How to Answer: What do you know about our clinic/organization?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Speech Pathology job interview.
7. What do you know about our clinic/organization?
How to Answer
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.
Written by Heather Douglass
Entry Level
"In looking to begin a career as an SLP in a school setting, this opportunity matches exactly what I'm looking for in both a job and a community. It is important for my spouse and I to raise a family in a safe and family friendly community like this one with a great education system. I love how the elementary, middle and high schools are all on one campus under one district administration. The family type of atmosphere that this provides within the school will be an environment that I would thrive in."
Written by Ryan Brunner
Answer Example
"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."
Written by Heather Douglass
Experienced
"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."
Written by Ryan Brunner