The interview process for an audiology externship or job can seem very overwhelming. But with good planning and practice, you’ll be able to ace that interview. Hone your skills with our helpful tips:
Your resume has provided you with the opportunity for a face-to-face interview…now what? Below are some tips to be aware of for your interview with a potential employer:
Audiology Interview Questions & Answers
General audiology interview questions
General audiology interview questions can help a hiring manager understand you as an individual and as a candidate for the position. The questions your interviewer may ask in this category can help them measure how well you may fit in with the company culture or how you approach work. The interviewer may compare your answers to the clinics typical workflow. Consider using examples in your answers, especially if questions pertain to your skills. Some general questions you may find during your interview include:
What made you interested in audiology?
Your interview may have this question to help your interviewer understand why you enjoy audiology initially, and a brief history of your experience in the field. Describing why youre passionate about your work, and what aspects you enjoy the most, can help emphasize your abilities. Consider describing specific times in your life or previous work experiences when answering this question.
Example: “Largely, the appeal for audiology with me is the time I get to spend with my patients. Many treatment plans Ive administered involve frequent appointments, and I find great satisfaction in seeing a patient improve, and eventually, no longer require my services other than annual check-ins. Explaining concepts to my patients is also something I enjoy doing, so when I considered my future career, I saw the need in audiology and knew I could begin helping others with my expertise.”
What qualities does someone need to become a good audiologist?
Interviewers may ask this to test your knowledge on basic audiology principles. Answering this kind of question during an interview can show your potential employer that you know what they expect for each candidate. You can use your answer to display what qualities they need in audiology, and how many of these qualifications you fulfill through your resume and other answers.
Example: “Audiologists need to be both good listeners and good speakers. To diagnose a patient, regardless of how much research theyve done on their own condition, an audiologist needs to understand the common signs of auditory issues. They also need to be able to properly explain next steps, the details within treatment plans and what patients can do alternatively to meet their needs. Audiologists also should be able to work well with peers to help diagnose difficult cases. Sometimes peers can help discover certain details that an individual may miss.”
Can you describe the process of the initial examination with patients?
Demonstrates the process and procedures of the initial exam.
What tools do you use to ensure the hearing aid is secured appropriately?
Reveals knowledge of tools.
What hearing devices are you most familiar with?
Tests knowledge of hearing devices.
Why audiology? Why not another field?
Anything you talk about, try to talk about audiology (and your future career in it) with enthusiasm. They shouldn’t get an impression that you are in only for a big paycheck, and a prestigious job title your friends can envy you.
Some good answers I heard before include:
Why do you want to work in our hospital (clinic, care center, school district)?
Here you have a few options for a good answer. You can center your answer around their location. The place of work in nearby your apartment, or you have an excellent traffic connection to the place (and won’t spend hours commuting to and from work). Perhaps your children visit the schools in the district where you apply for the job.
Another alternative is praising their clinic. Maybe they do something exceptionally well, have the most modern equipment in place, great reputation among public, or even in the medical community. Simply something that makes them stand out in your eyes.
Third good option is saying that you have an excellent personal experience with the clinic (from the position of a patient), and so as soon as you saw their job advertisement, you went after it.
Tips to ace your video interview
With video interviewing becoming more common, it is more important than ever to ensure that your interview runs smoothly. Even though your interview will take place via video, you still need to prepare for your interview as if it was in person.
Find a quiet place Find a quiet place in your home rather than a public place. You want your potential employer focused on you and not what someone is doing in the background. Taking the time to have a quiet place for your interview conveys the message that this is important for you, as well as your future employer. Minimize distractions
Tip – Turn off email and other notifications so that they are not popping up.
Putting your best face forward Preparation is key! Test your technology beforehand, ask a friend or family member to:
Give a little more when on camera… pump up your energy, lean in towards the camera, smile more than you would in a face to face interview. Record yourself beforehand to see the differences. Remember you want to convey your positive upbeat self and the camera will not always show that, so practicing getting the right tone is so important.
If things go wrong Let’s face it…with technology, there’s always a chance for things to go wrong. Here are some back up plans for that eventuality.
With any type of interview, preparation is paramount. For a video interview, it requires a few extra steps for you to ace that interview!
FAQ
How do I prepare for an audiology interview?
- Have you ever experienced a situation when a patient wanted to return a hearing aid? …
- What hearing devices are you most familiar with? …
- Can you describe the process of the initial examination with patients? …
- What tools do you use to ensure the hearing aid is secured appropriately?
What are 3 important qualities to have for an audiologist?
- Excellent communication skills. As a patient, you need your audiologist to be able to convey all relevant information to you clearly and in a way that deepens your own understanding. …
- Problem-solving abilities. …
- Compassion. …
- Experience. …
- Good time management.
What questions do audiologists ask?
- How do you check for hearing loss? …
- What is an audiologist? …
- How do I read the hearing test? …
- How often should I be tested? …
- What kind of hearing loss do I have? …
- How much hearing loss do I have? …
- Is my hearing loss permanent?
Why do you want to work in audiology?
