How to Answer: If you could choose any area in your field to study further, what would you focus on? How would that help you in a career with Johnson & Johnson?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Johnson and Johnson job interview.
38. If you could choose any area in your field to study further, what would you focus on? How would that help you in a career with Johnson & Johnson?
Why the Interviewer Asks This Question
The interviewer wants to know where you are interested in taking your career next. This will help them assess if have a growth mindset, and what your perspective has to offer.
Written by Kevin Downey on February 12th, 2022
How to Answer
Talk to the interviewer about your favorite area of study in relation to biotech/pharma. Discuss why you find this attractive and why you feel that strengthening your skills, in this particular area, would help you fulfill your goals.
Written by Kevin Downey on February 12th, 2022
What NOT to Say
They asked about areas that are within your field. Avoid bringing up continued education pursuits that don't align with the career path you've chosen to pursue through Johnson & Johnson.
Written by Kevin Downey on February 12th, 2022
1st Answer Example
"If I could choose any area of focus, I would enjoy a deeper focus on orthobiologics. The idea of finding advanced ways of assisting the body in healing itself is fascinating to me. If there were advancements in this area, I feel it could help your organization to achieve some major goals as well."
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 3rd, 2021
2nd Answer Example
"If given the opportunity to further my studies, I would choose to focus on biochemical pharmacology. I feel that will help me in this career at Johnson & Johnson since this is one of your larger areas of focus. Your biochemical pharmacology department is so advanced, the idea of landing a job in that area is fascinating to me."
Written by Ryan Brunner on December 3rd, 2021