I am hoping to start an occupational therapy degree in September 2009. My interview is coming up in the next few weeks. I am told that they will test my knowledge of what occupational therapy is, does anyone have any tips for my interview?
Thanks in advance
Peter
March 24, 2010 at 3:02 pm
Just know about what ur going to say. That’s pretty much it..oh, and don’t ever answer an question dumbly. Talk about the correct subject.
laur0117
March 24, 2010 at 3:11 pm
I doubt they would test you on your knowledge of occupational therapy because that’s what you want to learn. They will most likely ask why you want to do this? Why this school? What do you know about the school?
Dress professional, have a firm handshake, smile, and don’t pretend to know things if you really don’t know them.
My university interview consisted of admissions people, alumni, and professors.
ztcca
March 24, 2010 at 4:04 pm
Most OT schools require that you have volunteer experience in OT in order to get into the program. Use what you learned from the therapist that you volunteered with. If that fails, talk about how excited you are to enter a field where you get to look at a person from a “holistic” perspective. also throw out terms like “occupation of life” “daily occupations” and “purposeful activity”. If they do ask you what you know about the field, they just want to know that you understand what it is that you are getting into. It’s competitive, and you have to portray yourself as well rounded, flexible, and eager to learn.