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Finding my creative passions within the theater industry
Since beginning placement, I have unlocked a wealth of knowledge within the arts industry, not just in my home turf of Northern Ireland but also worldwide. My placement with Northern Irish theater company C21 has been a rewarding journey in which I have learnt so many new skills and qualities within myself. I went in…
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All the World’s a Stage…Even in Interviews By Orla Dunne INTRODUCTION My first ever interview scenario happened at the age of 8 when I auditioned for the local production of Oliver. While this was just a quick chat before I wowed them with an off-key version of ‘Consider Yourself’, it was the first time I’d…
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The Art of the Self-Brag
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Ael 3001 Simulated Interviews
Despite completing several simulated and real interviews across my educational background and work life, the simulated interviews conducted within this module offered a singular diversity that made it stand out against the previous experiences; a chance to sit on the interview panel. On the drama pathway for the course, alongside others using the placement as…
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Interviewing the Interviewer
A Self-Reflection of a Group Interview Task, Using Gibb’s Reflective Model “There is a growing interest in the role of writing in learning, and a corresponding interest in finding ways that both teachers and learners can use to incorporate writing more effectively into learning experiences.” (Boud et al, 52) Description Doing well in an interview…
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It’s Hideous! It’s Evil! It’s just an Interview.
Just the thought of an interview makes my heart drop to my stomach, followed by sweaty palms and anxious thoughts… but the actual interview itself? I could simply crumble into a ball of nerves. However, it shouldn’t have to be that way! Rather than creating a scene of total embarrassment or crippling disappointment, interviews can…
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Group Grilling – Simulated Interviews
As part of the latter half of our work-based learning module (AEL3001), we had to complete simulated interviews within groups. My group consisted of Ethan, Annabel, Rachel, Holly, and myself. Being able to practice interview technique and reflect upon my responses along with interviewing my peers and giving them feedback has been constructive and worthwhile.…
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Returning to the depths of placement
Re-entering the classroom after the Christmas holidays was a more daunting experience than I had anticipated. Over two weeks away from school had me in a state of anxiety and self-consciousness. Would I remember what I had learned? Would I remember the students’ names? Would they remember mine? Not only were these questions circling my…
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Simulated Job Interviews Unveiled: A Reflective Perspective
”Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it”. Lou Holtz (2021) Interviews: a daunting experience that everyone has the misfortune of doing at some point in their lives. It’s a small window of time where your heart skips a beat or two while your…
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Challenges in the Classroom!
It’s quite hard to comprehend that I’m back here again to write up my second blog post, as it doesn’t feel that long ago at all that I was uploading the first! But what is even harder to believe is how quickly our final year has absolutely flown by, of course including my time at…