Emerson College Speech Pathology Mock Interview
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Question 16 of 30
Describe a time when you motivated yourself to complete an assignment that you did not feel like doing.
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Christine Pasqueretta is a human resource and recruitment professional with experience creating, developing, implementing, leading, and measuring HR impact initiatives.
The Admissions Officer at Emerson College wants to know that you are the type of person who will still get your work done even when you aren't excited about the task at hand. Your response aims to show that you are a reliable student who will remain motivated while attending the Speech Pathology program.
To answer, tell the Admissions Officer about a specific situation in which you completed something you didn't feel motivated to do. Outline the situation, describe your responsibility, and explain why you were not excited about it. Be sure to tell the interviewer that even though you were not enthusiastic about the task, you did it promptly and with care. Give as much detail as you can about your actions to reach the finish line. If your hard work made a measurable impact, be sure to discuss the accomplishment.
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"(Situation) I spend the summer months working in my mom's medical clinic. Recently, she asked me to clean out the clinic's huge supply closet. (Task) It was a daunting job. The room was very disorganized and had been a neglected task for some time. I knew it was up to me to put my whole heart into the task to make the lives of my co-workers so much better through the art of organization. (Action) I came to work over the next four days, prepared with comfortable clothes and shoes, and tackled the job. I created a pile for keep, one for recycling, one for donating, and one for the garbage. (Result) In the end, the supply room looked like an office supply store! Everyone appreciated my hard work, and I was glad that I chose to shift my mindset and find the motivation to get the job done with enthusiasm."
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