GD Flashcards
IDEAL WORK ENVIRONMENT
Encourages collaboration and creative thinking, gives the opportunity to come up with new and innovative idea. Even a little bit of challenge is good, always striving to do better than a day before. So definitely having the opportunity to get creative and innovative ultimately allowing for more growth and learning
About GD
Through my own research and my phone interview with Briyanna I have learned that Gerneral Dynamics is a Global aerospace and defense company consisting of four business groups which are aerospace, technologies, marine systems, and combat systems, with ordnance and tactical systems falling under combat systems. The mission for ordnance and tactical systems specifically is to empower the US armed forces and protect the warfighter (or at least this is what stood out to me). The general dynamics ethos are honesty, trust, transparency, and alignment.
ACCOUNTABILITY
entails taking ownership of your own actions and sticking true to the things you said you were going to do; set goals and expectations to hold yourself and those around you accountable - talk about RA and setting expectations
CONNECTION STORY
I was excited when I saw the job listing because my father was in the military for 20 years, and this was a significant part of my life. I knew what general dynamics was through him, and I heard him mention it every now and again. Because of this the work that general dynamics does is very near and dear to me. Additionally, the ethos of honesty, transparency, trust, and alignment not only align with my personal values but also those that i look for in a company and execute myself. These values have been key parts in every role I have taken on
Tell us about yourself
Hi, my name is Emma, I am currently a junior at Rollins college serving as a Resident Assistant on campus. In my RA role I oversee 28 women. Through this role I have honed my skills in community building, conflict resolution, and creating a positive living environment for residents. Additionally, in my previous role as the Vice President of New Member Education for the Delta Zeta chapter at Rollins I have been responsible for planning and executing educational programs and new member events.
During my time at Rollins I have had the opportunity to take on multiple student leader positions and in those I have successfully assisted in recruiting processes, implementing corrective actions, managing databases and ensuring the most up to to date information. I will be graduating in May of 2025 with a bachelor of the arts degree in communications and I have developed a strong foundation in listening, innovative thinking, mentoring, and organizational skills.
Through my leadership positions, I have become very passionate about starting a career in Human Resources, and I am particularly excited about the opportunity to be a part of the team at General Dynamics, especially given your ethos which align very well with my values. I am excited about the opportunity to discuss how my experience aligns with the needs of General Dynamics and I want to thank you for considering my application.
What experience have you had that prepares you to be successful in this position?
I have held multiple positions that correlate with the responsibilities of this HR position. As a resident assistant I am constantly communicating and working with my residents and the residential life office to ensure that my residents are living in the safest and most comfortable environment. In the RA role I complete weekly reports for my supervisor about residents, residence hall, any students of concern, and any incidents. I also address and resolve any issues or concerns that come up in our residence hall community which can be done through house meetings and I have also made sure that my residents know I am available to talk any time one on one if they are not comfortable bringing a problem up in front of other residents. And of course corrective actions are implemented whenever necessary. Another very important part of the RA role is planning monthly community building events for residents to bond (this even allows me to bond with them) . PROGRAM OF THE SEMESTER really goes to show that those programs do make a difference for residents. Use a platform called House Director which allows me to keep the most updated contact information for residents. Lastly, something I have really loved in my RA role is being a part of the recruitment process for future RA’s. This included going to an information session and being on panel to answer any questions, and also conducting interviews for future RAs.
A lot of these responsibilities also correlate with the roles of Vice President of New Member Education. The RA role is a bit more individual, but being on the exec board many of these responsibilities become team based. Recruiting is very important and this is done as a team. We have chapter and executive board meetings every week where we complete reports and share with everyone what we are planning. A big part of being on the executive board is coming up with creative solutions and implementing corrective actions when something goes wrong. Planned lots of events bid day, nm meetings, retreat/goat yoga, big little
QUESTIONS
- What would this internship look like on a day to day basis?
- As an intern who on the team are you typically working with and reporting to?
- How were you able to decide which area of HR you wanted to specialize in?
- After this interview, are there any hesitations you have or any other further concerns or questions I can address for you?
- When can I expect to hear back?
CLOSING
Thank you for taking the time to interview me today, I have really enjoyed the opportunity to learn more about this role and about General Dynamics. I am very excited and thankful for this opportunity with such an amazing company and im confident that i would be a great asset to the team, if there are any questions that you feel are answered, please let me know and I can get get you those answers
Example of an obstacle or challenge
Situation: someone in org did not submit housing application to live on campus
task: working to save her a space in the house
Action: reviewing document with expectation for RO buildings, speaking with my supervisor, and the associate director of housing - all while holding strong communication with the student
result: compromise on having another member hold the room until the student can submit a late housing application, and then she will take this space -
Example of a time you were on a team
Peer mentor
Situation: co and I leading orientation for our 20 mentees
Task: sit with students and watch presentations, but they were upset
Action: have a conversation with mentees
Result: mutual respect, strong relationship, and openness to come forward in the future - convo had long term effects ad there were no issues for the rest of the year
Time you struggled working in a group example
Situation: exec, constantly throwing out ideas, team member would come to me after meetings and say she liked my ideas, needed this to be said in meetings
Task and action: have a conversation with her, motivate her and make her feel comfortable
Result: it ended in having an exec board where everyone contributes not just a few people
Leadership example
Situation: RA - conflict between 2 roommates
Task: foster a harmonious and comfortable living environment
Action: have a conversation with each resident and hear their perspective, with agreement, have conversation all together where I act as the facilitator m- encourage them to come to next event in the house
Result: Both roommates came to a resolution and were able to address their differences. they expressed their appreciation for the help and mediating a conversation. They are now friends and hang out
Setting and achieving goals example
Situation: 2 leadership position and classes to attend
Task: come up with a solution for better time management
Action: try new things such as time blocking and prioritizing tasks
Result: time management is one of my strongest skills
