How to Answer: What made you choose the field of radiology as a career?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Radiographer job interview.
16. What made you choose the field of radiology as a career?
How to Answer
Interviewers always want to know what made you choose a specific career. Knowing that you are passionate about your choice will tell the interviewer that you will be passionate about the work you do. Remember, even if you knew that radiology would pay you well, do not let your answer appear as though your main reason for choosing this career was money.
Written by Darby Faubion on November 17th, 2018
Entry Level
"When I was a kid, I had an accident and broke my leg. I remember going to the doctor and him showing me the xrays and where my break was. I was excited to see that film and see what the inside of my body looked like. I knew from that time on that I wanted "
Written by Darby Faubion on November 17th, 2018
Answer Example
"I have always been fascinated with the human body, but I wasn't sure if I wanted to work in a field that dealt with blood or body fluids. I thought radiology would give me an opportunity to learn about and care for patients while not being out of my comfort zone."
Written by Darby Faubion on November 17th, 2018
Experienced
"There was never any other career choice for me. I have always enjoyed studying about the human body and the things that can happen inside of us that others can't see. I knew radiology would allow me to experience that every day and be able to, hopefully, help others by being a part of finding the source of problems so that physicians can implement plans or solutions."
Written by Darby Faubion on November 17th, 2018