Clinical Research Mock Interview
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Question 7 of 30
Tell me about a study that you dream of participating in, one day.
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"As a high-school student, a friend of mine was impacted by a rare, genetic form of heart disease. I have always been interested in learning more about the disease and seeking alternative forms of treatment. I have been reading about the medical advancements for years, but I think there is more work to be done. That would be a dream project for me."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"My grandmother was diagnosed with advanced Alzheimer's in her 80's and I have always been passionate about research related to that disease. My dream research project would be in early detection and prevention of Alzheimer's."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
A dream study would be (X past study you saw on the company's website or social media pages), because (X reasons why this study interests you, such as ability to work on the study abroad for a given period of time).
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
The interviewer is asking this question in a friendly way to figure out what type of research is closest to your heart. The answer to this question could be a bit personal. If you are comfortable with that, this is a great time to show the interviewer a little bit about yourself.
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I have a firm interest in studying childhood depression. I have a younger sibling who suffered from severe childhood depression, and the topic has always been close to me. If I could offer something to that area of study, that would be very fulfilling work for me."
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My father was diagnosed with cancer in his late 70's and I have always been passionate about research related to that disease. My dream research project would be in the early detection and prevention of cancer.
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You do a great job of personalizing your response, which gives your words added meaning and impact. Good for you for pursuing research in this important area!
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