Tell me about a time when you needed to seek advice. What did you learn from the situation? Do you find it easy to ask for help?

"At this point in my career, the majority of work that I do is assisting and mentoring junior clinical researchers. I do have an industry mentor whom I meet with on a monthly basis. We discuss new approaches to research and recent breakthroughs. Also, I learn quite frequently from my new researchers who are recent graduates. They are so eager, and fresh in their knowledge that I greatly appreciate their fresh set of eyes in the lab."

The interviewer is looking for your ability to seek mentorship, feedback, and how well you implement suggestions for improvement. The ability to ask for, receive, and execute feedback is incredibly necessary to be successful in any career. You can answer this question using a specific example but be sure to avoid breaching any confidentiality agreements.

"When I first began with Company ABC I found myself in a complicated situation with a patient who had a psycho-social disorder. I had never worked with a patient this severe and found myself losing some control in the situation. I sought advice from my supervisor who gave me multiple case studies to read. Learning what others had done in similar situations gave me the ability to implement their methods. Eventually, I was able to create my professional methods for managing this patient. I have no problem seeking help when needed as I firmly believe there is always more to learn."