How to Answer: What are some of the first things you'd like to accomplish if you are offered this position?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Surgical First Assistant job interview.
14. What are some of the first things you'd like to accomplish if you are offered this position?
How to Answer
The way you answer this question could be potentially hazardous if you aren't careful. Of course, you don't want to be a slacker and say that you want to know where the break room is and check what your days off are going to be. Also, going in the completely opposite direction by stating changes you intend to make within the department could be a bad move, too. This is a time to focus on how you will fit into the company and department you are joining. So, the answer to this question should start with taking some time to learn culture and practices.
Written by Darby Faubion on December 13th, 2018
Entry Level
"I am new to this profession and think it would be beneficial for me to get to know the surgical team I will be working with and learn from them. I would like to set some goals with my supervisor regarding things that he feels I should accomplish by a certain time."
Written by Darby Faubion on December 13th, 2018
Answer Example
"At first, I'd really like to get to know the team I will be working with and find out how I can become an asset to them. I am very interested to learn about the company, as a whole, and see if any of my past experience would be something that management would like to utilize as we work together to make this company the first choice for patients."
Written by Darby Faubion on December 13th, 2018
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