Most Commonly Asked Physical Therapy School Interview Question
Oct 19, 2021
You are guaranteed to be asked this question during your physical therapy school interview.
The question: tell me about yourself.
Although many interviewers ask this question, many people do not know how to answer it well—in a way that will not only tell your interviewer who you are, but also prove to them that you are a great candidate for the program. So how do you respond to this question well? Here are three steps!
- Share who you are
- Share your highlights and experiences
- Share why you are here interviewing for this specific school
Before we get into it, I want you to remember to keep your response anywhere from 60-90 seconds and your answer should be in the perspective of your professional life, not your personal one.
- Share who you are
Share the title of your current role. - Share your highlights and experiences
Share two points on what makes you unique. Here are some topics that can help:
-Anytime you might have saved time, money, improved profits, etc.
-Learned a valuable lesson or realized something in the workplace.
-You achieved something—award or major accomplishment. - Share why you are here interviewing for this specific school
You should acknowledge that you know what is required to be a PT student. This is the time you share your unique characteristics and experiences that would show why you would be a perfect fit for this program.
Your answer should be rehearsed, but don’t sound as if you are reading from a script. Make bullet points and use filler words to make it sound more natural. Practice, practice, practice! And remember to keep your answer within 60-90 seconds.
To get a free downloadable copy of a worksheet to help you answer, "Tell me about yourself", click this link!
Learn the 3-Step Formula to answer "Tell me about yourself"
To hear these tips more in-depth and hear a sample answer, check out this video.
Most Commonly Asked PT School Interview Question - SAMPLE ANSWER
