Few jobs do you have to worry if you're going to make it back home to see your family one more time before you go back out again the next morning. Law enforcement officer is one of those careers. It takes courage, honor, hard work, and dedication to become one of these men and women in uniform. In order to become a police officer, I need to improve my PSAT score and improve the habits from self-help book 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey.
My career goal is to become a law enforcement officer. This human services field would be a excellent fit for me because of my protective nature and my never ending desire for justice. Though this career is filled with sacrifice and sheer boredom, it is also one full of duty and comradery. To become a police officer, it is mandatory in all departments that you receive a diploma and graduate from the police academy; however, some departments may require further training such as an associate's or bachelor's degree in a related field. North Central Michigan College is a great affordable option to obtain an associates degree in criminal justice.
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My strengths, to begin, are words in context and writing and language. In contrast, command of evidence and standard english conventions are my weaknesses. I will improve my PSAT score by working on my understanding of complex text, improve my drafting and revising, and improved understanding of radical numbers. I'm going to do this so that I can get to my goal easier.
The last step in my self-improvement quest is the habits given in the book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens. This book guides teens to live happier and more successful lives. The book starts with your Personal Bank Account (PBA) which is all about improving yourself through 3 habits. The second half of the habits are in your Relationship Bank Account(RBA) which is all about improving your relationships with