A Career As An Occupational Therapist

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It seemed like a miracle

What truly surprised me was

I have always wanted a job that involved working directly with people

At college whilst

It’s a career where I will be able to use all the skills, knowledge and facilities at my disposal to make my patients better, and to help them achieve their goals.

I was part of a team that assisted patients

feel I am suitable for this role because I am a motivated, capable and patient focused individual, who wants to make a positive difference and lasting change to people’s lives. Having always been a firm believer in the role of human activity and occupation in maintaining mental and physical well-being, I feel that this is a career that will give me an opportunity to have an enormous influence on the people who I come into contact with.
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At XXXX College, I was known as student who strived to become a tremendous asset to the college by devoting all of my talents and time to my studies and volunteer

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