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Mock Job Interview

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 Overall, I feel like the mock job interview with Dr. Likens went well. She gave constructive criticism that I made note of and will for sure hold on to for the future. In order to prepare for this interview, I looked over the resources provided for the session. I went through the lists of interview questions and had an answer prepared for almost all of them. I also had different members in my family call them out to me randomly. Although I did take some time in advance for this assignment, I was taken off guard with the question, "What are some benefits you are looking for to go along with this position?". I did not know how to respond to this question at all and in all honesty, I do not remember my exact response, but I do not think it was an appropriate answer. I definitely wish I would have considered that question and had a response prepared. I will remember that question in the future and always be ready for it.  Moving forward in other interviews, I will specify my ans
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A Glyph on Leadership

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Throughout my education and this program my thoughts on what it takes to be an effective leader have evolved and changed. You do not have to be some top gun in the spotlight to be a leader that changes lives. Many people who have the greatest influence on others do not even see themself as a leader. Glyph Key for Drawing A Self-Portrait of a Leader Face Shape: If you believe that leadership is an inborn trait, draw a triangle-shaped head.  If you think that leadership stems from nurture over nature, draw a square-shaped head. Eyes: If you think the vast majority of OTs are leaders, make big circles for the eyes.  If you think there is a fairly equal mixture of leaders and non-leaders in the field of OT, draw small circles for the eyes.  Fill in the pupils.  Add glasses if you feel that you have had more experience in leadership roles than most other people your age at this point in life. Eyelashes: Draw one eyelash on each of the eyes for each of the five themes yo
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