Would you further your post-secondary education to include a Ph.D. in your field if hired here at Cardinal Health?
Some upper-level positions within the company may require a higher level of education. The organization also often looks to assist in furthering the education of top-performing staff to help promote them in their career. Your interviewer wants to hear about your openness to advancing your career through more schooling if you join Cardinal Health.
"I have considered furthering my education to include a Ph.D. It would need to be in tandem with full-time employment, but I would certainly consider achieving this goal through evening and weekend coursework if it would help advance my career at Cardinal Health."
"Oh yes! I am a big believer in higher education. These days, to be a stand-out in our field, I think that having a Ph.D. is best."
Assure the interviewer that you would be willing to discuss enhancing your knowledge and education to grow within the organization down the road. If you've put any thought into furthering your education, discuss your plans while keeping an open mind to anything that may be encouraged by the company down the road.
"Yes, I have been looking into biology Ph.D. programs to advance my career. I have been speaking with an advisor at Temple University, and their program will work the best for me. I would be able to take classes online so I could continue working full-time while further advancing my studies."
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Anonymous Answer
After I complete my MBA, I'm not sure if a Ph.D will be in my future. I think it's more likely I'll continue to gain some additional certifications to help specific aspects of the business, such as Project Managment and data analytics.
Jaymie's Feedback
Being honest, and then sharing your educational goals, as you have here, is a good response.
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