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Sep 9, 2023 1 hr 14 min

Live Mock Interviews - 2023

from The Pre-PA Club

Three volunteers. Real questions. No editing. This is live mock interviews, and it's uncomfortable to listen to in the best way. You hear people think on their feet, land some answers, fumble others, and get feedback in real time. We hit the two questions that come up everywhere. "Why do you want to be a PA?" - which sounds easy and is not, because most people answer it with a story about their aunt instead of a reason. And "What's your biggest weakness?" - where the trap is picking a fake weakness like caring too much. Pick a real one. Say what you're doing about it. Move on. The thing that makes mock interviews work is hearing your own answer out loud. It sounds completely different in your head. Every time. I also mention Mapped, our application tracker, which keeps your programs, deadlines, and requirements in one place instead of scattered across six browser tabs. What I cover: Three unedited mock interviews with live feedback Answering "why PA" with an actual reason The biggest weakness question and how not to blow it What interviewers hear that you don't Practicing out loud before it counts Tracking programs and deadlines with Mapped Resources: PA School Interview Guide: https://www.thepaplatform.com/physician-assistant-school-interview-guide Mock Interview: https://www.thepaplatform.com/services/mock-interview PA School Interview Course: https://www.thepaplatform.com/services/pa-school-interview-course PA Program Map: https://www.thepaplatform.com/pa-platform-map Mentioned in this episode: CapYear Training Get $200 Off CapYear Academy Looking to boost your clinical experience this summer? CapYear Academy offers a flexible, 100% online medical assistant training program with optional externships and CCMA certification included. 👉 Enroll now at capyear.co

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Chapters

  1. 1:17 Introduction to the Prepa Club Podcast
  2. 1:43 New Opportunities and Announcements
  3. 11:18 Upcoming Conference and Networking Opportunities
  4. 13:54 Conference Details and Structure
  5. 17:40 Introduction to Joshua Ferguson: Journey into Medical Sign Language Interpretation
  6. 23:55 Transitioning to Personal Experiences in Interviews
  7. 29:26 Navigating Interview Strategies
  8. 35:03 Transitioning to Interview Formats
  9. 39:09 Transitioning to Career Choices
  10. 46:07 Navigating the Journey to Becoming a PA
  11. 54:54 Final Volunteer Introduction
  12. 56:52 The Journey to Medicine: Personal Stories and Insights
  13. 1:06:06 Strategies for Effective Interview Responses
  14. 1:12:16 Navigating Interview Dynamics

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