Giving back to the community is really important to us. What are you doing in your current position to give back?
Charitable giving is common in the medical device industry. The interviewer wants to see that you care about more than just a job but that you find joy and purpose in giving back to your community.
"At my company, we are close to an elementary school and volunteers are needed to read to the students each week. I volunteered immediately and have been part of this program for 2 years. Sometimes it is hard to leave the office each week because I'm so busy, but each time I go there, it is so rewarding."
"My company didn't have a robust volunteerism program and we are pretty small, so I actually started a school supply drive to benefit schools in our community. This isn't something our teams were used to doing, so it took some promotion, but in the end, we ended up with a huge amount to donate. The schools were so pleased and it really boosted engagement at our office."
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
I work closely with a number of organizations that help the community: the Lupus Foundation, Bendcare, United Rheumatology, and the American College of Rheumatology.
Rachelle's Feedback
Excellent! Hiring authorities really enjoy seeing volunteer/community involvement. Try giving more detail in regard to what you do with/for these organizations.
