Do you prefer to work with studies related to humans, animals, or plant life?
This will help the interviewer assess how to place you in the team, now or in the future. It also may offer a glimpse into your personality and what motivates you.
"I enjoy studies of all kinds, and feel that they all have their place. Studies that improve human health tend to be my preference when it comes to simple interest."
"I can honestly say that I do not have a preference as of yet being so young in my career. As I continue to carve out my career, that may change; however, for the moment, I would be happy to conduct research at Johnson & Johnson in any related focus."
Perhaps you have a preference or maybe you don't. However, you choose to answer this question, be sure to keep your reply positive. (i.e., avoid saying, "I dislike studies related to animals." You don't want to shut down any practice).
If you are interviewing for a role at Johnson & Johnson that directly pertains to pharmacological or biotechnology studies, those studies sometimes involve various forms of life. In your answer, recognize the value of each choice. Show you've given this thought before delivering your answer.
Community answers are written by other candidates practicing this set. Reading how others frame the same question is one of the fastest ways to sharpen your own.
Anonymous Answer
My research studies up to date have been related to humans. Humans are the direct recipients of new developments and benefit from treatments. This makes human studies more exciting. However, I would be also interested in working with studies related to animals, or plant life, if this is required for the project.
Rachelle's Feedback
It's great that you are open to other avenues; however, you have solid reasoning behind your human-centered focus.
Anonymous Answer
Yes, I sure do. I was so influenced by my grandfather, who is a biological teacher. During my whole childhood, he took me to the forest and jungles to observe beautiful plants, cute animals, and weird bugs. I'm still fascinated by all of these things, and I always hope I can pursue a career related to biology.
Marcie's Feedback
This question actually asks you to pick between working on studies that relate to humans, animals, or plants. Your answer indicates that you'd love to work with all of them, which is great, but it doesn't correctly answer the question you've been asked. Put some thought into what kind of studies you'd like to work on most - human, animal, or plant - and when you answer the question, focus on why you like that one the best.
Anonymous Answer
I find it all fascinating, however, my career goals are centered around working with humans as I am passionate about improving the lives of patients and being able to receive feedback from this.
Amanda's Feedback
You've confirmed that you prefer to work with human studies. You can give this answer more impact by talking briefly about any experience you have working with human studies and how that work contributed toward developing a new medical treatment or achieving a better quality of life for others. If you don't yet have experience working with human studies, you can share the known benefits of human studies and what skills this role would help you gain in order to achieve your ultimate goal of improving patient lives.
Anonymous Answer
I believe all studies are fascinating but I personally believe the life of humans fascinates me the most.
Amanda's Feedback
This is a great start because it's succinct and clear. You can give the interviewer more insight into what kind of work inspires and motivates you by talking about why human studies are the most interesting to you, why you think they're valuable, and how they help move the field of cardiovascular medicine or technology forward.
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