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Chiropractic Candidate Interview Guide 33 Interview Questions To Prepare Answers For F inding the right Chiropractic job can be a challenging process, and can often result in accepting the wrong opportunity. In such instances the relationship does not work out and can end up being disheartening and a waste of your (as well as the employers ) valuable time and resources. At Chiropractic Jobs Online our mission is to connect like-minded Chiropractors, because we believe that the best and most successful working relationships are the ones where values and belief systems are shared. It is therefore paramount when applying for jobs and attending interviews that you are prepared to answer some of the key questions that will help both you and your potential employer identify if you are a good professional match for each other. In order to do this we have compiled a list of 33 interview questions that you may wish to prepare answers for before attending your next interview. We recommend taking some time to read and really think about the best way to answer each question, as this will make you clearer of your own practice style and views, and therefore help you to better identify the kind of work opportunity that you re best suited for. Having confident answers for these questions will also help you make a much better impression in the interview, and give you a greater chance of securing a job offer. 1 2 Why did you choose to become a chiropractor? What chiropractic techniques do you practice, and why? 1
3 45 67 8 What CPD have you done and what do you plan to do in the next 12 months? Tell me about a professional achievement you are most proud of? What is the most recent chiropractic text/book you have read? What do you feel are the most important qualities in being a good chiropractor? Would you consider yourself a leader or a follower, and why? Have you ever done any volunteer work? Please tell me about your involvement in the community and/or abroad. 2
9 10 11 12 13 What are your professional strengths & weaknesses? What are your personal strengths & weaknesses? How has a career in chiropractic shaped you personally? Why do you think you would be a good fit for our practice? What is your personal philosophy or motto when it comes to your daily work in practice? 3
14 15 16 17 18 19 How would you describe the relationship between science and chiropractic? What do you enjoy most about your day-to-day life as a chiropractor? What are your hobbies and interests? If hired for our practice, how would you make an impact on our patients right away? How would you describe your communication skills, and how do you build rapport with patients? Do you feel patient education is important, and do you like public speaking? 4
20 21 22 23 24 Chiropractors emphasize to their patients the importance of living a healthy/chiropractic lifestyle. How do you model this on a day-to-day basis? What are your financial goals, and do you have a minimum living wage? What are your salary expectations? Describe your dream practice? Describe your ideal patient? 5
25 26 27 28 29 30 What motivates or drives you personally and professionally? What are your professional goals within the next 5 years? How long do you plan on being an associate? Do you have aspirations to open up your own practice? Why do you want to work in this area and country? How many patients would you be comfortable seeing, and over how many hours? 6
31 32 33 Can you work late nights or Saturdays? What benefits are you looking to get out of this job e.g. mentorship, training, etc.? Have you had any malpractice claims against you? 7
Points To Consider Be aware that much of your communication throughout the interview process will also be non-verbal. To avoid making the wrong impression try to be conscious of this and how the signals you give off may be interpreted by the interviewer. Some points your interviewer may consider could include your punctuality, body language, how you greet and shake their hand, whether you make good eye contact or not, how you dress, your posture and tone of voice, and how comfortable you are with them and meeting other members of their team. This is particularly important for employers, as it will give them a good idea of the first impression that you may also make with your patients. Remember that the interviewer is trying to get to know you as well as possible in a short period of time, so try to be proactive in offering information about yourself, including your work values and ethics, and beliefs on health and chiropractic. You should also be clear on what techniques you have practiced in the past and your prior clinic experience. There will also be opportunities for you to ask your own questions covering any areas that they may have forgotten to mention. As much as you are being interviewed, you also have to take the opportunity to be clear if this is the right opportunity for you or not. Some questions could involve the availability of training or mentoring, and the employers expectations of you to grow and market the practice. Employers will also often be interested in finding out about your future aspirations and goals, as will help them determine how driven you are. It will also help them understand why you want to be an associate and for how long. Could you potentially become a future business partner? These are all points to consider throughout the interview process. 8
Summary In our experience many new graduates lack the experience to answer some of the above questions due to the fact they have not had the exposure to many techniques, views, and philosophies when studying. The good news is that if the employer is also a Chiropractor then they are likely to expect this, as they too will have been in your shoes at one stage. It is therefore more important to demonstrate that you are open to new ideas and are willing to be mentored, rather than trying to have all the answers. Take Away One of the biggest complaints we hear is that candidates accept the wrong job, usually through fear of being unemployed for too long. If the job doesn t feel right DO NOT accept it. Accepting the wrong job will only lead to conflict, resentment, and a poor working experience for all involved. So if there is one piece of advice you should take from this; do not try to make the job fit if it is not aligned with you. Be patient, keep looking, and wait until the right opportunity shows up. Yours In Health, Dr. Daniel Brown Chiropractic Jobs Online 9