{"id":2226,"date":"2024-03-07T21:41:39","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T21:41:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/?p=2226"},"modified":"2024-03-08T11:56:01","modified_gmt":"2024-03-08T11:56:01","slug":"recipes-for-success-job-interview-stew","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/2024\/03\/07\/recipes-for-success-job-interview-stew\/","title":{"rendered":"Recipes for Success- Job Interview Stew"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Job Interview Stew<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"742\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-28-at-11.08.16-742x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2227\" style=\"width:331px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-28-at-11.08.16-742x1024.png 742w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-28-at-11.08.16-217x300.png 217w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-28-at-11.08.16-768x1060.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-28-at-11.08.16.png 826w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 742px) 100vw, 742px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Source: <\/strong>Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Preface:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome back to my blog, where I share my recipes for success based on my experiences undertaking AEL3001 Work-Based Learning. If you are coming here directly from my previous recipe <em><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/2023\/11\/12\/ael3001-work-based-learning-recipes-for-success\/\">Self-Reflection Pie<\/a>,<\/em> welcome back! If you haven\u2019t seen my earlier recipe, why not take a look?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On today\u2019s menu is my brand-new&nbsp;<em>Job Interview Stew<\/em>, a hearty meal curated from my experience at my recent simulated job interview. Pull on your apron and meet me in the kitchen!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>You Will Need;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Borton\u2019s Model of Reflection (1970),&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Desire to learn from past experiences,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time to reflect and check-in with yourself after a daunting experience.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"655\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-28-at-11.15.56-1024x655.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2228\" style=\"width:449px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-28-at-11.15.56-1024x655.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-28-at-11.15.56-300x192.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-28-at-11.15.56-768x492.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-28-at-11.15.56.png 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Source: <\/strong>Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Method:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, this stew is prepared using Terry Borton\u2019s \u201cModel of Reflection\u201d (Qtd in Driscoll). This model is a fantastic approach to any reflective recipe as it aims to \u201chelp each student constantly increase his understanding of his feelings, and expand self-awareness by utilizing the vast intellectual resources available to man\u201d (Qtd in Kean 254), and considering one of the core skill outcomes of my AEL3001 module is to \u201chave the ability and desire to learn for oneself and improve one\u2019s self-awareness and performance\u201d (2), that is precisely what I hope each and every one of you following this recipe achieves.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"648\" height=\"498\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/02\/Bortons-1970-Reflection-Model-Retrieved-from.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2229\" style=\"width:276px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/02\/Bortons-1970-Reflection-Model-Retrieved-from.png 648w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/02\/Bortons-1970-Reflection-Model-Retrieved-from-300x231.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">                 &#8220;Borton&#8217;s Model of Reflection&#8221;                  <strong>Source: <\/strong>Research Gate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>My stew will specifically relate to my simulated interview for the role of Content Creator for Glowing Rooms 3D Mini Golf, so for best results anywhere I incorporate my personal experiences make sure to infuse your unique experiences from a past interview, or a similar event that you would like to reflect on and learn from.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s get cooking!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step One: What?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Borton gets straight to the point when laying out the phases of his reflective model. Step one quite literally asks us \u201cWhat?\u201d. So go ahead, describe exactly what happened that day\u2026&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My simulated job interview took place on Thursday the 8<sup>th<\/sup> of February 2024. I came across the job advertisement on LinkedIn, below is a screengrab of the job profile as it was when I discovered it;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"593\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/02\/IMG_7086-593x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2231\" style=\"width:201px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/02\/IMG_7086-593x1024.jpg 593w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/02\/IMG_7086-174x300.jpg 174w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/02\/IMG_7086-768x1326.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/02\/IMG_7086-890x1536.jpg 890w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/02\/IMG_7086-1186x2048.jpg 1186w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/02\/IMG_7086.jpg 1290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 593px) 100vw, 593px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: Jora via LinkedIn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I spent a couple of days preparing for the interview by scrutinising the job advertisement, paying attention to job requirements and desirable skills. I wrote them down in a list&nbsp;and for each of the key responsibilities listed, I made sure to write down an example of when I had previously gained experience in that area or prepared what my ideas were in the case of questions geared towards the future.