Nova Southeastern Dental School Mock Interview
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At Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine, we believe in the continual development of our students, both professionally and personally. What is your self-development plan?
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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.
A self-development plan is essential for anyone, no matter their future profession. The interviewers want to know your plan and how attending Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine will benefit that plan. If they are going to invest in you and your future, they need to know that you also plan to invest 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.
"I agree that self-development is crucial for continual growth and achievement for any aspiring dentist. I am committed to investing in myself. I currently do this by attending personal development workshops and meeting with a mentor monthly. I just began this mentoring relationship over the last year and have loved the opportunity to shadow and pick the brain of the dentist I grew up with."
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. I look forward to being able to attend conferences such as ADA regularly. I look forward to becoming actively involved in evidence-based dental research as well, and I love that Nova Southeastern University puts a strong emphasis on this in your dental school."
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
For your answer to this question, know that your interviewing team will be looking for you to dig beyond your development in the classroom in search of improvement in your interpersonal, business, or other personal skills that will lead to your success as a future dentist in practice. If you are struggling to find an answer to this question, some ideas for self-development that you can discuss include listening to inspiring podcasts, attending personal development workshops, volunteering, finding a mentor in the field, learning another language, or reading books on self-growth and success.
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