Part IIn preparation for the reflective essay, please think about the job about which you will be writing. · Where were you working and how did you get your first job?· How did you feel at the time

The Reflective Essay Organizer


7. What did I learn?


8. How will I apply what I learned to another job?

2a. Who influenced you at work (for good or for bad)? How?



6. How do I feel today?

1. Where were you working? What was your position? When did this happen?


2. How did I feel at first? Over time?


it’s okay to keep some/all of your reflections private, although feedback can be helpful


5. What went not so well?


4. What went well?


3. Emotional view, incl. causes

Reflective Essay Outline


  1. Introduction

      1. Hook—give a quick preview of the most exciting part of that story

      2. Thesis Statement—without giving too much away, write how this experience influenced you.

  1. Body Paragraph

    1. Description of an influential person, place or event

  1. Body Paragraph

    1. The effect of the person, place or event had on you at the time

  1. Body Paragraph

    1. Lesson learned from reflecting on person, place or event

  1. Conclusion

      1. Summary of the experience

      2. Overall impact/lesson learned