The Key to Life After Graduation: AOTA Has What New Occupational Therapy Grads Need

Are you an OT or OTA student who is about to graduate? Congratulations! We want to make sure you’re prepared for what’s next in your career. Below you’ll find tips on how to study for the NBCOT exam, write a great résumé, ace a job interview, and balance it all.

First, you should celebrate! Here’s a list of graduation gift ideas that you can share with your family and friends (or get for yourself!). You deserve a gift (or three!) for all of your hard work. 

Develop a Successful NBCOT Study Plan: A new therapist shared the plan he used to study for the NBCOT (log in), which can help you take the guesswork out of studying for the biggest exam of your career. 

Land a Job and Succeed as a New Practitioner: Here’s a step-by-step list to guide you through choosing the best practice setting, applying for jobs, acing the interview, and landing the OT job you’ve always wanted. 

Successful Interviewing 101: You’ve got a job interview (congratulations!), but now what? You need to practice! We have the best answers to 11 difficult interview questions so you can be prepared. 

How to Find the Best Job: Perhaps you’ve been on several interviews and have a couple of job offers. Before you accept a job, you’ll want to check out our infographic on how to pick the best job that fits you! 

Get Over Your First Job Jitters: Transitioning from school to OT practice isn’t easy. Hear from new practitioners from a variety of settings about the bumps, bruises, and lessons learned. 

Now that you are starting your career as an occupational therapy practitioner, you’ll want to stay connected to your profession and have access to the resources you need to succeed. Did you know recent grads get a discount on AOTA membership? Browse our section for New Practitioners on our website for resources and ways to get involved with AOTA. 

Looking for jobs? Visit AOTA’s OTJobLink.