Optometry School Mock Interview

Practice 30 Optometry School interview questions covering clinical judgment, patient care philosophy, and your commitment to vision science.

Question 12 of 30

Tell us about an area of weakness that you would like to improve on while attending university.

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Nisha Yadav

Nisha Yadav is a Talent Advisor & People Specialist with a focus on global talent attraction. Her earlier career experience includes HR and recruitment roles where she specialized in contract and permanent IT recruitment opportunities.

Pick a weakness that is not a core skill for your success as an optometry student. You can be candid in your answer; recognizing that you aren't great at something and acknowledging your need to improve. Be sure to have an action plan in place for improving on this weakness.

Perhaps you are watching TED talks to gain skills in a particular area, reading the latest-and-greatest book on the subject, or maybe you are taking a seminar at a nearby community centre. We are all human with our own weaknesses, so don't be afraid to share yours!

Nisha Yadav

"I believe I could improve on my written and verbal communication skills as I tend to be more blunt than I would like to be at times. I have enrolled myself in a week long workshop this summer with the goal of becoming a more eloquent communicator. I hope to gain skills in this workshop that I can continue to utilize during my university career."

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One of my biggest weaknesses is procrastination. This is something I have worked on throughout all my studies and continue to work on. A method I have found that helps is to break large tasks into smaller and easier attainable goals so the task I need to complete feels less overwhelming and then I'm less likely to put off completing it.

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The interviewer will be happy to hear that you're taking steps to overcome this area of weakness. Can you give an example of a time when you successfully avoided procrastinating and explain what you did to motivate yourself not to wait until the last minute? Also, end your response on a high note by reminding the interviewer that you are working hard to overcome this weakness and that you're confident it won't hinder your ability to succeed as a student at their university.

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30Optometry School Interview Questions & Answers

1.We want students who have a true passion for optometry. What appeals to you most, about working in the field of optometry?

2.It is important that our school exercises great discernment when choosing applicants. What is your plan if you are not accepted into our optometry program this year?

3.In your opinion, what is the most concerning topic facing optometry today?

4.Optometry school is expensive. Have you made a solid financial plan for tuition costs at our school, and beyond?

5.Tell us about your overall academic performance, so far. Where have you excelled, and where could you improve?

6.Why should our school accept you over another optometry student with the same qualifications?

7.What do you feel is the single most important quality an optometrist should possess?

8.We believe in the continual development of our students, both professionally and personally. What is your self-development plan?

9.Talk to us about your current GPA.

10.What questions do you have for us about our university?

11.What do you know about our university?

12.Tell us about an area of weakness that you would like to improve on while attending university.

13.What research did you conduct before choosing to apply to our school?

14.Tell us something that we would not know about you from reading your CV.

15.What achievement are you most proud of, so far, on your path to becoming an optometrist?

16.What are you reading right now?

17.What other schools of optometry have you applied to and where does our school rank?

18.Which optometry related newspapers, journals or publications do you read to stay in touch with new industry discoveries, and current events?

19.How does your family feel about you becoming an optometrist? Do you have a great deal of support?

20.How do you respond to feedback and criticism? Describe a situation where your work was criticized. What was your immediate reaction to the situation?

Optometry School Mock Interview

Tell us about an area of weakness that you would like to improve on while attending university.

30Optometry School Interview Questions & Answers

1.We want students who have a true passion for optometry. What appeals to you most, about working in the field of optometry?

2.It is important that our school exercises great discernment when choosing applicants. What is your plan if you are not accepted into our optometry program this year?

3.In your opinion, what is the most concerning topic facing optometry today?

4.Optometry school is expensive. Have you made a solid financial plan for tuition costs at our school, and beyond?

5.Tell us about your overall academic performance, so far. Where have you excelled, and where could you improve?

6.Why should our school accept you over another optometry student with the same qualifications?

7.What do you feel is the single most important quality an optometrist should possess?

8.We believe in the continual development of our students, both professionally and personally. What is your self-development plan?

9.Talk to us about your current GPA.

10.What questions do you have for us about our university?

11.What do you know about our university?

12.Tell us about an area of weakness that you would like to improve on while attending university.

13.What research did you conduct before choosing to apply to our school?

14.Tell us something that we would not know about you from reading your CV.

15.What achievement are you most proud of, so far, on your path to becoming an optometrist?

16.What are you reading right now?

17.What other schools of optometry have you applied to and where does our school rank?

18.Which optometry related newspapers, journals or publications do you read to stay in touch with new industry discoveries, and current events?

19.How does your family feel about you becoming an optometrist? Do you have a great deal of support?

20.How do you respond to feedback and criticism? Describe a situation where your work was criticized. What was your immediate reaction to the situation?

21.Who in your life mentors, or inspires you?

22.How well do you think you have performed in this interview today?

23.When you suffer a setback, how does that emotionally affect you and your work?

24.Do you have aspirations to own your own practice in the future? What appeals to you about business ownership?

25.Why are you choosing optometry over other health care professions?

26.As an optometrist, how will you keep in touch with your community's needs?

27.What do you think will be your greatest challenge in completing optometry school?

28.Do you consider yourself a leader? When have you led a team?

29.Many optometrists have an area of specialty in which they work. What area of optometry interests you the most?

30.Your work load at our school will be high. How do you handle stress?