Field Placement Analysis

Birkenmaier & Berg-Weger (2000) explain that previous work experience and prior expectations may not prepare individuals for the field placement setting (p.87). This can be due to working in other areas, where different skills apply, not working for the government or organizations that are legally mandated. Without having experience working in government before, I had to establish standards, and understand the context that I am working in and a working style that I would have to adhere to. It is important to note that the working style can have implications for me throughout the duration of my placement (Birkenmair & Berg-Weger, 2000, p.88). Furthermore, having mandated areas of work provided guidance and emphasized the importance of the work