Toughest Encounter

Personally the toughest obstacle I will encounter here will be managing myself and time. With multiple systems and projects to be constantly working on, it will be easy to forget tasks and misplace precious time. The best way for me to avoid this is self organization and finding a way to ultimately manage out my work and the time I have to accomplish that work. The only thing that really concerns me is having so much to do and not being able to complete all the tasks given on a specific deadline. Having only been here for 2 weeks, soon enough I will be able to work out a plan for myself to keep everything sailing smoothly. I see the beginning of my time here at SHM a learning experience and a job. I always hold high expectations for myself but there is a lot to learn here and the oncoming experience here will help me manage myself to the best of my ability.

I Believe I Can FLY

^ FYI: Shawn played this for Joan yesterday! ^

I think my toughest encounter here at SHM is going to be maintaining solid product knowledge. Of course it is expected for new employees to not have this, but in order to do my job successfully I need to catch up! Promoting SHM does not come as naturally as it does for the regular employees here, so it can be frustrating. (Is that what you call them? lol) However, I feel that this dilemma is only temporary.

After a couple of months of working here, I know I will become accumulated at SHM. I plan on reading up about the company as much as possible, at work and in my free time. I want to become passionate about what this company has to offer in order to do my job efficiently. Having all the experience I have an opportunity to obtain here is my top priority.

Tough Encounters

I would have to say my fear of letting someone down will be my biggest challenge. It's not that I feel like I wont do the work, it's that I'm afraid of not reaching someones expectations. If I were to ever have to face this challenge, I would do everything to make up for it. If I were to let someone down because of something work-related I would take the time to redo it, if there was enough time. Or, if there wasn't enough time to redo it, I would ask for some more work from them and try to exceed my best. Now, I know this doesn't sound like much and probably sounds a little weak compared to other tough encounters, but this is something that I am seriously worried about. And I will be doing my best to assure this doesnt happen.

numéro de poster deux

I’m sure throughout my time at SHM, I will experience many encounters and inconveniences that I will find difficult. From understanding the internal systems to marketing to a previously unfamiliar target, many things will contain their own separate challenges. However, I feel the most stimulating aspect for me during my co-op will be time management. Having practice every Tuesday and Wednesday at 6am makes the mornings a little more interesting then everyone else’s. Preparing the night before is essential in order to make sure everything runs smoothly after practice, to ensure I make it to work promptly. Also, practice after work on Thursday nights to prepare for our weekend games is very time consuming as well. Even though I will have a lot on my plate, there will be nothing that will slow me down at SHM. But in order to accomplish that, it is imperative to ensure I am well rested and prepared for a full day of work. So, time management is going to be my main priority throughout the next 6 months.

I'm worried about...

At the moment, my biggest challenge in working here is not being fully confident in what to expect or my ability to do it the way it needs to be done. Coming into a new environment can be daunting simply because you really have no insight into how things have been all the time before you became a part of them. I do like the fact that experimentation and initiative are encouraged here, and received without judgment; however there is still pressure to impress. My plan is to just stay focused, while bringing myself to the table, as opposed to trying to do things the way other peopled do them and coming off like a cheap copy.

"struggle as hard as you can for whatever you believe in"

Besides getting over my fear of front desk duty, I think my hardest task will be not letting myself feel overwhelmed. With all the different projects going on and all the different tasks that I will need to help my team with, I am afraid I may start feeling a little overwhelmed by my to-do list. I think I will handle this by just doing my best to stay calm, focused and organized. I just have to take it one day at a time, one task at a time and i'm sure everything will work out just fine. :)

Blog #2

The toughest encounter I believe I will have at SHM is remembering all the little details that pertain to each task. As a new person, I don't know the specifics of every little thing and getting tasks one hundred percent correct will only be accomplished with ongoing questions. I will also need to make little notes for myself for future reference and get organized. Organization seems to be something that is a huge key to success in this work environment.

First post: Check!

Thank you all for amazing first posts. They were really fun (and funny) to read. Keep it up!

