This worksheet is a required portion of the IVAP program. Please complete once you've finished the module material. You will receive a copy of your answers once you click "Submit" at the bottom of the page.
You are getting ready for a new veterinary assistant position. Let's practice answering some common interview questions.
Why are you pursuing a new opportunity?
Describe how you are qualified for a veterinary assistant position.
How does being a veterinary assistant fit into your overall career plan?
Could you tell me what you enjoyed about your last job? What didn't you like?
What kinds of things do you do best? Why do you believe this to be so?
What kinds of things do you do less well? What prevents you from doing them better? What steps have you taken to improve in this area?
How would your boss describe you as an employee?
How would your coworkers describe you?
Why should we hire you instead of another applicant?
Tell me about a time when you had to accomplish a task with someone who was particularly difficult.
What questions would you ask the interviewer?
Notes
Use this area to write notes from what you've learned from the Career Readiness chapter, which you would like to reflect on.
Summary of Reading - Career Readiness
Compose your summary notes from the following pages.
Chapter 18
Preparing for Internships and Employment
Pages 155-157
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