Lesson 12 Job application. Giving Feedback

Closing Your Feedback Letter

Give a brief overall assessment of the department with both the significant strengths and weaknesses included. Conclude by thanking the supervisor again, and provide your contact information in case the supervisor has additional questions. Close your letter with the phrase "Sincerely," and your full name. Sign above your typed name in blue or black ink.

Don't Forget Additional Copies

Make several copies of the letter. Retain one copy for your records. Mail an additional copy to the supervisor's boss if they requested one. Mail the original directly to the supervisor.

Time to think about how we give feedback that is both professionally delivered, and effectively received.

Feedback helps motivate the person to perform well and also clarifies any deviations between the preferred and the actual behaviour of the individual by giving the person information on their performance. Not only is it essential for professional growth, it provides direction and increases the confidence, motivation and self-esteem of the individual (Matua et al. 2014; Rose & Best 2005).

New graduate nurses not only need constructive feedback, they also need positive feedback to know when and what they are doing well. By understanding how they are progressing they can then determine what new responsibilities they can take on and what further learning comes next. Quality feedback helps the individual to realistically rate their clinical practice and help minimize any poor practices (Chang & Daly 2012; Matua et al. 2014).

But, giving feedback can be difficult. You might be worried that they will take it the wrong way – they could become upset or even deny the behaviour occurred
Homework: Write a job application letter to a place you want to work after graduating.