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Question 9 of 35 for our Anesthesiologist Mock Interview

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Question 9 of 35

Where do you see your career as an anesthesiologist taking you in the next 5 years?

"In five years I would like to be indispensable--that's tongue-in-cheek bravado, I know. What I really mean is that I'd like to contribute to the department to the extent such that I would be considered a valued asset on educational, professional, and ethical levels within the profession and within the organization. Engaging in such qualities is true leadership."

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How to Answer: Where do you see your career as an anesthesiologist taking you in the next 5 years?

Advice and answer examples written specifically for an Anesthesiologist job interview.

  • 9. Where do you see your career as an anesthesiologist taking you in the next 5 years?

      How to Answer

      It's impossible to know where you will be in 5 years, but you need to assure the interviewer that, given all possible circumstances, you see yourself working as an anesthesiologist with them for the long term. For example, you can offer to seek leadership in the organization. Another example, taking this question on a track similar to the one about self-development, it can be answered similarly with how you plan to improve within your vocation. Alternatively, with the advancements in technology and medicine that are happening (according to IBM, total medical knowledge is doubling every 77 days!), this question can be your chance to tell the interviewer how you plan to be a part of the action. The energy that you put into this answer will show the interviewer your motivation level.

      Written by Jaymie Payne on June 4th, 2023

      Entry Level Example

      "In five years I would like to be indispensable--that's tongue-in-cheek bravado, I know. What I really mean is that I'd like to contribute to the department to the extent such that I would be considered a valued asset on educational, professional, and ethical levels within the profession and within the organization. Engaging in such qualities is true leadership."

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Answer Example

      "As a newer anesthesiologist, my focus short term is to find a reputable organization to join so that I can get established, grow and develop. In three to five years, I would like to be exploring specialty areas and potentially pursue additional certifications that would allow me to add more value to the organization and to continue to grow and expand my own skill set and expertise."

      Written by Jaymie Payne on June 14th, 2023

      Experienced Example

      "Five years from now I would like to be teaching residents in this department. I feel like I am progressing at a rate that will make this a possibility and want to share my experience, intuition, and epiphanies with those who are learning."

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "I hope to achieve a healthy work/ life balance, where I will focus more on research and writing."

      Rachelle's Feedback

      Solid! If you are comfortable sharing what type of research and writing, or the areas of focus most interesting to you, that would be a great add.

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