Interviewing

How can I prepare for the professional school interview?

Check tips and recommendations from the professional associations. Examples include:

Practice answers to commonly asked questions:

Why are you interested in this profession?
Tell me about a personal clinical experience that has made a difference.
Why are you interested in this school?
What would you contribute as a student at this school?
Tell me about your experience working in a team.
Tell me about how you handled a problem that arose working in a team setting.
Tell me about a time you had to overcome adversity.
Why did you choose to major in…?
What characteristics do you possess that will help you to become a successful student? A successful professional?
What extracurricular activity has been rewarding for you.
How do you handle stress?
How do you take care of yourself?
Tell me about a current issue in health care.
Tell me about a time you faced an ethical situation and how did you handle it.

Practice answers to questions out loud or with a friend,
Be prepared to show positive results to behavioral questions (tell me about a time when…)
Arrive early to an interview
Review the school’s website in advance
Be polite to all
Dress professionally
Let them know who you really are – what you care about – what has made a difference in your life
Be prepared to ask questions to the interviewers (usually pertaining to the education and experiences provided and the culture of the school)
Ask questions that are genuinely of interest