

• I think the traits of a good software developer are strong analytical thinking skills, good communication skills, an appreciation for teamwork, and being able to think uniquely to solve new challenges. In the workplace I believe they would be a good leader or a good listener depending on the role. I also believe they would be organized, punctual, and detail oriented in regards to their work. As a co-worker I would respect them and seek them out as a resource when I felt stuck or needed guidance.

What are the habits that this person demonstrates to embody the identity of a software developer?

CJSpohn

Mod 1

Week 4

1. Habits Reflection

How have you seen yourself become more aware of your habits? Have you tried implementing anything new? What have the results been?

• I have tried implementing some new habits into my bedtime routine and I have noticed that it is easier for me to fall asleep. My brain is quieter without electronics in my life right before bed. And reading something helps me switch gears mentally to leave code until the morning.

2. Start Where You Are (Empathize with the user -- you)

CJSpohn

1. Habits Reflection:

How have you seen yourself become more aware of your habits? Have you tried implementing anything new? What have the results been?

• I definitely have. Espeically as this inning has progressed. The workload becomes so great that if you are not acutely aware of how you're spending your time it's easy to lose track of your hobbies and your other pursuits.

2. Design Thinking Reflection: Cultivating Beginner’s Mind

How can beginner’s mind be helpful when it comes to thinking about your career and job search? What are some habits you could put into place to cultivate beginner’s mind regularly?

CJSpohn

Mod 2

Week 1

Ideas here are adapted from Atomic Habits by James Clear

1. Reflect on your habits from last module. What behaviors and activities were helpful for you? What activities and behaviors could be more effective for you? What processes would you like to try differently this module to become more effective at your work and as a software developer?

• Behaviors that were helpful for me last mod were primarily regarding my sleep habits and nightly routine. I felt best, most rested, and ready to go when I kept myself to a stricter bed time and doing something like reading a bit before bed. These habits have fallen off during intermission but I'm happy to get started on them again moving forward. Processes I would like to try differently are regarding being more deliberate with my work routine and time frames. The turing schedule is helpful during the day so creating a similar struc

CJSpohn

Mod 2

Week 2

1. Assess your habits from week 1: how did you spend your time this past week? What was effective in your habits? What could be more effective? What steps will you take to make that happen?

• Truth be told, I did a poor job of incorporating my habits. A lot of my changes were supposed to occur in the morning and I spent most of last week working to get my sleep habits back on track. I think as time moves forward I'll be better equipped to start incorporating the 2 minute habits that I wanted to.

2. Write a draft of your professional story here as 1-2 paragraphs. Focus on answering the questions who are you, why are you here, and what's next? Consider how to talk about your motives and values, the turning points that led to your career change, and what you envision for yourself going forward.

When I finished college I only knew one thing: I had no interest in pursuing my major. I started to look for work with the marketable skills I had (which were few). I found an opportunity

CJSpohn

Mod 2

Week 3

1. Assess your habits from week 2: how did you spend your time this past week? What was effective in your habits? What could be more effective? What steps will you take to make that happen?

I spend my time fairly effectively. Considering the workload I did a good job not coding late into the night and keeping myself with a good night time routine. I was getting to bed earlier and I know that helped. I could still be better about waking up earlier.

2. Reflect on how you’ve spent your time so far at Turing to gauge your engagement and energy:

• When have you been excited, focused, and enjoyed your work?

CJSpohn

Mod 2

Week 4

1. Prepare for Job Experience: AEIOU

Activities: what questions do you have about the activities that a software developer does on a daily basis?

How much of your week is actually spent writing code as opposed to meetings, planning, problem solving, etc?

Environment: what questions do you have about the overall environment and culture of this workplace?

CJSpohn

Mod 2

Week 5

1. Review your habit tracker: how did you monitor your habit(s)? What does this tell you about your overall progress becoming the person you want to be? In general, how satisfied are you with how you spent your time this module? What could be improved next module?

• Truth be told I have very little time to monitor habits. The last 3 weeks of the Mod didn't seem to leave time for virtually anything besides project work. The number of 9am to 9pm days that occured in the last three weeks was pretty staggering. That said, I'm satisfied with how I spent my time. Outside of the workload my biggest goal in life is to continue to foster and maintain my relationship. This is how I spent the majority of my non-working time in the last three weeks. What a whirlwind.

2. Mind Maps:

i. Engagement. What did you reflect on last week in regards to when you're engaged in your work at Turing? Pull out an idea that resonates with you most (e.g., "Talking through a problem with a partner," "T