How to Answer: When have you given a suggestion on improving an exhibit? Was your suggestion well-received?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Zookeeper job interview.
1. When have you given a suggestion on improving an exhibit? Was your suggestion well-received?
How to Answer
Have you ever presented an idea to your supervisor that you felt would improve animal care, or efficiency on the job? Talk to the interviewer about your willingness to present new thoughts and ideas in the workplace.
Written by Rachelle Enns
Answer Example
"I had an idea recently on how we could improve water conservation in the penguin exhibit. I brought the idea to my supervisor who gave me the opportunity to present my idea. It was well received and the zoo is taking a closer look, with a team of engineers, on how they could make that happen."
Written by Rachelle Enns
Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback
Anonymous Answer
"Every day we have to do display development on a certain enclosure, which I have taken part in a few times. Most recently I noticed our common boas hide was too small, so I pitched an idea of developing a new one, decorated a much larger hide, and added it to the enclosure so she had somewhere she could hide more effectively."
Amanda's Feedback
Good example! It shows that you pay attention to the details and are willing to speak up when you feel an improvement could be made. Consider wrapping up your response by sharing how your suggestion was received by others. Did they immediately agree with you or did you have to persuade them to see the situation the same way that you did?