Zookeeper Mock Interview
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Question 19 of 32
Tell me about your education. How did it prepare you for this position?
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
Not all zookeeper positions will require a related degree. Talk to the interviewer about any related training or formal education that you have. If you have a post-secondary degree be sure to highlight what your best courses were and discuss any award or recognition that you may have received.
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I have a Bachelor's Degree in Marine Biology and additional training in SCUBA. I studied very hard and graduated with a 3.6 GPA while also working part-time at our city zoo. My education prepared me very well and I feel that I am ready for a more hands on role."
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After having completed a level 3 in animal management in which I received two distinctions and a distinction. This was a very practical course and taught me a lot about what it takes to work with animals.
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It sounds like you really excelled in your education. You can highlight your academic excellence by explaining what earned your distinctions. In addition, because you mention that it was very practice-oriented, do your best to draw connections between what you learned during the course and what kind of skills or experience are required by the job description. This further emphasizes that you're a strong candidate for the position.
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