How to Answer: What would your dream job be if you could choose any?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Residency job interview.
23. What would your dream job be if you could choose any?
Why the Interviewer Asks This Question
During your time with them, your interviewers will try to learn about your personality and personal motivators through a variety of questions. This question will allow your interviewers to hear about your passions in life and give them a better sense of what type of resident you will be and how you will mesh with the faculty and staff at the institution.
Written by Rachelle Enns
How to Answer
A hiring manager will be able to tell a lot about your personality by learning about your other career interests. Put some thought to this question before the start of your residency interviews and come prepared to give an answer that shows your creativity, determination, and the fun side of your personality. Focus on an answer that gives some insight into who you are.
Written by Ryan Brunner on February 12th, 2022
Answer Example
"My dream job would be a professional golfer. While I know I don't have the skills to make this a reality, golf is one of my favorite hobbies. I am also a very competitive individual who loves to travel, and this career would allow me to compete at a high level and travel all over the world."
Written by Rachelle Enns
Internal Medicine Example
My dream job would be to host a medical talk show. I enjoy educating people about their medical conditions, and interacting with them. I would love to be able to reach a large audience.
Written by Dr. Shani Saks on November 4th, 2022
Family Medicine Example
"My dream job since I was young has been to become a Family Medicine physician and be able to take care of whole families at every stage of their life. Being a part of this residency would help me in realizing my dream job."
Written by Dr. Griswold on November 5th, 2022
Radiology Example
"My dream job was to become a professional baseball player. Unfortunately I was never very good at it growing up and realized I enjoy taking care of others. Luckily, I found interest in science and medicine, which I think will provide a more intellectually fulfilling career."
Written by Dr. Rodman on February 1st, 2023
Dermatology Example
"My dream job would be to be a dermatologist! I am genuinely so happy to be training to be a physician, I am excited to learn about medicine and to use my knowledge to help patients. I love dermatology as a doctor that cares for patient's skin conditions in a longitudinal way, developing patient relationships and helping patient's live happy, healthy lives."
Written by Dr. Yumeen on December 19th, 2022
Emergency Medicine Example
"My dream job is to become an Emergency Medicine physician. As someone who has already had a career before deciding to go to medical school, I am fortunate to have the perspective of what other jobs outside of medicine are like and what I think will make me feel fulfilled both personally and professionally."
Written by Dr. Smith on December 31st, 2022
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