I believe having good communication skills and respectfulness are necessary characteristics for a field supervisor. I hope I receive direct supervision which involves frequent contact with my supervisor though email and phone. I hope that I am able to discuss my work experiences with my supervisor and gain positive feedback when things are going well and when improvements are needed in a meaningful manner. I worry that I …show more content…
He or she should have effective communication skills to be able to ask for clarification and question practice approaches. The intern should also be able take in constructive criticism and apply it to his/her learning. The student can relate to me in ways that I have been an intern myself and that I can empathize with the complexities he or she may face. Specific behaviors that I would be concerned about would be the way of communication, being discourteous towards colleges or clients, and being uninterested in learning. I am accountable for providing opportunities for advancement and learning. I am also responsible to provide structure and guidance as well as providing feedback, as these are major components to the interns learning and