"Preparing for an interview"

1. Why should we hire you?
a. Employer wants to know what distinguishes you from other applicants. It is and
introduction of yourself.

b. I feel with my clinical experience I am very confident to to not only perform abdominal and
pelvic ultrasounds but prenatal as well. Even though my education is general ultrasound, I
believe with my recent training in a prenatal unit will allow me to be successful in this area
of concentration. I have worked in fast paced hospitals so I know that I can easily adjust
to my environment.

2. Why did you choose the field of sonography?
a. The employer may want to know ow dedicated the applicant is. The employer gets a sense
of honesty from applicant as well as an insight of the person.

b. To be honest, two years ago I didn't know exactly what career path I wanted to take. I
know I wanted to do something that I was interested in and something I generally liked
doing. Of course you know the field of sonography is in demand so that gives me security
knowingly going into a field that is highly needed. In sonography, you can also continue
to specialize in certain areas therefore being eligible for different job opportunities.

3. What is your experience/background?
a. The employer wants to know how qualified the applicant is. What range of experience does
the applicant have.

b. East-West University and Citi College of Allied Health has joined together creating a
sonograhy program. At East-West, I received well rounded general education courses.
Citi College of Allied Health is where my classes of concentration were provided. I could
have just attended Citi College for their certificate program, but I feel receiving a degree
gives me a sufficient education that prepared me for medical field. Citi college offered
excellent hands on teaching. I also completed my clinical hours at a couple different hospitals

4. What are your goals in the future? Goals for this institution?
a. The employer wants to know if any advancement is desired by the applicant. The employer
wants to get a sense of do you plan to grow with company or is it a temporary position.

b. Even though I have just graduated and completed the sonography program, I want to take
classes to be certified in different areas. I know I want to be certified in echo cardiogram
ultrasound as well as vascular ultrasound. I also will be going back to school for my
bachelor's degree.

5. Why did you choose this facility?
a. The employer might be testing the applicants dedication. The employer is checking if the
applicant has researched the company at all.

b. Well during my research, I have learned that this company is very successful in job
placement. I know the company places qualified applicants to various prestigious hospitals
and I feel I would be a good candidate. I also know that the job placement rate leads to
ninety percent permanent positions. I know this company will guarantee my success.