summerOTime

  How do you feel the interview went overall?  I feel like when starting the interview I was nervous but after the first question, I became more relaxed. I think that overall the interview went well and it wasn't as daunting as I presumed.  How did you prepare for the interview? To prepare for the interview I looked at some of the resources provided to us and also I went to OT Miri's site where she has an interview tips page. I also read up on my resume to refresh my memory on my experiences and I also did some reflection and had to think about new skills that I have obtained since starting OT school.  OT Miri:  https://www.otmiri.com/faqs-for-your-occupational-therapy-job-interview/ What, if anything, went differently than you expected? It went differently in that I wasn't as nervous as I thought I would be and that the answers to the interview questions came easier than I expected. I believe this is because I have gained some experience now where I feel more confident in

My perspective when I started OT school:  - leadership stems from nurture over nature -  your leadership style is more behind the scenes - know  of at least one leader who has had a positive impact on you - creativity is more important than organization in leadership - an introvert can be an effective leader  -  seeing yourself as a leader is necessary to being a leader For the most part, my perspective on the items of the glyph has not changed. My perspective has changed with "seeing yourself as a leader is necessary to being a leader" because I now believe that people can be leaders without realizing they are leaders. 

    Locus of control is categorized as internal or external locus of control. Having internal locus of control is to believe that one has control over the outcomes of one's life and is driven by his/her own actions. Having external control is to believe that one does not control the outcomes of one's own life and that external forces are the contributing factor for the outcomes of one's life. Locus of control can influence one's thought process as a therapist and as a client. As a client, it beneficial if he/she has an internal locus of control because the client may be more motivated to complete therapy tasks. This is important because a motivated client is more likely to improve in therapy than an unmotivated client.      As a therapist, it is essential that we emphasize internal locus of control so that the client feels as though they have control over their future and that with motivation they can be on their way to independence. It's important as a future OT th