Post-Interview Reflection

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  • How do you feel the interview went overall? 
    • Overall, I think the interview went well. I felt prepared and relatively calm throughout the interview. There were times I slipped up on an answer or I would look off to the corner of the room while I thought about an answer. 
  • How did you prepare for the interview?
    • I practiced with a couple of friends going over the 31 most common interview questions and the 11 most difficult interview questions. 
  • What went differently than you expected?
    • I prepared for the basic questions, but she asked me multiple questions I did not prepare for. For example, what is my passion and what are the three things I look for in an employer. 
    • In the past, I have been extremely nervous for interviews, but this one I was able to keep my nerves relatively calm.
  •     What's something you would change if you could go through this process again (or something you'll do differently when you're in a real-life interview situation)?
    • I would wear a jacket over my shirt just in case the employer did not like sleeveless shirts. 
    • I would not fidget with anything in my hands during the interview.
    • I would try to break eye contact when I am thinking of an answer to the question. 
  • What's something you learned during this process that may be helpful to you as you prepare to enter the workforce as an OT practitioner?
    • It is important to prepare for all types of questions so I can go into the interview feeling confident and answer in a poised manner. 
    • This process was VERY helpful in editing my resume and cover letter. My resume is in the best shape it has ever been! 
    • From this experience, I feel more confident and ready to take on the professional world. 


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