CTP Skill Center

Started the day by clocking in with Homebase. Then it was time to set up VOIP.ms, which I have to use since I am using a Mac, and I can only use the app on my iPhone, and mine was not working at all, which is a bummer. After that, it was Independent Challenge time, for which I did the first part and the second part and didn’t finish the third part. I felt today was relaxing and mostly independent challenges for the rest of the class time, which made the time go by faster. I am ready to end the day by doing my “What did I do today” post and then clock out of Homebase.

After I submitted my Percipio Skillsoft (on PMBOK 8, the newest documentation for Project Management Professionals), I logged into Homebase and started typing. Today we were in a combined session with CTT and also crossed paths with PRO graduates who moved up to SJS. For the first little bit of class after typing practice, we experimented with MicroSIP. I made a few calls and tried to transfer a call (which I completed successfully) and tried to make a conference call (which I failed somewhat miserably).

For the rest of class, we had to work on an Independent Challenge, which covered formatting basics on Google Docs and another hourly income-related spreadsheet. The Google Sheets was the hardest part of the challenge, getting the formatting to match exactly. Especially after adding the borders to the cells universally, I could not figure out how to remove some of the horizontal borders to match the example spreadsheet. Nevertheless, working on the Sum and other arithmetic functions was pretty straightforward and I feel confident I was able to complete most, if not all of the questions.

Today I did another Docs and Sheets “Independent Challenge.” I was able to do everything without any problems. It was some good formula practice for me.

8.24.2026

Today we installed Microslip on our personal computer and had some practice with talking on it. We also did the independent challenges, which were fun and interesting. It got me to work on how to follow instructions on Google Docs and Google Sheets. Also, I think I need more outside practice with Google Sheets and formulas in particular. Overall it was a good challenge.

Today we set up the microsip phones. Mine had some issues with the volume. So I figured out a way to fix it which was super cool. We also did the independent tests today which were good I’ve done them before so they were not too bad.

First, we did our fifteen minutes of typing. My skills have improved both in speed and accuracy. I should do more typing on my own to try to get even faster. Then we went over MicroSip and got the new guys set up. The ones that were left in class practiced calling each other, transferring, and conference calling. That was kinda fun because it was literally the telephone game. Finally, we did our independent challenge, and for some reason I zipped through, so I did my Precipio.

Independent Challenge V2 happened today, and it was a blast (per usual)! Before jumping into the project, it was nice to check in with Elizabeth, Alex, and Sam on the function of our “phones” to call, conference call, and transfer calls with each other. We as a team learned that we could only have three people in a conference call or it would automatically end one person’s call in the group. All good, just a wonderful lesson learned!

In the independent challenge I was proud, especially at the Google Sheets portion because I actually remembered the names of the functions I needed to use. It helped to make the task easier for me to not stress over finding and remembering how to locate and use functions. My goal is to dig deeper into my sheets knowledge and learn a bit more about what is available and memorizing key codes for certain areas (i.e. CTR+B for bold, CTR + I for Italicize, even using the paint tool and other items for swiftness).

August 24, 2026: Today, I got my MicroSIP set up and completed an Individual Challenge that took place in Google Docs and Google Sheets. Within that challenge, I managed to find out how to merge cells and adjust multiple columns to each the same size!

This week was a Mock Interview Heavy week at BerkMart/CTP. I think I was on-time most, if not all of the time. Since we covered What I did this week on Wednesday, I will mostly write about how Mock Interviews went and our Employment Services time with Carrie today.

I had a really good first interview yesterday, where I was able to draw from my experience and relate to the interviewer more directly. The answers I gave were concise and when I didn’t directly use the STAR method, she reminded me during my feedback time how to answer some of the questions and improve my chances of landing a job.

The second interview was tougher, normally from what I experience on 2x Interview days. It seemed as though we ran out of time to get complete feedback. As well, I felt to a large degree that I was repeating myself or the plan for the narrative didn’t go the way I wanted.

Today in ES we watched Devin’s video on Job Search websites, followed by searching some of the websites for our job search ourselves. I also did an exercise where we updated a bad, phony resume. I learned a few things on how to improve my resume (finally!) and will be taking it to the Bank. I also did some individual interview practice with Antonio from ES.

I absolutely loved class today (and this week)! Working on resume editing opened my eyes to the possibilities and references to information I did not know at all. Elizabeth made amazing suggestions giving me knowledge I didn’t even realize was possible, THANK YOU!!! Checking in on interview questions really aided my responses. Pranay was a wonderful teammate who aided me in being concise in my responses. Thank you team!!!