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, I decided it was important to do some background research on the workplace itself, to get a better idea of their values and priorities. One of the best analogies I have ever read in relation to the importance of being a good interviewee in practice rather than just on paper wittily compares the hiring process to marriage saying \u201cWould you marry someone who was perfect for you on paper but didn\u2019t make you feel good? Of course, you wouldn\u2019t. You\u2019d be miserable\u201d (Qtd in Rivera 1353). I was preparing myself to be the best bride they ever considered&#8230; well, not literally but you get the sentiment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-28-at-11.45.10-1024x578.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2232\" style=\"width:477px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-28-at-11.45.10-1024x578.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-28-at-11.45.10-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-28-at-11.45.10-768x434.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-28-at-11.45.10-1536x867.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-28-at-11.45.10.png 1690w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Source: <\/strong>Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After spending a while exploring their website and social media accounts, I had learned a lot more about the values and mission of the company, and discovered their funky neon vibe!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-28-at-11.49.23-1024x352.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-28-at-11.49.23-1024x352.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-28-at-11.49.23-300x103.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-28-at-11.49.23-768x264.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-28-at-11.49.23-1536x528.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/02\/Screenshot-2024-02-28-at-11.49.23-2048x704.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Source: <\/strong>Screenshot of https:\/\/www.glowingrooms.com.au\/ website<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On the morning of the interview, I made sure to set aside plenty of time to get dressed and ready. I had my clothes laid out the night before as I had learned in class a couple of weeks ago to always dress sophisticatedly for a job interview, so I retired my favourite leggings and hoodie for the day and made an effort with my professional outfit, neat makeup and styled hair.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I walked to campus and located the building and room for my interview. When it was my turn to be interviewed, I made my way to the table and shook hands with my interviewers before sitting down facing them (perhaps a slightly sweaty handshake that is- so if any of my interviewing classmates are reading this blogpost, please accept my humble apology for that).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"589\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-07-at-20.38.07-1024x589.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3012\" style=\"width:417px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-07-at-20.38.07-1024x589.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-07-at-20.38.07-300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-07-at-20.38.07-768x442.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-07-at-20.38.07.png 1216w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Source: <\/strong>Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For the next ten minutes or so, the panel of three classmates took turns asking me questions. I&#8217;ll be honest; I don\u2019t actually remember many of the questions I was asked, but I can recall&nbsp;one regarding overcoming a creative barrier in which I replied with an anecdote about the struggles I faced in producing my podcast <em>Worth the Weight <\/em>last year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before I knew it the time was up, and my peers thanked me. I had to give them some space to discuss their thoughts and write up my feedback sheet. I took a seat in another room and picked up my feedback sheet about 10 minutes later. I&nbsp;went home, changed into comfortable clothes and made myself a well-deserved cup of tea to enjoy as I read over my feedback&nbsp;comments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, the process of undergoing a job interview is a lot more than just showing up at a certain place at a certain time in a nice blouse, so remember to take all the external factors discussed here into account when you have a job interview on the horizon!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step Two: So What?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>See, I told you Borton tends to get straight to the point. He may be a man of few words, but he certainly has the right ones to use when it comes to exercising reflection. Here&nbsp;we should start analysing and evaluating the implications of every action and outcome set out in step one. For every action taken, and every reaction received, ask yourself to consider their wider significance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Frank Herbert once said; \u201cOne learns from books and example only that certain things can be done. Actual learning requires that you do those things.\u201d (Qtd in Cloke). This is why I believe my simulated interview was one of the most advantageous aspects of my work experience module so far. This&nbsp;far in my life I haven\u2019t really had the opportunity to interview for anything, so this was a whole new experience for me. Let\u2019s put it to the test- what did I learn from engaging in this simulated job interview?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"542\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-07-at-20.58.34-1024x542.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3014\" style=\"width:535px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-07-at-20.58.34-1024x542.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-07-at-20.58.34-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-07-at-20.58.34-768x406.