How to Answer: What are you reading right now?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Medical School job interview.
30. What are you reading right now?
Why the Interviewer Asks This Question
In asking about what you are currently choosing to read, your interviewers are looking to discover a couple of things about you. First and foremost, they want to hear that you have the curiosity to feed your mind regularly. They'll also gain more knowledge about your interests.
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How to Answer
Talk to the interviewers about a book that you are currently reading. If you are not currently reading a book, talk about one that has impacted you. Explain why this book is important to you and why you chose to read it.
Written by Ryan Brunner on August 29th, 2022
1st Answer Example
"I have a few different reading passions, from self-help type books to fantasy fiction. I'm currently reading "Lincoln," the renowned Abraham Lincoln biography by David Herbert Donald. For the past week, I've been almost unable to put the book down because he led such a fascinating and inspiring life on his way to the presidency."
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2nd Answer Example
"I am reading a textbook on aviation principles. I am interested in civilian aviation and would love to obtain my private pilot license in the future. I love learning about the physics of flying and the history of aviation as well."
Written by Dr. Rodman on December 11th, 2022
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