NHS Band 6 Occupational Therapy Mock Interview
Master 30 NHS Band 6 Occupational Therapy interview questions covering clinical reasoning, caseload management, and MDT collaboration.
Question 27 of 30
Do you volunteer with any organizations?
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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
A study conducted by AmeriCorps found that volunteering is associated with a 27% higher chance of being hired. Many hiring managers will choose one candidate over another simply because of their volunteer experience. They feel that it shows strong character and selflessness - all qualities that make a great employee. Talk to the interviewers about your willingness to give back to your community through volunteerism. If you do not have formal volunteer experience, you can draw on things you do in your spare time to assist friends, family, or even your current employer.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"Yes, I volunteer with the NHS and the British Red Cross. I started volunteering with the NHS six years ago to see if a healthcare career was for me. After deciding to work in occupational therapy, I continued volunteering and still do because I enjoy it so much. I volunteer in different capacities, such as comforting and supporting patients, delivering prescriptions from the pharmacy, and providing companionship for patients who do not have other visitors. My volunteer experience with the Red Cross includes working in the refugee support centre and charity shops."
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