"I discovered the position by talking to Joe, a current Occupational Therapist here, and he had great things to say about the mission and values of your organization. I am a patient focused therapist and I see that is the first value in your organization's mission statement. On top of that, Joe talked about the patient population being a great mix of patients and my well-rounded experience will fit in nicely with the client base here."

Google- it's a wonderful thing. Do a little detective work about the clinic, staff, and mission on their website before your interview. Knowing the details about the company may just be what you need to secure the job. Showing the interviewer that you are genuinely interested in the practice and how you can be a part of the team is important. As well, if no someone that has an inside track to the organization as a current or former employer, use their knowledge and mention the insider that you know if they'll give a great reference.

"I was excited to read on your site that the population you serve is the elderly. I've been a Speech Pathologist for 7 years within the school's systems. I've wanted to take my career in a new direction and I think this could be a great opportunity."