How to Answer: Have you applied with any other facilities?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for an Occupational Therapist job interview.
29. Have you applied with any other facilities?
How to Answer
This question might be asked to see if you are floating your resume or serious about finding employment. Simply share if you have any other OT interviews with a simple yes or no. Be sure to mention that you are most interested in this role, and provide one solid reason for why it intrigues you the most. Honesty in this answer is always the best policy for two reasons: 1) Many professionals in the industry are connected and 2) A truthful answer may lead to a quicker response time for an offer following the interview.
Written by Heather Douglass
Entry Level
"As I'm nearing the end of my Master's program, I'm taking a focused approach to find the right employer and have applied to two positions that can give me the best opportunity that I'm looking for. This position is much more appealing to me because it allows me to serve the area that I grew up in and remain close to my family."
Written by Ryan Brunner
Answer Example
"I have applied to two other facilities. I'm most interested in your company because it would allow me to work with children which is my passion."
Written by Heather Douglass
Experienced
"No, I wasn't actively looking for a new job when I came across this job opening. It was referred to me by a current therapist here. They knew that I had a high interest of focusing solely on the geriatric population and this position seemed like a great fit for me."
Written by Ryan Brunner