Clinical Research Associate Mock Interview
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Question 30 of 40
How would you handle an unethical request from a superior?
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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
This question touches on a few components: communication, integrity, and action. When preparing a response, consider the various factors and influences that go into the circumstances, such as potential miscommunication or misinterpretation. If you have an example of a time when you have encountered this in the past, then use it! The interviewer is looking for how gracefully and professionally you might navigate this situation.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"Maintaining integrity in clinical research is extremely important, so I would handle this situation very carefully. First, I want to clarify the request to ensure I am not misinterpreting it. I would also want to do that in writing and request a response via email or memo to ensure that I best understand what is being asked of me. Once I understand clearly, I politely indicate my discomfort with the task and suggest an alternative approach. If my supervisor were to persist, I would ultimately seek guidance from a superior."
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