TAFE Region XI Competitive Events Day

Region was the same as last year in that it was stressful and very fun, but different since we were only there for the day. I began my day riding with Mrs. Stevens to do some last minute prep for my group project. I competed in four different events. I started competing with service project, then I moved on to my high pressure public speaking competition, then I took the ELF test, and last but not least I competed in the job interview competition. Though I thought the public speaking competition would bring the most grief, it didn't. Surprisingly, my speech went smoothly and without nerves. However, my job interview on the other hand went completely opposite of how I envisioned. My first interview, though it went south, I was grateful for the learning opportunity. I feel as though I only did so well in my final interview because I took my first interview and reflected as much as I could. I learned the atmosphere and what to expect. I also learned what they were expecting from me, which was the most important. If I happen to make the next round, I will continually remind myself that the judges are just people and usually they are volunteers. The main thing that I will do, that I did in my final interview which helped me, is to instead of viewing each question as an opportunity to impress with an answer or to distract myself by thinking to hard of what I prepared for if they asked me this, I will tell myself to be honest and transparent. If I do that, my passion for the career shines through and my answers are more genuine. I think I psyched myself out by thinking they would ask me extremely hard questions, when really since I am so prepared and have so much experience, I know the answers.  The best part of region competition for me was redeeming myself in my second interview. Even if I don't advance, I will still be content because I did all I could and it was a world of difference in comparison to my first interview. Yes, going to state is ideal, but it was more of a personal accomplishment, so for that alone I am happy. 

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