Auburn University Veterinary Medicine Mock Interview
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Auburn University exercises great discernment when choosing applicants. What is your plan if you are not accepted into veterinary school this year?
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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.
Each year, Auburn University accepts only 130 students into their program out of an applicant pool of over 1,000 applicants. With an acceptance rate of just over 10%, your interviewers want to know that you have thought out all options and scenarios if you are not accepted to Auburn University. The way you answer this question will also show the interviewers that your interest in the field goes deeper than your acceptance into veterinarian school.
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.
"While I would be disappointed that I wasn't accepted on my first try, I wouldn't let it get me down. I would first request my interview packet to see where I may have struggled and take the year to improve in any deficient areas. Then, I'd diligently seek shadowing opportunities at a few local emergency vet hospitals to improve my skills before applying again at Auburn University next year."
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
If you are not accepted, show that you will take a different path, perhaps into veterinarian pharma or military dog care. Or you can let the interviewers know that one rejection won't stop you at all! Talk about your plan to reapply if rejected. Whatever path you choose, you must show the interviewers you have confidence and drive. It'll take more than one rejection to keep you down!
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