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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
Having a self-development plan is incredibly important for aspiring Veterinarians. In asking this question, your interviewers at the Auburn University veterinary medicine program want to know your plan for self-development and improvement in the coming four years. If they are going to invest time and resources into you, they need to know that you have a plan in place for investing in yourself.

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"Self-development requires a commitment to growth inside and outside of the classroom. While committing myself to the DVM program at Auburn University, I look forward to attending conferences and expos such as VMX. I also want to improve my writing skills during veterinary school to help further my future career aspirations in research."

Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
As you answer this question, remember that your self-development plan should include improving some of the soft skills required to be a successful Veterinarian. Whether you're thinking about reading certain books, listening to podcasts, attending workshops, or working with a tutor, explain why developing in these areas is important to you.

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