How to Answer: Who has been an inspiration to your career as a psychiatrist?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for an Addiction Psychiatrist job interview.
17. Who has been an inspiration to your career as a psychiatrist?
How to Answer
The interviewer would like to know if there has been anyone who has mentored you and helped to get you where you are today. When answering this question choose someone who truly inspired you to ensure a more authentic response. You don't have to tell a long story here but do provide some context about your own personal characteristics that led you to admire this person. Bonus points if the person is in the same career field as the position for which you are interviewing. Provide specific examples of how this person inspired you.
Written by Rachelle Enns
Answer Example
"A couple of people have been inspiring to me, in my psychology career. My father, a pediatrician, has been my inspiration and mentor throughout my childhood, adulthood, and career. He has always encouraged me and pushed me to be the best doctor that I could be. Second, my more specific mentor is one of my former professors who I met when completing my doctorate. She is a brilliant individual and taught me to think about a problem or situation in a hundred different ways. I am thankful to have a couple of great mentors and influencers who have helped to shape who I am."
Written by Rachelle Enns