Here's your second question:

What do you think will be your toughest encounter during your time here at SHM?
How will you handle it?

"The surest way not to fail, is to determine to succeed"

End of week 1, and I could not be happier.

Back in June, my interview with SHM was my 1st interview ever for co-op. I was so nervous & was totally freaking out. After meeting with Lauren, Taylor, and Ann, I knew SHM was where I wanted to have my first co-op experience. The atmosphere here is so unique, welcoming, and different than any other job I have had. I cannot explain how excited I was when I saw that I got this job and I could not wait to get started! Coming in on Monday, I was slightly anxious because I didn't know what to expect. But as soon as I got here and saw my schedule and started meeting everyone, I felt so much better. Everyone here was so nice and made me feel so comfortable.

The best part of this week was winning the Phillies tickets! Just kidding...kind of. No, but seriously, the best part of this week was meeting the other co-ops, and getting to know the staff better. Everyone is incredible and I cannot wait to get to know everyone better over the next 6 months.

The most overwhelming part of the week was having to take in so much information at once. I wasn't anticipating learning about all the different departments at SHM. But, I am glad we did. By knowing how all the different departments work together, I feel I will really be able to do my job to the best of my ability.

So far, I think everything is going just right. I just can't say enough good things about this week. I have been going home every day so happy and telling my friends how cool I feel having my own cubicle, and extension, and swipe card to get me upstairs. They think i'm nuts, but i'm too happy to care. (ps. how is everyone planning on decorating? haha. let me know!) I look forward to getting started working on projects with Lauren, Ann, Taylor, Joanne, and Wendy. I look forward to discussing Glee with Meredith and talking about how awesome our jobs are with Susan, Kirstin, Gina, Scott, Jamie, and Jordan. I am just so happy to be here and I feel so lucky to have gotten such a great job with so many amazing opportunities and employees. It's going to be great :)

It's Friday! Week 1 Complete

After the lunch meeting we had at SHM before our co-op started, most of my fears of what it would be like to work here vanished. I was most worried about what co-ops were chosen that I would have to work with for the next 6 months. After meeting Kirstin and Jamie (Scott I already knew), I knew the next 6 months were going to be great. All three seemed really nice and smart, in addition to all the staff already here at SHM.

My favorite part of the week was Industry 101 with Todd. I loved how fun and business was thrown into the mix during the quiz. It was not all business, making all of us co-ops feel more at ease. Taking a quiz with the Senior Vice President of Operations can be quite intimidating. Although, in the end, Todd is getting a tap dance out of me, I felt this meeting was a great way to show us co-ops that we should not be worried about the status of the employee. All the employees here at SHM are willing to help out if needed.

Starting my second day, I was a little thrown back when I saw my name on the schedule for answering phones. After ten minutes at the front desk, however, I felt I owned the office. I had answered phones and worked with similar programs at my previous job. Also, the walk-through we had earlier that day at iMIS Training with DeeDee helped alot as well. Answering phones will now be the least of my worries!

After all the Personal 101s and meetings, I can safely say choosing this co-op was the best decision I have made so far during my Drexel experience. I have always wanted to be involved in something that will make a difference. Assisting in revolutionizing patient care is a great notch to have on one's belt. I am very excited to be working at SHM.

"Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end."

Why don't you talk about what your favorite part of your first week was?

Having already experienced one co-op, I know how important a positive work environment is. SHM’s accepting and friendly employees have done nothing, but illustrate a fun, healthy workplace. Knowing that I will be at a company who respects one another on a professional and personal level is an aspect that adds to that positive environment. Meeting new people and learning about them is something I enjoy. So, my favorite part of the week would be meeting all the employees of SHM and hearing about their experiences, both in and out of the corporate world. The Personal 101 sessions with various employees granted us the opportunity to attain some knowledge of our co-workers and gain some useful information we could apply throughout our co-op.

What was overwhelming?

