1. In what ways did you portray professionalism well during Fieldwork 1? In other words, tell me how you were able to present yourself professionally. What did you do well?
Overall, I displayed professionalism during Fieldwork 1 by following the rules and expectations set forth by the organization. For example, I dressed appropriately, worked well with the clients and staff, and showed respect and courtesy for others (i.e., respecting clients’ confidentiality, having integrity, not gossiping, etc.). Moreover, I assert that one of my assets during Fieldwork 1 was my ability to be optimistic, especially when I had a bad day. For instance, despite my mood, I had the ability to display a positive demeanor that likely contributed to a pleasant work environment and that undoubtedly had a favorable impact on clients. In addition, I maintain that I did great a job utilizing constructive criticism, staying on task, actively listening, and helping clients to the best of my ability.
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Thinking of the topics in the video, in what ways did you struggle with professionalism during Fieldwork 1? (Note: “I can’t find anything that I struggled with or needed to improve regarding professionalism in Fieldwork 1” is not an acceptable answer. Do some serious, honest self-reflection.)
One aspect of professionalism that I struggled with during Fieldwork 1 is being a self-starter. That is, I was definitely hesitant to try new things that were beyond my comfort zone. Moreover, I also struggled with getting things done ahead of time. Admittedly, procrastination definitely decreased my productivity and caused me to feel overwhelmed during Fieldwork