How to Answer: How do you believe you will complement our department, if you were hired?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Biological Scientist job interview.
12. How do you believe you will complement our department, if you were hired?
How to Answer
If you were awarded the position, what would you bring to the department or organization? Assure the interviewer that you are the right fit for this position.
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Entry Level
"If I were hired, I will compliment your department by adding value to the pressing initiatives you have prioritized such as conservation of the butterfly community and improving sustainability for the insect population in the surrounding wetlands."
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Answer Example
"If I were hired, I feel that I would compliment your organization in a few significant ways. First - I am a fast learner, and I already bring six years' experience in this industry. The time to train me will be reduced. Also, I will bring a solid amount of research on wildlife, which you mentioned you were looking for in your next hire."
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Experienced
"From what I understand, this department has minimal turnover, which is fantastic. If hired, I will bring an outsiders perspective with different experiences and methods, and hopefully, I can help find some areas to improve upon in your research and labs."
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If hired, I will bring an outsider's perspective with different experiences and methods, and hopefully, I can help find some areas to improve upon in your research and labs."
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