I was deeply involved in coordinating a critical alumni professional development symposium a huge commitment that demanded round-the clock logistics, speaker management, and networking when the deadline for my mandatory industry certification exam hit. Trying to pull a few all-nighters to study dense regulations would have guaranteed I messed up the event's schedule and my reputation within the association. Given the visibility and high priority of the symposium, I decided the greater responsibility was to the success of the event, which is why, in a moment of extreme professional pressure, I realized, "I need someone to take my exam" so I could fulfill my commitment to the association without losing my required professional license.
I was deeply involved in coordinating a critical alumni professional development symposium a huge commitment that demanded round-the clock logistics, speaker management, and networking when the deadline for my mandatory industry certification exam hit. Trying to pull a few all-nighters to study dense regulations would have guaranteed I messed up the event's schedule and my reputation within the association. Given the visibility and high priority of the symposium, I decided the greater responsibility was to the success of the event, which is why, in a moment of extreme professional pressure, I realized, "I need someone to take my exam" so I could fulfill my commitment to the association without losing my required professional license.