Category: Work Experience

One reason of paramount significance as to why I would like to do this work experience is because it would allow me to gain an awareness of the physical, emotional and organisational demands of a medical career, as well as a realistic insight into the working lives of healthcare professionals. In particular, this placement would enable me to further develop my appreciation for the reality of studying medicine and then practising as a doctor. I would be able to observe the challenges staff face in a hospital, and how they use their hard and soft skills to overcome them.

As such a large setting and with numerous patients constantly being admitted, it is well-known that hospitals are very busy and often under a lot of pressure, and yet still the NHS manages to deliver quality healthcare to a very high standard. As a result, this work experience would allow me to see and learn how members of a multidisciplinary team are able to work together in various situations and interact with one another. I am keen to see the effects of their collaborative efforts.

Furthermore, I believe that this work experience would be an opportunity for me to enhance my own communication skills by talking to members of staff and patients; this would allow me to gain an understanding from different yet realistic perspectives. This work experience would also expose me to the diverse culture within a hospital environment, helping me to understand the role the NHS plays in helping anyone in the community – regardless of their background. Having heard about the importance of a good bedside manner in a lecture I attended, I would love to see how this is practiced in a healthcare setting.

This work experience would give me an insight into the dynamic of a doctor-patient relationship and how even in a large hospital, a doctor still talks to patients on a personal level and such a high level of trust is maintained. It is also possible that this work experience would grant me the opportunity to see doctors facing ethical dilemmas and hence I am keen to see how the NHS constitutional values are implemented in the hospital workplace. This placement would also allow me to reflect on any moral and ethical implications that could arise from decisions made. Another fundamental reason as to why I am so keen to undertake this work experience is because I would then be able to draw parallels and make comparisons between this work experience and a previous work experience I completed in a General Practice.

I would be able to see how different or similar paths within Medicine are. In conclusion, I am certain this work experience would be very valuable and beneficial to me, and would be something I could learn a lot from. This medical work experience would allow me to reflect on my own goals and objectives. Upon completion of my A-levels, I hope to carry out more voluntary work both in the UK and in a developing country to help those who are less advantaged. In the future I hope to graduate from university with a degree in Medicine and to become a practicing doctor for the NHS.

Learning in most institutions incorporates both knowledge acquisition and putting skills into practice. My work placement was a full-time experience in different organizations, which was an incredible value opportunity. It offered me a chance to explore the universe of work and enjoy its beauty. The skills learned throughout the work placement are useful tools that I apply in running my daily errands. Precisely, I acquired the best communication, self-confidence, working up to deadlines, determination, and teamwork skills.

Communication is a crucial factor any person ought to have to pass an intended message effectively. To be sincere, I had a problem communicating. Speaking before people, be it a small or large congregation, was a challenge. One of the goals I set prior to my placement was to reduce my anxiety when talking to large crowds more so, strangers. The experience I gained out of the work placement has contributed significantly to my communication skills. It has helped me a lot while working, and I am confident it will impact my future career. I engaged in public speaking during different occasion as a worker during my work experience. It helped boost my speaking and confidence skills. Furthermore, occasionally, we could engage in different interviews as the employees within the organization. It helped in removing anxiety and staying focused to what was required of me at the moment. Besides, it boosted my self-confidence since I can speak, selflessly, and without feeling uneasy.

Furthermore, I learned that prioritization and reducing faffing are essentials in completing tasks. Initially, I sucked at finishing tasks on time. I was a procrastinator who could easily give up on challenging tasks. Therefore, the more I practiced is the reason I am now a time-conscious person. Ignoring things is not always okay since we are accountable for our actions. My work experience gave me the will-power and determination to persevere in order to succeed. Determination is a key factor for a young individual, more so a fresh graduate. Throughout the work experience, I gained not only determination but also the patience with people and tasks. I am thankful to my work experience since, it helped me a lot since now I can work effectively and deliver quality services irrespective of the weight it carries. Finally, I acquired teamwork competencies while working in groups of students. It taught me how to work in a team while interacting with people from diverse backgrounds. Teamwork enhances receipt of different ideas to strengthen the idea that would be presented by a single person. Working in teams ensures that errors in the workplace are minimized since it allows for consultation. Furthermore, working as a team is crucial since every member of the team has an equal opportunity, incase of any sickness, a member can be aided. An instance is where the team were so supporting is when I was became sick and thereby could not work. A couple of individuals worked in my place in addition to their work place. Therefore teamwork was one of my exciting practice which I live for and I believe it will help my future career.

In summary, communication, teamwork, determination, self-confidence, and timekeeping skills are essential aspects of our daily encounters. They guide in achieving the organizational objectives. I am confident with the skills to help me with my future career. From my experience, I possess the knowledge and practical skills for the future.

A Malagasy proverb defines education as the most valuable treasure that parents provide to their children. Even though education is known to be the first pursuit that guarantees a great career, many people have questioned the value of a college degree for years now. Education and career experience are both beneficial for students. However, work experience is more important than degrees.

Firstly, work experience is a good way to gain and strengthen skills. Jobs and internships get students to have hands-on what they acquire in class. Not only is experiencing work-life an opportunity to explore a career path, but it also allows a better understanding or any theoretical learning, as well as mastering them. Compared to what students do in classes, at work or during an internship, students gain relevant knowledge, skills, and experience with the guidance of professionals in the industry. Hence, work experiences are crucial for a successful career. According to Raybould, 85 to 90% of a person’s knowledge of a discipline is learned on the job whereas only 10 to 15% is learned from schools (2000, 10). Internships test students on the field whether they learn specific techniques in class. Yet, internships are opportunities where students still learn, and mistakes are expected. Since job training and internships are transitions to work-life, people are preparing themselves for their future, thus excellence is not required, and they still gather all the assets to ensure their career.

Education prepares students for their future and helps them through countless circumstances by providing valuable pedagogy. However, work experience reveals things about oneself that education does not. People can learn a lot about their strengths and weaknesses from their internships. An advisor at Rasmussen College agrees that ‘internship is a valuable work experience; it includes learning about your strengths and weaknesses” (Alanko). Moreover, while doing an internship, students step outside the classroom, try new things and challenge themselves in a new experience. The risk they take when they go out of their comfort zone provides them assets that enhance students’ self-development and build their confidence. Above that, because students immerse themselves in their chosen field, they try out the career path they want to pursue, and the experience they get from this new environment helps them to confirm whether the field suites their real expectations.

Although employers prefer their staff to have an excellent education background, most of the hirers admit that experiences are the only thing standing between graduates and their dream job. The engineering and technology careers at Middlesex University noted that employers want employees to understand how the world of work works and have skills that education can’t teach (Eliades). Furthermore, Jack Gloried from Becky Gloried Real Estate in Colorado Springs values work experience as well and believes that a person should focus on their qualification and their interests. She testified that her employees had prior experience to show how skilled they are while showing their motivation before joining the company. Involvement in a field shows dedication and responsibility, especially for those who volunteer or have an unpaid internship (). Indeed, work experiences are assets that companies are looking for their new personnel, and selection committees typically privilege those who show interest and implication outside the classroom. Therefore, having work experiences are beneficial for students because they acquire more competencies and career readiness regardless of their degrees.

Having work experience is more beneficial than just having good grades and degrees. Under any circumstances is work experiences an eye-opener, concerning a specific industry in the world of work, while considered a good way to learn about and develop oneself. Also, work experiences and internships favored many candidates who apply for a job after graduating. Work experiences make differences in students’ life since the more experience they get, the better job they will have.