Occupational Therapist Mock Interview
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Question 24 of 33
Why did you pursue a career as an Occupational Therapist?
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Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
"In wanting to work closely with individuals that needed help, I originally thought that Psychology was my true passion. But after entering college and learning more about OT and getting to piece together the mind with the body functions, I knew that occupational therapy was the career path for me. I am so excited to get started in my first real position in the field."
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
"I grew up in a tight knit family and after my father had experienced a head injury late in his working career, our family was involved throughout his rehabilitation process. Watching the progress that he was able to make with the help of his Occupational Therapist inspired me to bring the same care and treatment to others in the future."
Heather Douglass has over 20 years of experience as a Career Coach, Recruiter, and HR Specialist. Much of her experience is as a Technical Recruiter in the healthcare industry.
For this question, the interviewer is looking to get an insight to your inner workings and what really drives you to love and be successful in your career as an Occupational Therapist. There is no right or wrong answer to this question so just be sure to be genuine in your response to the interviewer.
Heather Douglass has over 20 years of experience as a Career Coach, Recruiter, and HR Specialist. Much of her experience is as a Technical Recruiter in the healthcare industry.
"During my high school years, I knew that I wanted a career where I could work with children who were struggling with basic life skills. In researching careers in a college career fair, I learned about occupational therapy and all of the different paths that a career in the field could lead me. In my time working with school aged children, I've never regretted my career path one bit."
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