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-07-at-20.58.34.png 1388w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Source: <\/strong>Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>My feedback sheet is very useful here. That\u2019s why I would recommend always asking your interviewer for some feedback whether you\u2019ve been successful or not. Feedback from an employer is like gold dust to the forward-thinking individual.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Poulos and Mahony highlight the impact of \u201cstudent perceptions of the provider\u201d (153) when it comes to feedback, so it\u2019s important to point out that the interview was conducted and evaluated by classmates, rather than an authentic employer from a workplace so perhaps my subconscious is reminding me of that fact when accepting my feedback. Regardless, it was an invaluable experience, and that one little sheet of writing has taught me an awful lot about myself that I would not have been able to find out on my own.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Something my classmates raised on my feedback form was to \u201cbe careful not to repeat yourself\u201d (excuse me for a moment whilst I go back and read over this blog so far to be sure I haven\u2019t been repetitive). This was useful to me because, as I said before, I could barely remember the details of anything I spoke about in the interview as it was such a blurry rush of adrenaline. I now realise that amidst my answers I must have repeated ideas or anecdotes, which is something I tend to do. Now that it has been highlighted to me, I can take the matter into my own hands and improve it. One of the ways I am going to do so is to make sure to take deep breaths and slow down the pace at which I speak in future interviews. Now I realise the benefit of slowing down and taking some more time to mentally think through answers. This alone is sure to transform my self-conduct and success in future interviews. Evidently, I have work to do on accomplishing the outcome set out in the handbook of this module which relates to \u201cimprov[ing] confidence in communicating work-related skills\u201d (1). The lesson here? It\u2019s ok to be nervous, but it is also ok to take some time to connect with yourself in stressful situations.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"910\" height=\"734\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-07-at-21.15.27.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3020\" style=\"width:332px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-07-at-21.15.27.png 910w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-07-at-21.15.27-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-07-at-21.15.27-768x619.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 910px) 100vw, 910px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Source: <\/strong>Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A positive aspect of my feedback highlighted my suitability for the role. It was validating to think that the skills I developed in my personal life and at university have made me a suitable candidate for a job that interests me so much. A lot of this experience came from my work experience, which confirms to me that I have achieved yet another goal of AEL3001, which specifies students should be able to \u201creflect on their learning from the placement\u201d (1). This made me realise just how useful my engagement in work placement and my work on university assignments have been in shaping me into a creative professional. If I did not have either of these experiences to refer to, I would have had very little to say in the interview and my feedback probably would not have been so positive. So, I have undoubtedly learned the value of learning through doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step Three: Now What?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best things about this recipe is how little steps it entails. Which, in turn, makes it the ideal meal for a busy student like me. Whether you\u2019re in a hurry or not, we\u2019re on step three of three in Borton\u2019s Model of Reflection and will be reaping what we\u2019ve sown very soon.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here we are going to ask the question, \u2018now what?\u2019. This is your chance to consider what you are going to do next, given the experience that you have just had. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned above, since this interview was conducted by my classmates, I have decided that one of the most beneficial things I could do for myself now would be to schedule an interview with a real prospective employer as soon after graduation as possible. That is why I have actively been searching the internet for graduate jobs in my field of study, something which I would have held off on for months (if not years) if I hadn\u2019t learned the unparalleled value of doing a job interview.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, I&nbsp;intend on being an even better version of myself at every single interview I attend. I will take the feedback from this interview to my next interview, and there I will look for feedback to reflect on and carry through to the one after that- in a constant cycle of self-improvement until I find myself in the perfect role. As Narendra Modi says;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>&nbsp;\u201cLearning from experience and learning from education, both are important. Your education &amp; values decide how you learn from your experiences\u201d<\/p><cite>-Narendra Modi&nbsp;<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This experience has inspired me to practice self-reflection in everything that I do in my personal and professional life, and to recognise the value of constructive criticism rather than letting it offend you and set you back from progressing towards your goals. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By now I imagine your kitchen is filled with the sweet aromas of personal growth, contemplation and hopefully plenty of positivity. Garnish your job interview stew with a pinch of thyme, to remind yourself that growth is a journey, and journeys take <strong>time<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"637\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-07-at-21.31.31-1024x637.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3024\" style=\"width:511px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-07-at-21.31.31-1024x637.