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Question 16 of 40 for our Medical Laboratory Technician Mock Interview

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Question 16 of 40

Why did you choose to become a medical laboratory technician?

"I knew I wanted to do something that would allow me to work closely with people and learn about healthcare related careers. Becoming a medical lab tech was a way for me to become part of the healthcare industry without having to spend a significant number of years in school. I doing believe this job will give me an opportunity to learn and grow and also to see if there is a higher degree in this field that I may be interested in pursuing later."

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  • 16. Why did you choose to become a medical laboratory technician?

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

      There are so many career options out there. When interviewers ask you questions like this, they are trying to get to know you, find out what interests you, and what drives you. If you had a personal experience that made you choose this field of work, share it with the interviewer.

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      Entry Level Example

      "I knew I wanted to do something that would allow me to work closely with people and learn about healthcare related careers. Becoming a medical lab tech was a way for me to become part of the healthcare industry without having to spend a significant number of years in school. I doing believe this job will give me an opportunity to learn and grow and also to see if there is a higher degree in this field that I may be interested in pursuing later."

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      Answer Example

      "I have always been interested in the human body and the way things work together. The function of the body is very complex and something I enjoy studying. I felt like working in a medical laboratory would be a great opportunity to study the effects of disease processes on the human body while contributing to caring for others."

      Written by Heather Douglass

      Experienced Example

      "My favorite leader was my supervisor for over ten years, who just retired a couple of years ago. He was the type of leader that lead by example by working hard, following all policies and procedures, and keeping an open door to talk at any time on any day. He inspired me to hopefully someday pursue a leadership role in a lab where I can lead the same way as he once did."

      Written by Ryan Brunner

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      "I love being in the laboratory, and I am deeply fascinated by the human body. I find it so interesting that biological specimens can give such a great amount of information about a patient's health status.



      I would love to be a part of that process by running tests to provide the necessary information to help a patient get better. I believe this career has many challenges that can help me learn new skills every day, which excites me."

      Rachelle's Feedback

      Excellent response! Well done.
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