To prepare
for this mock interview, I read through a few common OT-related interview
questions and thought through my answers. I was originally planning to type out
my answers, but I decided instead to only list bullet points to reflect on so
that I did not come across as too scripted/rehearsed. I recently interviewed for a
level II fieldwork rotation at St. Jude, and I went more in depth to prepare
for that than I did for this interview in particular. Because of this, I felt
like I had a good foundation going into this interview. Overall, I felt like
the interview went well. I was able to answer all the questions without too
much hesitation, and I felt like I answered them sufficiently, although I could
have gone more in depth in some answers. Something that went differently than I
expected was that I talked faster than I normally do. I learned that it is okay
to take a pause and think through my answer before speaking in order to provide
a more in-depth and full answer. This is something that I will remember when
going into a real-life interview. Taking a moment to ensure that you answer the question fully is more important than being quick to respond with a vague or short answer. While this might be difficult to remember in the moment, being in the moment it is an important skill to practice and improve upon, not only for interviews but also for everyday life.
In his TED talk, Michael Nesmith explains, via a translator, why we need universal design. The term "universal design" was coined by Ron Mace, and is defined as "the design of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design." Clearly, as a man with hearing issues, Michael has a unique perspective on the topic of universal design. A helpful illustration given during his talk has to do with a doorknob. Maybe you haven't ever given doorknobs much thought (I sure hadn't before this TED talk), but that's usually how it goes for people who have no issues using a one on a daily basis. What about people using wheelchairs, or a mother pushing a stroller? Doorknobs become a bigger issue to those who do not have complete accessibility to them. However, a simple solution was created to fix this issue: the automatic sliding door. Michael explains, "This is such a univer...
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