- Tell me about yourself.
- How did you get your start in child life?
- Why do you want to work at this hospital?
- What makes you stand out from other candidates?
- What will you bring to our hospital and team?
- Tell me about your internship.
Child Life Practicum/Internship Tips
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It’s interview time for a lot of hospitals! This week and the next coming weeks will be full of interviews so make sure you are prepared! Here are a few tips that I have to share, with the help of Schmidt from New Girl, because who doesn’t love New Girl? If you haven’t watched this…
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Are you preparing for a phone interview? Congratulations! Oftentimes when applying to a practicum, internship or job, a phone interview (whether that be with HR or with the child life staff) will be the big hurdle after submitting your application. No matter the outcome, receiving a phone interview means that your application rose to the top–a huge honor.
There is no “right” way to prepare for a phone interview–just as long as you are prepared.
FAQ
How do you prepare for a child life practicum interview?
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General Interview Questions:
- Why did you apply to our hospital?
- Describe yourself/Use 3 words to describe yourself.
- What are your strengths and areas of growth?
- What are your strengths when working with children?
- How would you describe your temperament and personality?
What should I ask about a practicum?
How many people work at the site? How many people volunteer at the site? Would you have your own working space? What time is the organization open for you to fulfill the required 10-12 hours/week?
What is a practicum interview?
- What’s your favorite memory from the last year?
- What are you most proud of?
- What are you looking forward to next year?
- What’s something you learned to do over the last year?
- Who are your closest friends?
- What do you like most about them?
