QUESTION 19 OF 32

Tell me about your education. How did it prepare you for this position?

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.

"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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