Overwhelming is an overstatement. Work is work; so I anticipated the learning of unfamiliar information and procedures. However, it has definitely been an adjustment week. The orientation of new systems such as iMIS and 5pm were probably the most difficult tasks we were assigned. Understanding those systems are imperative, for they are essential for a majority of the projects. Ultimately, nothing was too overwhelming in the end and I eagerly await opportunities to apply my newly acquired knowledge to assignments throughout the marketing department.

What went just right?

As I expected when I accepted the job offer from SHM, everything is going over extremely well. From the people to the facilities, SHM is definitely an awesome place to gain experience and grow as a professional. Also, discovering more about hospitalists and learning about how much the company has an impact on enhancing the care patients get in hospitals is rewarding. Having an influence on health care and helping others in need is rare in the area of marketing. And that is why I find the company and co-op position unique to others and absolutely sets itself apart.

Week One

After a fun-filled birthday weekend (NYC and the Casino), I was really sad to see the break come to an end. Monday morning I couldn't help to wonder what would happen when I arrived to SHM. It was like the first day at a new school almost. Will they like me? What If I mess something up?

Arriving at SHM pretty much relieved most of my worries. The schedule was amazing because it let us interact with different individuals and get a grasp of their prior experiences. Each day brings different situations and that's something that definitely keeps the day interesting. Another aspect I really liked is the dress code. I love that it's more casual than the typical co-op position would normally be. Most people are friendly here and that's also a huge relief as well.

I'm very satisfied so far :) . Week 2 should be interesting and I hope that taking over the front desk won't be as intimidating as it's made out to be. Here's to hoping that every week goes by as smoothly as week 1 (with more work of course).

First Week

So far my favorite part of the week has been meeting everyone and getting a chance to know a little bit about the people I’ve met. Quite honestly nothing has been overwhelming the first few days. The only overwhelming part for me would be learning some of the software and trying to memorize everyone’s names. The few co-workers that have been giving the MA’s training over the past few days have made it a very seamless transition into SHM’s working environment. The atmosphere of SHM is something that I never would have guessed coming in as a MA. Starting off the first day I was very surprised by the effort put forth of various employees to get to know me on a personal level within minutes of meeting them. That took a lot of weight off my shoulders for the first day and made me understand how SHM’s employees keep such a laid back atmosphere. The part of the week that has gone just right has been the various personal 101’s. Besides getting to know fellow co-workers, I actually learned a majority of what I know about SHM through the personal 101’s and their output of the company. I also really enjoyed being trained on some of the various software’s and systems by some of the employees in different departments. It was great being able to meet some of the people who I normally wouldn’t get a chance to work with or even get to know. Even our lunch the first day was a great to get a chance to introduce myself and learn about SHM through some of the people who have been in the company for a while and have the knowledge and experience to share with us. Something that really stuck out to me as impressive is the color teams. I think that’s a great way to get to know others and get more involved with the company besides everyone’s daily work routine. As far as the first week I have been very impressed by the people and SHM in general. I look forward to continue working here as I learn more and start to do some real work of my own.

1st post, I guess

None else seemed to have posted anything yet so I guess I'll start.


It has been a very, very event filled week so far and we're only halfway done. I would have to say that the most shocking thing is how laid back this company can be without getting off track. Coming from 2 previous jobs were even leaning back in your chair was considered to be too laid back, it was a refreshing, and extremely welcomed change. It boggles my mind that not many companies are this laid back because it tends to make the work day less stressful and thus more productive. keeping your employees happy always leads to good things.

I would also like to note that sitting at the front desk has to be one of the most intimidating and awkward things I've ever had to do. 90% of outside calls come to the front desk and it feels like you're the captain of the U.S.S. SHM. I don't know, maybe that's just me.

-Jordan, I.T. Analyst

(P.S. I put my name here because I've had this blogger account before SHM and, obviously, triplelambda is not my real name.)

Week One.

