Overall, I felt my interview went well. While I did feel somewhat anxious, I believe I was still able to come up with thoughtful, honest responses. In general, the interview went as expected. However, I was anticipating that I could be asked more specific questions, like what would you do in a given situation, and I was not. In order to prepare for this interview, I reviewed what the company was and what available positions they had. I then brainstormed relevant experiences I had in relation to the positions and facility itself. I also researched common interview questions asked and thought out my responses to those questions. For my next, real-life situation, I would want to take more time looking at common interview questions. I would also like to practice my responses with someone, instead of just thinking of what I would say in my head. In addition to this, I would like to try some strategies to help reduce anxiety prior to the interview. Furthermore, I hope that in the future I will take more time and not rush as much through my responses to questions. Something I learned or noticed when reflecting on my interview is that I tend to reexplain my responses. I’m not sure why I do this for certain, but it could be because of nerves or because I’m not confident that my response was clear. This is another thing I want to be aware of and hopefully reduce in my next, real-life experience. After discussing our individual experiences with several other classmates, I learned that there are many different interview styles. This will be something I keep in mind as I prepare to enter the workforce as a new OT practitioner. Ultimately, I am appreciative of this experience and think it will help me in my future endeavors!
