Video Interview Reflection

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My second video interview has shown me a significant amount of strengths that I have learned in class, while realizing that I still have room for improvement. After doing the final interview in SW 220 I realized that, if I continue to listen to myself on video, I can become efficient within the interviewing role. While Shania and I have a great understanding about the NASW code of ethics, I felt that she was able to relate to her personal experiences more than I could. I enjoyed listening to how she perceived the code of ethics because of the encounters that she faced while being a CNA for three years and her role in the USRH on campus. By comparing this interview to the first one, I was able to see how I interact with an individual that shares …show more content…

I tried to use a confident voice while asking questions and explaining my views on the NASW code of ethics. When I responded I spoke loud and clear, although I paused a few times when I lost my thought process. I made eye contact when appropriate, the only time I looked away was when I had to look at my notes. I used a conversational tone when explaining my view, although there were times when I talked quietly, and that’s when I wasn’t as confident about my answer. In the first interview I realized that I talked fast when responding so I slowed down my rate of speech. I never paid attention to my body posture during the first interview, so I slightly leaned forward to show that I was interested. While discussing a topic using your hands can be distracting, but sense I’m a hand talker it is hard to break that habit. I used my hands less in this interview, and I think with practice I will eliminate this overtime. At times I felt that I didn’t understand what she was saying although I was on the same page, so to show her that I understood I nodded my head. By nodding your head, it shows that you are involved with what their saying and it helps to guide them knowing that you’re both on the same …show more content…

In our interview I said, “Hi my name is Seth Janisch, and we’re going to be discussing the NASW code of ethics, and how to use them in our professional career.” When Shania wasn’t sure about a specific topic she used the skill gaining further standing by asking an open ended question. This happened several times throughout the interview such as when I was discussing that I have lost some friends because of their beliefs. Shania responded with, “When did you realize you had to step away from your friends?” Lastly, during the end interviewers often identify that the meeting is about to end although we ended ours because we didn’t want to go over 15 minutes. I ended the meeting by saying, “Do you have any other questions or comments about the NASW code of ethics?” Then concluded the interview by saying thank

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