Authentic stories for interview day

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If you had to choose to become any animal, what animal would you choose and what do you think that says about you?
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How do you deal with doubt?
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Which of the 4 seasons do you think is best and why?
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What was the most important thing you learned this week?
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What was the most important thing you learned today?
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Which of your physical possessions means the most to you and why?
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What superpower do you dream of having and why?
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If you were to repeat one day this week, describe the day and explain why you would repeat it.
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What was the most significant event of your week and why?
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What was the most significant event of your day and why?
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What is your greatest achievement this week and why?
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Describe a fear that you overcame and explain how you did it.
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What lesson has been the most important in shaping your life?
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If you could write a novel what would it be about and why?
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When things become challenging, what is the first step you take?
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What is the greatest challenge you've faced?
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What is your greatest leadership experience?
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What is your favourite book and why?
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How do you imagine your career's legacy, what important contributions do you want to make?
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If you had the opportunity to contribute to any organization or effort which would it be?
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What is the most important thing you have contributed to?
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What is something that is important to your day to day life? Do you live your life in a particular way?
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What subject is your favorite and why?
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Who is your mentor or role model?
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What are the 3 qualities that most completely describe you and why?
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What is your happiest memory?
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If you could go into the past and teach yourself any lesson, what lesson would that be?
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Where do you hope you will be in 5 years?
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What is the thing you most want to achieve outside of medicine?
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What activity are you the best at and what does that mean to you?
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What are you really looking forward to this week? I want to hear whether it'll be by yourself, with friends or family, where it'll be, and something specific why you think it'll be extra special
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Tell me about something you learnt last week. What about it stuck with you?
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There's a saying that "everyone is fighting a battle you know nothing about". What is the hardest thing you're currently going through? Does it affect the people around you too?
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Is winning more important than ethics? Can you tell me a time when you thought you might have crossed the line?
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I normally have a well-thought out schedule for the week and I slot in time to hang out with friends online over a drink. What are you looking forward to next week? It might be something small or big.
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I'm a rainy day person. I love walking in the rain because it's calming to me and helps me think through hard problems. Does the weather affect your mood normally? Would your best friend would agree?
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I'm fascinated with influential people and how they affect us. Can you share with me someone you deeply respect? What is it about them that makes them special?
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How do you think your week so far compares with last week? Did you feel you had a good handle on your day-to-day?
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Can you tell me about an amazing adventure you had? Take a moment to really visualise it. Pause to feel the emotions you experienced during key moments and do your best to relive your story. I'd love to hear it!
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I adore children's books and the type of illustration that normally goes with it. What's your favorite childhood story? Do you think it has influenced you in some way?
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