Personal reflection and evaluation of work placement

Personal Reflection and Evaluation

Understand the process of self-reflection. This is the act of thinking about your own experiences and the impact they have had on you.
Recognise the benefit of reflection. It enables assessments of your personal strengths and areas that may need development.
Comprehend the value of constructive feedback & how to both give and receive it. It is essential not only for personal growth, but also for nurturing effective working relationships.

Critical Evaluation

Understand the importance of critical evaluation in identifying both successes and areas for improvement.
Recognise that evaluation is not only about identifying what you did well, but also opportunities for future learning and improvements.
Learn how to assess the value of your contributions to a task, project, or team.
Understand the importance of measuring your improvements over time in order to identify and understand trends in your professional development.

Setting Future Goals

Be familiar with the process of setting future goals. This should be based on your reflection and evaluation findings.
Deduce the benefits of prioritising goals. Not all are achievable at the same time or have the same level of importance.
Comprehend the nature of S.M.A.R.T goals (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-bound) and how to apply them in a work experience context.
Understand the importance of using personal evaluations to inform ongoing personal development plans.

Creating a structured personal reflection and evaluation process is an effective technique to assess and learn from your work experience. Recognition of success and constructive criticism of failures strengthens future performance. Regular self-assessment and goal setting are key factors towards becoming a competent and successful professional.