Jorb

Today class was all about our cover letters. Prof Jenkins reminded us that we can still use all of our techniques and skill learned throughout the semester in many ways. When discussing the cover letter, he mentioned that we can still use a hook and that we are basically still selling an experience. He said "You are selling the hole, not the drill." By that he means you need to sell what you are going to do, not yourself as the one who will do it. It seemed like he was pretending the job was already said and done. Acting in this way gives off a real sense of confidence. It may come off as cocky even, but he said its' not. We have been conditioned to be humble and quiet, not to run about yelling our skills, though some people will do that. I totally agreed with the fact that we have been preconditioned. All through out elementary school I was a talkative kid. To the point that it would get me in trouble some times. What's strange is that, I was actually quiet. I had many friends who would always talk during class; 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, up until 7th grade. I would constantly get told that if we didn't stop talking we would get in trouble. I would always sit and stare at my thumbnails. Noticing the lighter arch in both of them near the cuticle. I never said anything because I grew up in a house where there was a final word. Even today I will simply drop conversations because I know it will only lead to anger and yelling, and it's been this way forever. We never have any sort of debate or deep conversation at my parents house. I have tried before;politics, gay rights, immigration. There seemed to be an undertone that schools were at fault for this submissive generation. I believe it is a combination of the school system, government, and parenting styles of the past.