Medical Laboratory Technician Mock Interview
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Question 20 of 40
Do you feel that you are capable of working independently, rather than having a supervisor or coworker work with you?
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Heather Douglass has over 20 years of experience as a Career Coach, Recruiter, and HR Specialist. Much of her experience is as a Technical Recruiter in the healthcare industry.
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.
Heather Douglass has over 20 years of experience as a Career Coach, Recruiter, and HR Specialist. Much of her experience is as a Technical Recruiter in the healthcare industry.
"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."
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
"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."
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
"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."
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Yes, I am capable of working independently as long as I have had the proper training to do the given tasks. I am not afraid to ask questions when I am confused or if something is unclear to me.
Rachelle's Feedback
The fact that you mention your ability to ask for help is a great touch. Excellent response.
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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