Reflection on Professional Self

Reflection on Professional Self

For this first week’s reflection exercise, write a guided journal entry or informal essay reflecting on your personal experiences and your future goals.

To prepare for this journal,

• Watch this video from Scott Desmond, Ted Talks speaker and founder of Live Your Legend career services.
  • How to Find and Do Work You Love | Scott Dinsmore | TEDxGoldenGatePark (2D) (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
• Reflect on the following before writing your journal submission.
  • Scott cites that 80% of us don’t enjoy the work we are doing. Are you part of this 80%? What work are you currently doing and what are you hoping to pursue now that you are completing your education degree? Do your goals and interests align?

Journal

• Answer the following questions posed by Scott in the video:
  • What are your unique strengths? How will you apply these to your future position? (1-2 paragraphs)
  • What do you value most? Will your career match or support these values? How so? (1-2 paragraphs)
  • What are experiences, both positive and negative, that have shaped your choice of career and will influence your work? (1-2 paragraphs)
  • How will you define success? (1 paragraph)

The Interview Assignment:

• Must be 2-3 pages in length (not including title) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
• Must include a separate title page with the following:
  • Title of paper
  • Student’s name
  • Course name and number
  • Instructor’s name
  • Date submitted