Audiologist 

How did you get your current job?
internet job posting on professional website.

What was the application process?
submitted resume to director of department

Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
The interview was a group interview lasting several hours. It involved meeing physicians and other audiologists, touring the satellite offices.

If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
I do not remember

Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
Yes. During the interview process, the employers told me their expectations and generalizations about their patient demographic base.

Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
Doctoral level education in the field is required for entry to the field. Training includes classes on theory, anatomy, physiology and several internships in varous clinical placements.

Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
Yes. It is the required educational level for entry to the field.

If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
yes. The various clinical rotations I went through prepared me for a variety of patients, as well as prepared me to work with difficult co-workers.

If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
A doctoral level degree is required for entry level practitioners in my field. A love of working with people is required, ask around to local audiology practices to “shadow” to determine if it is the right field to enter.

What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
Must have people skills, social skills, organization and general technical skills. Must be able to work collaboratively with referring physicians and other professionals to best manage hearing/balance issues to the specific needs of each patient.

Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
Yes. A doctoral degree is required.

What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
Don’t go into this field for the money. If you are sincere about helping people, and are willing to accept a challenge, it’s a good field to be in.