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Question 13 of 25 for our Environmental Scientist Mock Interview

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Question 13 of 25

Have you ever broken a confidentiality agreement?

"I never have, to my knowledge, broken a confidentiality agreement. Despite my reasons for leaving a position, I would never choose to hurt a previous employer in any way."

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How to Answer: Have you ever broken a confidentiality agreement?

Advice and answer examples written specifically for an Environmental Scientist job interview.

  • 13. Have you ever broken a confidentiality agreement?

      How to Answer

      Companies will have confidentiality agreements for a variety of reasons. These could be to protect their trade secrets or to ensure that you do not bring clients over on the occasion that you leave their company. Talk to the interviewer about your thoughts on confidentiality agreements.

      Written by Rachelle Enns on April 1st, 2021

      Entry Level

      "No. I have only once had a confidentiality agreement and had no problem adhering to it."

      Written by Rachelle Enns on April 1st, 2021

      Answer Example

      "I never have, to my knowledge, broken a confidentiality agreement. Despite my reasons for leaving a position, I would never choose to hurt a previous employer in any way."

      Written by Rachelle Enns on April 1st, 2021

      Experienced

      "Confidentiality agreements are necessary and important to protect an organization. I understand the need for confidentiality and take those factors very seriously. I have never broken the trust of my employer."

      Written by Rachelle Enns on April 1st, 2021

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "No, although I've never been in one. I understand the importance behind one. Not only does it protect an organization but also those within it. I take those very seriously, I've never been one to talk in general, especially when it involves my work."

      Amanda's Feedback

      Confidentiality is very important when it comes to research or proprietary information. While you haven't been required to engage in a confidentiality agreement to date, you can still show the interviewer that you understand how important they are by talking about how such agreements protect companies and employees. Explain that they protect proprietary information from being shared with competitors and provide greater legal protections and options if an unapproved party attempts to use protected information.

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