Through reflecting on the way we think and act can help us identify our strengths, weaknesses and learning needs, with which to plan for learning and professional development. This assessment item aims to provide you with an opportunity to further develop your reflective skills and use them for learning and professional development. Completing a degree at University has increased my opportunities to successfully gain employment in my chosen profession. Agree or Disagree with this statement using the information below as a guide. You are required to write a reflective essay on your learning to become a health professional during your entire course and strategically plan your transition into employment. More specifically, you are asked to identify an area or organ- isation you will seek employment in post-graduation and highlight key competencies required of professionals in that area or organisation (i.e. knowledge, skills and abilities as communicated in the professional competency standards). You will then reflect on what you have learnt during the course of your degree in preparation for practicing as profes- sionals in the area, what has helped your learning and what remains challenging. You will also identify your strengths and weaknesses in relation to the required professional competencies. Based on your reflection, you will articulate an action plan for your professional learning and development in the coming three years.
