Gastroenterology Fellowship Mock Interview
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Question 17 of 35
How would you describe your personality using just three words?
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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.
Your interviewers pose this question for two reasons. First, they want some insight into your personality to get a feel for how you will fit in with their Gastroenterology Fellowship program. They also want to hear how you view yourself. Notice they do not ask how others would describe you but how YOU would describe 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.
"If I could describe my personality to you in three words, I would say that I am compassionate, intelligent, and fluid. My personality is well suited for the gastrointestinal care environment as my patients' well-being is always at the top of my mind. My intelligence will carry me through my fellowship and into my career as a physician focused on both clinical care and translational research. My ability to adapt and change with any situation sets me apart from most people because I thrive in environments where things don't remain constant every day."
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
Since you only have three words, make sure the words that you use will make a lasting impact on your interviewers. Some possible words to use include adaptable, brave, compassionate, respectful, helpful, positive, thoughtful, and versatile. As you prepare for a question like this, try to avoid giving the same canned answers other candidates give. Explain your reasons for choosing these words to describe yourself.
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adaptable(flexible), respectful, hardworking, helpful, compassionate, positive, thoughtful, and versatile.
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These are all strong adjectives that show you have the perfect demeanor and personality to be a physician. However, do note that the question asks for just three. Make sure to follow the instructions and provide your top three words. Also, consider supporting your assertions with an example or two. Great job!
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