Commonly asked questions
Ranked among the most difficult to answer were vague, open-ended or very general questions.
- Tell me about yourself - Don't come across as arrogant - tell real strengths.
- What are your greatest strengths? - Think in terms of what value you will bring to the program
- Tell me about your weaknesses? - Tell about something that doesn't expose some horrible shortcoming, such as "I"m a perfectionist, I trust people too much." Don't respond with I"m insensitive and lazy.
- Why are you applying for this specialty?
- Where do you see yourself in 5 - 10 years? - Will you be an ambassador for the program when you leave?
The Do's and Don'ts of an Interview
Watch this 10 minute video of SSOM grads giving examples of the right and wrong way to answer interview questions.
