What I Did Today

Today I worked on posting job listings to the Computer Technology Program (CTP) website. I really enjoy searching for jobs to share because it gives participants, including myself, another helpful resource for finding employment opportunities. I also met with Carrie to look into a popular educational technology communication app and explore how it might be useful. In addition, I continued working on the Business Outreach project, which is going well. Through this project, I’ve discovered how much I enjoy researching and learning new information. Overall, I’m really enjoying my internship with CTP and the variety of work I get to be involved in each day.

Job Listings – 2/27/26

In-Person: Customer Service Rep F/T – Hybrid Work

Company: Timbuk2

Location: San Francisco, CA

Pay: $19.89 – $27.85 an hour

Timbuk2 – Customer Service Rep

In this role, the candidate will act as a customer advocate and brand ambassador, creating positive experiences while serving as a liaison between customers and internal cross-functional teams. They have a comprehensive benefit package.

Job Listing 2/27/26

In-Person Front Desk Receptionist F/T

Company: HRH Real Estate Services

Location: San Rafael, CA

Pay: $25 – $35 an hour

https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=office+assistant&l=Marin+County%2C+CA&from=searchOnHP%2CsearchSuggestions%2CwhatautocompleteSourceSimba%2Cwhereautocomplete&vjk=3b633c45ccd47d26

They are looking for an Administrative Assistant with strong multitasking skills. The candidate must communicate effectively and maintain an upbeat attitude to support day-to-day operations. You will be answering phone calls and scheduling meetings. They want a candidate comfortable in G Suite, including Google Docs, Google Drive, Google Sheets, Gmail, and Google Calendar. They offer a comprehensive benefit package.

Job Listing 2/27/26

In-Person Entry-level IT Sales Support F/T

Company: GC Micro

Location: Petaluma, CA 

Pay: $23 an hour 

GC Micro – Entry Level IT Sales Support

Looking for a savvy individual with a passion for sales. Kickstart your career in the dynamic world of IT sales. You will be supporting IT sales and computer product solutions for business and government customers. You will help prepare quotes, research products, and communicate with customers and suppliers. They are looking for people with good communication skills who are organized and willing to learn. Requires basic computer knowledge and some customer service or sales experience. They have a comprehensive benefit package.

What I’ve Done So Far This Week

This week, we did the independent challenge– I found it doable. We set up our MicroSIP phone system and practiced with each other calling, transferring, etc. We worked on phone scripts for real practice. I found the straightforward ones easy, but the angry customer ones were a bit more challenging. It was a great learning opportunity to see when it’s appropriate to bend the rules, and when to escalate it to a manager. We did Mock interviews on Wednesday, and I received positive feedback from both people. Last time, I was reading a script during the interview, which I found out looked unprofessional. So on Wednesday, I practiced going “off script”, and I found that the more human attitude/connection made both the interviewer, and myself, feel more comfortable.

Reflecting on the week…

This was my final week of the CTP Core training, it dawned on me that after this, I begin searching for a job. Three months ago, I would have said there is no way I can start looking for a job, I don’t have the technical skills, and I am horrible at Resumes. After Core training, I can no longer say that. I am confident, capable, and now I will say there is No Way that I can wait any longer to start looking for a job.