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Mock interview questions

Prepare. The time to win your battle is before it starts.
—Frederick W. Lewis

Preparation is everything

We've compiled this list of mock interview questions for new practitioners to keep you a step ahead.

  • Tell me about your fieldwork experiences. What were the settings, what types of clients did you serve, what were the assignments you had, and what did a typical day look like toward the end of your rotations? What kind of caseload or workload were you carrying at the end of the rotations?
  • What type of feedback did you receive from your supervisors about your documentation?
  • What interests you most about our program/facility? What interests you most about this position?
  • What strengths or special skills will you bring to this position? In what areas will you need support and further learning?
  • What type of supervision fits your personal style the best?
  • Do you have a professional development plan? Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
  • What type of volunteer organizations do you participate in?
  • Have you sat for the NBCOT® exam?
  • Tell me about a situation during your fieldwork where you felt most proud to be an occupational therapy practitioner.
  • Tell me why you went into occupational therapy.
  • Tell me your definition of occupational therapy.
  • Tell me about a situation where you needed to advocate for occupational therapy. What did you say?
  • What do you see as your greatest weakness?
  • Do you have any questions?