What do you know about our creative employee development programs? Would you be interested in any of them?
For this question, be sure to do your research on the organization to learn about its development programs and be able to speak about them knowledgeably. Let your interviewer know that you would appreciate and value working for an organization that is willing to re-invest in its staff to help them become better. If you see that any of the programs that Smith & Nephew offers interests you, let your interviewer know that it interests you and why it interests you.
"I really loved reading about the great programs that Smith & Nephew has in place to help their staff achieve their dreams. It is great that young professionals can gain great leadership ideas and experience and I love that the company also seeks out future leaders to create succession plans. To me, I'd be highly interested in the Elevate program to help me connect with other women within the organization and to help develop me into a future leader in the clinical operations here."
"As a graduate of a reputable microbiology program entering the workforce, I'd be highly interested in participating in your Young Professional Forum. I have plans to pursue an MBA part-time while working full-time and gaining experience because of my dreams to excel into the business management side of research and development. I really believe that connecting with other young professionals with lofty goals is important and I was pleased to see that the organization and the senior management team endorse this program."