My plan for Sunday night was to treat Monday morning like the first day of school— way back in Kindergarten—when I had a “when the sun goes down” bedtime. Whether it was to combat the stress and exhaustion of the previous few days or just to catch up on “beauty sleep” (not that I really need it)—I wanted to look and feel my best for my first day at SHM. But of course, this is reality fourteen years later, and nothing ever goes according to plan. When does it ever? A friend of mine decided to have a birthday party in her suite, and I of course took fashionably late to mean I should get there two hours after it started. I had just wanted to stop in, do the whole wave and walk thing, and get back to my apartment by 8—my amended bed time. Well, after leaving around 8:50, I forgot about my apartment ‘floor meeting’ at 9, which was followed by food and awkward conversation and everything but sleep. I’m gonna estimate that I shut my eyes no sooner than 2 the next morning; who knows when I actually passed out. I wanted to wake up at 7:45, giving myself 45 minutes to get dressed and out the door. Instead, I was subjected to a rather rude awakening at 6:30 when my “full-time fabulous” roommate decided she needed an hour and a half to pick out an outfit for her 8 o’clock class. -___-. So I’m up, and not looking nearly as beautiful as I intended. I flew out the door around 8:30, convinced I was going to be late for a job that starts at 9:30 and can't be more than 30 minutes away, and arrived in the downstairs lobby of 1500 Spring Garden at 8:54, almost 40 minutes early for work. Go me. Can I say that as soon as I set foot into the office, for my first real day here, I could not have been happier. The stress and exhaustion of the night before kind of seemed irrelevant. I knew the staff would be friendly, or at least ‘play nice,’ but I had no idea how laid back and hilarious they all genuinely are. The group is so diverse in character and yet they all operate as a unit, constantly supporting each other. I was nervous about being thrown into a situation where I was the new girl, overwhelmed with responsibility while possessing very little knowledge, but that was just not the case here. I entered my rather spacious ‘cubicle’ to find a schedule on the desk in front of me, detailing every half hour of my day, and it didn’t feel daunting as I had anticipated. In fact, looking around at everyone else, whether knee deep in work or just chatting away with each other, it made me feel really welcome. Now what makes me nervous is the fact that I don’t feel overwhelmed yet. My goal is to stay on top of my responsibilities, to carry them out well, and to finally cut the vicious cycle of procrastination. While it’s only day three, I am loving SHM. The free sushi I got on my first day also didn’t hurt. Talk about delicious.

Welcome!

Hi Everyone!

I hope you all had a busy, fun and educational first week at SHM!

For your first blog post, why don't you talk about what your favorite part of your first week was. What was overwhelming? What went just right?

what I'll miss....

wow I guess this is what I get for posting LAST... everybody stole all the good ideas! hahah. Okay, so things I'll miss:

1. DeeDee saying "GET EXCITEDDD!" (especially when it's invoices week)
2. Ddot and Ashley (the fish)
3. stuffing thousands of invoices.... not
4. Debra and her random adorable gifts
5. having work to do all the time and having the day absolutely FLY by (class never goes that quick)
6. having a schedule. I'm starting to really like having a structured routine everyday
7. my desk. I want to bring my cube home with me... there's so much storage! hahaha I'm such an organizational freak I know.
8. Ddot calling me chicken shit and me calling him Ddot (although I have all intentions of calling him Ddot in University 101 part 2 when I take it with him and I'm sure that's his plan as well)
9. all of our crazyyyyy members and their crazy questions.
10. EVERYONE AND EVERYTHING. Seriously, this has been such an awesome experience and I have gotten so much out of it... 6 months is definitely not enough.

things I will miss

Other than what has been previously said before me, here is what I will miss:

1. Doing real, tangible work as opposed to dumb school assignments
2. Listening to my music for an hour and 15 during Morning Membership (Hi DeeDee!)
3. Random tasks like measuring escalators, writing raps, and making MA videos.
4. Gettin my bread right $$$
5. Fun activities like benefits carnival, mini golf, and multiple baby showers.
6. pretty much anything that involved the consumption of baked goods
7. Secretly enjoying Todd trolling Joan
8. spending the majority of my day on social media sites
9. Achieving a first-name basis with 'John's' staff
10. The fact that my chair spins and has wheels (yes, thats a big deal to me)