As part of my course requirements, I wanted to become better at interviews. I often struggled with conducting interviews and asking relevant questions.

So, for this learning outcome, I decided to take up the challenge of improving my interview skills. I started by setting two relevant learning goals and included them in my plan of action. The first goal I set was to improve my interviewing skills by creating appropriate questions. I wanted to ensure that my questions were relevant to the topic of discussion.

To achieve this, I planned to gather information on data maturity and data monetization outcomes of the company I planned to interview. With the help of my group members, I created a list of general questions and specific questions for the company, tailored to their business objectives.

The second learning goal I set was to understand the company's business objective, which would help me create a relevant advisory report on data policy and solutions for the company. With this in mind, I decided to ask questions that would give me insights into the company's business objectives, which I would then use to come up with recommendations and a report.

The day of the interview arrived, and I had practiced my approach to asking questions and the art of the follow-up question. However, things did not go exactly as planned. I found myself struggling to find the right words and questions to ask. It was as if all the questions I had prepared had vanished from my memory. I fumbled, hesitated, and even forgot the reason for some questions. But thanks to my determination and quick thinking, I managed to save the interview from becoming a failure.

In the end, I learned that interview skills aren't just about asking the right questions but also about being able to improvise, adapt, and make the most out of what you have. And what I had was a desire to succeed, a good sense of humor, and a willingness to learn from my mistakes.

So, in case you were wondering how my advisory report turned out, let's just say, it could have been better. But hey, I tried, and that's what matters in life!