If you could not be a Respiratory Therapist, what career would you choose?

"If I were allowed to jump into another career other than being a Respiratory Therapist, I would definitely be a commercial pilot. Traveling is one of my family's favorite hobbies, and I would love the ability to see the world as a pilot. As a young child, airplanes were always very intriguing and awe-inspiring to me. Even now, I get goosebumps on my flights as the plane taxis down the runway prior to takeoff."

The interviewer wants to get to know you. When they are testing to see if you would fit in with the rest of the team, interviewers often ask questions like this to learn more about your interests. There is no right or wrong answer, just know your audience and talk about some of your additional interests and passions you would love to pursue.

"Had I not pursued a career in healthcare as a Respiratory Therapist, my other dream job would have been working as a wildlife biologist focused on the woodland creatures in my native Midwest. I grew up in the outdoors, and the balance of the ecosystem and how it affects animals like deer, bears, squirrels, and birds was always intriguing to me. Outside of work, I volunteer at the local animal shelter because of my love for animals."