For the career section of the blog posts, I decided to attend a STARR career workshop. I chose “Small Talk Part II: It’s a BIG deal!” under the direction of Ms. Adia Tucker. I enjoyed the workshop and thought it was useful in addressing something many of us overlook or fail to take seriously. Small talk is a part of our everyday lives and assists in forming/receiving an appropriate and crucial first impression (depending on who we’re talking to). I believed I could easily do it, however, a few minutes in I realized I didn’t. The workshop was a series of activities where participants would act as representatives, recruiters, potential employers and employees, co-workers and/or complete strangers and engage in conversation to practice their small talk skills. I enjoyed these activities and learned new ways of introducing myself or striking up a conversation with someone I wouldn’t be too familiar with. I’m happy I chose this workshop because it has shown me how my small talk/sociable skills need some sharpening and has laid down the basics of achieving just that. I look to improve on this tiny but important skill, especially with the help of the STARR Career Development Center, and better the impression I give off throughout my college career, professional career and day-to-day life.