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-07-at-21.31.31-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-07-at-21.31.31-768x478.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/30\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-07-at-21.31.31.png 1354w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Source: <\/strong>Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tuck in and enjoy! Thank you for following yet another recipe in my self-reflection series.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Works Cited (MLA)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cloke, Harry. \u201c70 Powerful Quotes about Learning to Inspire You!\u201d, <em>Growth Engineering, <\/em>28 Jul. 2022, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.growthengineering.co.uk\/70-quotes-about-learning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.growthengineering.co.uk\/70-quotes-about-learning\/<\/a> , Date Accessed: 28 Feb. 2024.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Driscoll, John.<em> Practicing Clinical Supervision: A Reflective Approach for Healthcare Professionals, <\/em>2<sup>nd<\/sup> edition,<em> Bailliere, Tindall &amp; Cox, <\/em>Edinburgh, United Kingdom, <em>&nbsp;<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dumlao, Andy. \u201cCooked Food on White Ceramic Bowl\u201d, <em>Unsplash, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/cooked-food-on-white-ceramic-bowl-8Scd_34vdsw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/cooked-food-on-white-ceramic-bowl-8Scd_34vdsw<\/a>, Date Accessed: 28 Feb. 2024.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ellwood, Stephen. \u201cBorton&#8217;s (1970) Reflection Model\u201d, <em>ResearchGate, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/figure\/Bortons-1970-Reflection-Model-Retrieved-from_fig17_329573841\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/figure\/Bortons-1970-Reflection-Model-Retrieved-from_fig17_329573841<\/a> , Date Accessed: 28 Feb. 2024.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Engelhardt, Christine. \u201cA Book Life\u201d, <em>Pixabay, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.pixabay.com\/photo\/2019\/06\/27\/19\/25\/book-4302990_1280.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/cdn.pixabay.com\/photo\/2019\/06\/27\/19\/25\/book-4302990_1280.jpg<\/a> , Date Accessed: 07 Mar. 2024. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fabregas, Hansuan. \u201cStew Beef\u201d, <em>Pixabay, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.pixabay.com\/photo\/2022\/10\/30\/05\/18\/stew-7556613_1280.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/cdn.pixabay.com\/photo\/2022\/10\/30\/05\/18\/stew-7556613_1280.jpg<\/a> , Date Accessed: 07 Mar. 2024. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kean, John M. \u201cProfessional Book Reviews\u201d, <em>Elementary English, <\/em>vol. 49, no. 2, JSTOR, Feb. 1972. pp. 254\u201357<em> <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jstor.org\/stable\/41387078\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">http:\/\/www.jstor.org\/stable\/41387078<\/a>. Date of Access: 27 Feb. 2024.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Millar, Sandy. \u201cGold Wedding Band on White Textile\u201d, <em>Unsplash, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/gold-wedding-band-on-white-textile-8vaQKYnawHw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/gold-wedding-band-on-white-textile-8vaQKYnawHw<\/a> , Date Accessed: 28 Feb. 2024.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Port, Kathleen. \u201cStreet Art Breathe\u201d, <em>Pixabay, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.pixabay.com\/photo\/2017\/09\/06\/06\/09\/street-art-2720456_1280.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/cdn.pixabay.com\/photo\/2017\/09\/06\/06\/09\/street-art-2720456_1280.jpg<\/a> <em>, <\/em>Date Accessed: 07 Mar. 2024. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Poulos, Ann &amp; Mary Jane Mahony. \u201cEffectiveness of Feedback: The Student\u2019s Perspective\u201d, <em>Assessment &amp; Evaluation in Higher Education, <\/em>vol. 33, no.2, University of Sydney, Australia, Apr. 2008. pp. 143-154.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Radosavljevic, Adam. \u201cHandshake Cooperation\u201d, <em>Pixabay, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.pixabay.com\/photo\/2018\/04\/07\/13\/13\/handshake-3298455_1280.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/cdn.pixabay.com\/photo\/2018\/04\/07\/13\/13\/handshake-3298455_1280.jpg<\/a> , Date Accessed: 07 Mar. 2024.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rivera, Lauren A. \u201cGo with Your Gut: Emotion and Evaluation in Job Interviews\u201d, <em>American Journal of Sociology, <\/em>vol. 20, issue 5, University of Chicago, USA, March 2015. pp. 1295-1594.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Smith, Katie. \u201cAvocadoes, Tomatoes, Eggs, Mushrooms, Spring Onions, and Leaves\u201d, <em>Unsplash, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/avocado-tomatoes-eggs-mushrooms-spring-onions-and-leaves-uQs1802D0CQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/avocado-tomatoes-eggs-mushrooms-spring-onions-and-leaves-uQs1802D0CQ<\/a> , Date Accessed: 28 Feb. 2024.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Job Interview Stew Preface:&nbsp; Welcome back to my blog, where I share my recipes for success based on my experiences undertaking AEL3001 Work-Based Learning. If you are coming here directly from my previous recipe Self-Reflection Pie, welcome back! If you haven\u2019t seen my earlier recipe, why not take a look?&nbsp;&nbsp; On today\u2019s menu is my [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1423,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2226","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorised"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2226","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1423"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2226"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2226\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3116,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2226\/revisions\/3116"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2226"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2226"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/ael3001-23\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2226"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}