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Question 26 of 30 for our Zoologist Mock Interview

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Question 26 of 30

What is your process for making difficult decisions when it comes to an animal's care?

The interviewer wants to know you understand that there are tough parts of being a zoologist and that, at times, you will need to make decisions that may feel difficult but are in the best interest of the animal. The interviewer will use your answer to determine if you can handle those difficult choices. Explain the process you use to determine what is best for the animals you care for.

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  • 26. What is your process for making difficult decisions when it comes to an animal's care?

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

      The interviewer wants to know you understand that there are tough parts of being a zoologist and that, at times, you will need to make decisions that may feel difficult but are in the best interest of the animal. The interviewer will use your answer to determine if you can handle those difficult choices. Explain the process you use to determine what is best for the animals you care for.

      Written by Lindsay Williams Ortega on January 22nd, 2022

      What You Should Say

      Think about a time you had to make a difficult decision about an animal's health or safety. Discuss the steps you took to determine what was ultimately best for that animal and describe the outcome.

      Written by Lindsay Williams Ortega on January 22nd, 2022

      Answer Example

      "My process is to evaluate what is best for the animal's health and wellbeing and the safety of other animals at the facility and the staff members. Sometimes really tough decisions need to be made, and while it weighs on you a bit, at the end of the day, I strive to make the best decision for the animals and staff."

      Written by Lindsay Williams Ortega on January 22nd, 2022