Post 9

Jake Byma
Seasons Center
4/6-4/10
Hours Worked: 9

1.  On Monday this week I came in to do some observation.  It was pretty interesting.  This was the first day of testing for a new client, so both Trevor and I didn't really know what to expect with mannerisms and behaviors.  While he was doing the testing I had the opportunity to read over the client's file from the intake interview with her mother as well as reports from school teachers about behaviors.  It was pretty eye opening.  Without going into too much detail I would not have expected the kinds of behaviors from that young girl that were in her report from just observing her in testing.  Pretty much all the testing we did I have already seen, so nothing was terribly new.  On Tuesday I had an interview with Seasons in Spencer.  I drove after lunch for an interview with Dr. Sandbulte and Dr. Matthews.  It wasn't exactly as I was expecting.  The first couple questions were interview-y but after that it was much more conversational--i.e. talking about some specifics if I would get the job.  It made it seem like they were leaning towards hiring me (although I could be completely wrong).  Friday I came in for a little paperwork and practicing of giving some tests.  He had me take home some manuals over the weekend to read over.
2.  I felt pretty good about this week.  I think I could be able to give a couple of the tests and might be able to later on.  I also felt confident about my job interview.  It went pretty well and I felt adequately prepared.  I learned a lot  about job specifics-some of which were good and some of which were not as good.  I will hear back later this week if I got the job or not.  I'm hopeful.  It'd be a great opportunity and great for a resume.  The pay isn't the greatest but the benefits are pretty nice.  I'll have a lot to think about in the next few weeks.
3.  The only real question/problem is more personal of having to deal with and wrestle with if I want this job and how that will all shake out.
4.  How would everyone rate their experience this semester?