Assignment Title: Interview Reflection

Type: Individual

Student Name: MD. Nadiruzzaman Sobuz

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Table of Contents
Introduction....................................................................................................................................................3
Preparedness..................................................................................................................................................3
Professionalism..............................................................................................................................................3
Behaviors.......................................................................................................................................................4
Responses.......................................................................................................................................................4
Conclusion.....................................................................................................................................................5
Reference list.................................................................................................................................................6

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 Interview Reflection

Introduction
This interview reflection will analyze my performance in a recent job interview. In this
reflection, the key aspects such as preparation, professionalism, behavior and responses will be
reflected. I will also assess the fields I did well in and where I need to do better. I intend to
improve my interview skills and learn a method for getting my next job.

Preparedness
Preparation is really important when preparing for an interview. In my case, I actually spent an
awful lot of time researching the company and the role I was looking at. I started by going on the
company’s website to learn more about its mission, values, and goals. This helped me understand
better the company culture so I could adjust the way I’d respond to explain how my personal
values match the company values. For example, I was able to emphasize my dedication to
offering quality care in a healthcare environment by the company’s mission to provide
compassionate and holistic patient care.

I also spent time researching the company while also reading the job description. It was essential
to understand the main responsibilities of the role as well as the exact skills needed. I then made
a list of the major job tasks described in the posting (patient care, documentation, working on a
team, etc.). This list helped me to sort out my ideas and to decide what experiences I could tell
about during the interview and demonstrate my relevant qualifications. I also noted the specific
qualifications that the company was looking for, and ensured that my answers reflected that I
have a background in healthcare, as well as recent education and training which made me an
ideal candidate for the position.

Professionalism
First impressions matter so much when it comes to interviewing professionally. To arrive on
time shows respect, as well as that I take the opportunity seriously (King, Young and W.E.
Upjohn Institute For Employment Research, 2019). By arriving early, I had a few moments to

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calm my nerves, think through my answers and be prepared for the interview, which kept me
composed and confident during the interview.

As for how I looked, I tried to dress for the role. I dressed smart casual, putting together
something that was polished but practical, understanding that the healthcare sector values both
professionalism and comfort. My shirt was clean and neatly pressed, and I wore trousers, so I
was presentable during the interview, but comfortable. I also didn’t neglect the other details —
my grooming, for example, I made sure I looked professional — and I was careful to present
myself as someone meticulous. It helped me gain more confidence as I was ready to talk to the
interviewer about an idea that could actually make a difference.

Behaviors
For most of the interview, I ensured that I displayed positive non-verbal communication that
would help me be chosen among all the potential for the job. They include ensuring that I look
straight into the eyes of the interviewer since this makes the interviewer feel that I respect him or
her. I also followed the body language and used a smile and frown or whatever expression
conformed with the ongoing discussion (Martin John Yate, 2012). For instance, whenever I was
describing how I interact with patients, I made sure to make use of emitting signals that are
associated with a smile to clearly convey how passionate I am when it comes to this kind of
profession or how eager I am to be part of the medical field and help as many patients as I can.

My posture was also another area that received much of my attention. To convey that I was
friendly and receptive I ensured that I was not slouching, and my hands were not folded across
my chest. I knew that there is always a channel through which an interviewee is judged based on
his/her body language; thus, I ensured that I adopted an upright and positive attitude while
speaking to the interviewee.

Responses
The questions which were asked during the interview were mostly as expected. I thought that the
answers were very clear and straightforward and I didn’t have problems with coming up with
examples in support of my skill set. That’s why the question that I found quite a bit complicated
was: ‘Tell me about a time when you had a conflict with a patient or a situation that you faced.’
This question called for an example in which I had to describe in detail how was it managed.
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Even though I knew that this type of question was possible, I momentarily could not come up
with the most powerful example. But paused for a while to do so and I was able to tell my
manager about a similar situation in my training I was able to calm down the angry client by
paying close attention and showing empathy.

Another difficult question was when the interviewer asked me to describe how I deal with stress
in a healthcare environment or when working with several patients, or other stressful
circumstances. Say, while knowing the answer personally I could not quite find the right balance
between how to prove that one is ready to handle stress and at the same time not seem overly
self-confident.

In general, I managed to think about my strong points as an applicant, such as my teamwork

skills, passion for patients, and flexibility in pressure conditions (Haroun, 2011). Of course, I
think that the answers were within the range of company values and job descriptions, so I did not
doubt why I was a perfect candidate.

Conclusion
All in all, I think the interview went fine. I was well prepared on what to expect and ensured I
acted professionally and friendly showing the employer why I would be the best person for the
job. However, there were questions to which I did not know the answers or asked questions that
were tough on me as a student. In the future, I will increase practising of the answers to the
familiar questions, elaborate more detailed examples from my practice, and strengthen the
emotional non-reaction to the difficult questions.

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Reference list
Haroun, L. (2011). Career Development for Health Professionals. Saunders.

King, C.T., Young, P. and W.E. Upjohn Institute For Employment Research (2019). Pathways to careers
in health care. Kalamazoo, Michigan: W.E. Upjohn Institute For Employment Research.

Martin John Yate (2012). Job interview. Avon, Mass.: Adams Media.