Psychologist Mock Interview

Practice 30 Psychologist interview questions covering clinical judgment, ethics, and therapeutic approaches.

WRITTEN BY HEATHER DOUGLASS
QUESTION 3 OF 30

What kind of impact would you like to make here?

This is a great question to turn the tables on the interviewer. Tell the interviewer that you'd like to tackle any projects they need someone to take the lead on if there is an inspection or accreditation coming up you want to be a part of it. This is your chance to ask the interviewer what they currently have in the queue to accomplish. This will give you an idea of what else the job entails.

Community answers are written by other candidates practicing this set. Reading how others frame the same question is one of the fastest ways to sharpen your own.

Anonymous Answer

I would like to contribute to treating mental health issues as an integral part of overall health. I would like to help vulnerable populations strengthen their self-confidence to overcome challenges. I would like to promote well-being and positive changes to reduce mental health distress such as depression.

Margarita's Feedback

Good answer. Let's avoid repetitiveness like "I would". It's always good to re-iterate a part of the question and begin your answer with: "The impact I would like to make Is..."

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Heather Douglass
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