"Having worked as part of a large team for many years, the only drawback I've ever experienced in this career is working with teammates that don't pull their weight. In my first experience working with these people, I was the person that would get mad. Over time and with advice from others, I learned that talking to the person directly was often the only thing needed to help them work a little harder. For the most part, these people don't fully realize that they aren't doing enough to help the team, and when I talk to them, the light bulb goes on. I've had colleagues thank me down the road for bringing this to their attention."

If you have read through any posts on job search sites from experienced Respiratory Therapists, you will see some drawbacks. The pay can be low, and the opportunities for advancement may be limited. You may have already experienced some other drawbacks, but clearly, you are still interested in the career. If you are searching for interview questions, you must like something about the job. If an interviewer asks you this question, focus on the challenges like dealing with difficult patients or balancing a heavy workload in a fast-paced environment. Then share how you dealt with it positively. You want to show off your strengths and how you overcome challenges. Speak with confidence and draw from your experience.

"Through my career so far, my least favorite part about the job is working swing shift every week. Having done this for five years, my family has had to take a backseat to my career many times. While I've been able to do this with ease, I've missed many important things in the lives of my children. In speaking with a current RT here, I love that this department works a month-long stretch of a particular shift. Along with all of the other great things I've heard about working here, this hugely appeals to my personal life."