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Question 35 of 40 for our Medical Laboratory Technician Mock Interview

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Question 35 of 40

Do you feel that you are capable of working independently, rather than having a supervisor or coworker work with you?

Like any other medical department, medical laboratories have unit managers or supervisors who oversee the day-to-day operations and assign duties to personnel within that department. However, medical laboratory technicians are expected to learn skills that will enable them to work independently of other staff. The interviewer wants to know that you are comfortable with being given independent assignments. Be sure that your confidence does not come across as "being cocky." You can do that by stating that you are comfortable working independently, but that you don't mind working with a partner or team, and that you also ask for help if you are unsure about something.

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How to Answer: Do you feel that you are capable of working independently, rather than having a supervisor or coworker work with you?

Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Medical Laboratory Technician job interview.

  • 35. Do you feel that you are capable of working independently, rather than having a supervisor or coworker work with you?

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

      Like any other medical department, medical laboratories have unit managers or supervisors who oversee the day-to-day operations and assign duties to personnel within that department. However, medical laboratory technicians are expected to learn skills that will enable them to work independently of other staff. The interviewer wants to know that you are comfortable with being given independent assignments. Be sure that your confidence does not come across as "being cocky." You can do that by stating that you are comfortable working independently, but that you don't mind working with a partner or team, and that you also ask for help if you are unsure about something.

      Written by Heather Douglass

      Entry Level Example

      "I have no problem working independently. I do enjoy working with a team as well, because I feel like, as a new medical lab tech, I can learn a lot from my peers."

      Written by Ryan Brunner

      Answer Example

      "I am very comfortable working independently. Wherever I work, I try to learn the routine of the lab and what my supervisor expects of our team so that my independent work can be an asset to the team. Although I am comfortable working alone, I also enjoy the company of others and am willing to work with a partner or team."

      Written by Heather Douglass

      Experienced Example

      "Throughout my career, I have worked in various laboratory settings. Some of those settings required that the techs have a lab partner and others required independent work. I feel that because of my experience, I can work well in either environment."

      Written by Ryan Brunner

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "I can work independently at the same time I am also a good team player."

      Lauren's Feedback

      It would be better to respond with more specificity. An interviewer will read a general response like this many times. It is your responsibility to offer unique responses that will help you stand out from other candidates with similar skillsets.
      "I am very confident in my abilities and have worked a lot independently throughout my career. I would have no hesitations working alone or within a group."
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