So I am 3 weeks from finally graduating, and if there is ONE thing I have learned about myself through my college years, it would be that I would rather be in a leadership position, even if it means I have more responsibility, and therefore more pressure.
My freshman year, I took an elective class that was specially designed for students who did not know what they wanted to do when they graduated. I probably took up to 5 career and personality "assessment" tests to see what field would be most fitting for me. On those personality tests, the question always comes up: "Would you rather lead or follow?"
Not that I want to be labeled as a follower, but I was always afraid to have too much responsibility if I was a leader, or too much chance of failing. More than likely, I would chose to follow someone else (it was a cop-out, I know).
HOWEVER, after I picked my major and started taking Public Relations classes in Grady, I took on many more group projects, and I've especially noticed my change in the Campaigns class for which I am writing this blog for.
I have realized that I am the type of person that has to do things a certain way. I want everything to be consistent, so when I am working with a group of 7 people, I want everyone's work to look similar, so the project will look good as a whole. Even though having more responsibility can be more stressful, I have realized I would MUCH rather be in a leadership position, not to boss people around, but to ensure that I will succeed when others are working with me.
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I agree...I would much rather be a leader than a follower. I share your same concerns about consistency with group work. The worst part is when you are counting on others to finish their part of the project before you can finish yours and they keep you waiting and delay you because they are unreliable.
You will encounter may instances like this once you get into the real world and start your professional career. I suggest that you look for a job that will give you a lot of independance.
I don't want it to sound like I don't get along with others because typically I have no problems in that aspect.
I still want a job working with others (communicating and being with people is what I love about PR); however, when it comes to a project, I like things done a certain way, even though there are many "right" or "correct" ways to go about achieving your goals.
I just hope I am lucky enough to advance my career quickly to more of a leadership position.
Thanks for your comment, I'd love to know what you do for a living and experiences you may have had!
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