By Unknown / Posted on 14:18
- 1.
Why do you want this clinical research associate job? Again, companies
want to hire people who are passionate about the job, so you should have
a great answer about why you want the position. (And if you don't? You
probably should apply elsewhere.) First, identify a couple of key
factors that make the role a great fit for you (e.g., “I love customer
support because I love the constant human interaction and the
satisfaction that comes from helping someone solve a problem"), then
share why you love the company (e.g., “I’ve always been passionate about
education, and I think you guys are doing great things, so I want to be
a part of it”).
- 2.
What have you learned from mistakes on the clinical research associate
job? Candidates without specific examples often do not seem credible.
However, the example shared should be fairly inconsequential,
unintentional, and a learned lesson should be gleaned from it. Moving
ahead without group assistance while assigned to a group project meant
to be collaborative is a good example.
- 3.
What challenges are you looking for in this clinical research associate
position? A typical interview question to determine what you are
looking for your in next job, and whether you would be a good fit for
the position being hired for, is "What challenges are you looking for in
a position?" The best way to answer questions about the challenges you
are seeking is to discuss how you would like to be able to effectively
utilize your skills and experience if you were hired for the job. You
can also mention that you are motivated by challenges, have the ability
to effectively meet challenges, and have the flexibility and skills
necessary to handle a challenging job. You can continue by describing
specific examples of challenges you have met and goals you have achieved
in the past.
- 4.
Describe a typical work week for clinical research associate position?
Interviewers expect a candidate for employment to discuss what they do
while they are working in detail. Before you answer, consider the
position you are applying for and how your current or past positions
relate to it. The more you can connect your past experience with the job
opening, the more successful you will be at answering the questions. It
should be obvious that it's not a good idea talk about non-work related
activities that you do on company time, but, I've had applicants tell
me how they are often late because they have to drive a child to school
or like to take a long lunch break to work at the gym. Keep your answers
focused on work and show the interviewer that you're organized ("The
first thing I do on Monday morning is check my voicemail and email, then
I prioritize my activities for the week.") and efficient.
- 5.
What is your biggest weakness? No one likes to answer this question
because it requires a very delicate balance. You simply can’t lie and
say you don’t have one; you can’t trick the interviewer by offering up a
personal weakness that is really a strength (“Sometimes, I work too
much and don’t maintain a work-life balance.”); and you shouldn’t be so
honest that you throw yourself under the bus (“I’m not a morning person
so I’m working on getting to the office on time.”) Think of a small flaw
like “I sometimes get sidetracked by small details”, “I am occasionally
not as patient as I should be with subordinates or co-workers who do
not understand my ideas”, or “I am still somewhat nervous and
uncomfortable with my public-speaking skills and would like to give more
presentations and talk in front of others or in meetings.” Add that you
are aware of the problem and you are doing your best to correct it by
taking a course of action.
- 6.
Why should the we hire you as clinical research associate position?
This is the part where you link your skills, experience, education and
your personality to the job itself. This is why you need to be utterly
familiar with the job description as well as the company culture.
Remember though, it’s best to back them up with actual examples of say,
how you are a good team player. It is possible that you may not have as
much skills, experience or qualifications as the other candidates. What
then, will set you apart from the rest? Energy and passion might. People
are attracted to someone who is charismatic, who show immense amount of
energy when they talk, and who love what it is that they do. As you
explain your compatibility with the job and company, be sure to portray
yourself as that motivated, confident and energetic person, ever- ready
to commit to the cause of the company.
- 7.
What do you know about our company? Follow these three easy research
tips before your next job interview: 1) Visit the company website; look
in the “about us” section and “careers” sections 2) Visit the company’s
LinkedIn page (note, you must have a LinkedIn account — its free to sign
up) to view information about the company 3) Google a keyword search
phrase like “press releases” followed by the company name; you’ll find
the most recent news stories shared by the company Remember, just
because you have done your “homework”, it does not mean you need to
share ALL of it during the interview! Reciting every fact you’ve learned
is almost as much of a turn off as not knowing anything at all! At a
minimum, you should include the following in your answer: 1. What type
of product or service the company sells 2. How long the company has been
in business 3. What the company culture is like OR what the company
mission statement is, and how the culture and/or mission relate to your
values or personality
- 8.
Why do you want to work with us? More likely than not, the interviewer
wishes to see how much you know about the company culture, and whether
you can identify with the organization’s values and vision. Every
organization has its strong points, and these are the ones that you
should highlight in your answer. For example, if the company emphasizes
on integrity with customers, then you mention that you would like to be
in such a team because you yourself believe in integrity. It doesn’t
have to be a lie. In the case that your values are not in line with the
ones by the company, ask yourself if you would be happy working there.
If you have no issue with that, go ahead. But if you are aware of the
company culture and realize that there is some dilemma you might be
facing, you ought to think twice. The best policy is to be honest with
yourself, and be honest with the interviewer with what is it in the
company culture that motivates you.
- 9.
Did the salary we offer attract you to this clinical research associate
job? The interviewer could be asking you this question for a number of
reasons. Obviously, the salary is an important factor to your interest
in this job, but it should not be the overriding reason for your
interest. A good answer to this question is, “The salary was very
attractive, but the job itself is what was most attractive to me.
- 10.
Do you have any questions to ask us? Never ask Salary, perks, leave,
place of posting, etc. regarded questions. Try to ask more about the
company to show how early you can make a contribution to your
organization like “Sir, with your kind permission I would like to know
more about induction and developmental programs?” OR Sir, I would like
to have my feedback, so that I can analyze and improve my strengths and
rectify my shortcomings.
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