Brainstorming

Brainstorming

Type in the name of the company you are going to have an interview with.

SMART GOALS

How ambitious are you?

Over the next five years, I will focus on completing my bachelor's degree by the fall of 2026, gaining relevant certifications such as GCP or CCRA, and expanding my industry knowledge. During this time, I will prioritize building a strong network by attending events and connecting with clinical research professionals. I will continue to work to transition into a new role as a CRA or Training Specialist over the next year. In doing this I will obtain more hands-on experience in clinical trials or training program development. By the second year, I will continue to strengthen my expertise through additional certifications, professional development, and leadership opportunities. In the following years, i'll take on more responsibilities, leading projects, mentoring others, and refining my specialized skills. Continuous learning and staying updated on industry advancements will position me for senior roles, such as Lead CRA, Training Manager. By the fifth year, i’ll be well-prepared to step into leadership positions, leveraging my experiences and knowledge to contribute meaningfully to an organization's success as well as driving my career forward.

My vision for the future

Where and how do you see yourself in 5 years time?


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Long-term Goals

What are your long-term goals ?


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Obtain my bachelor's degree and lock in a position that I feel fulfilled in.

Short-term Goals

What are your short-term goals ?


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Find ways in my current role that will help strengthen the areas that I am interested in but weak.

Reflection

What are the top 5 things you want to get out of your next job?

What experience have you got from your previous jobs? Make sure you specify all your previous work experience, part-time jobs, vacation jobs, voluntary work, and unpaid work experience that are relevant for the position you are applying for.

Career Progression

Work Life Balance

Flexibility

Great Pay/Benefits

Utilization of Skills

What are your interests?

Describe a typical work day in your previous/current position.

Communication

Trouble Shooting

Teaching Others

Training

Clinical Research

What are you good at?

Why will/did you leave your existing/last job?

Reviewing materials

Finding efficiencies

Being a liaison

Creating training materials

Research- 10 Jobs of Interest

Do you fully understand what this position implies?

After you've made some research on the company, read the job description thoroughly, and try to fully understand what your responsibilities will be.

Clinical Trial Manager

What would you do on the first day?
What about the first week(s)? Fill in some of the actions that you are planning to take.

Project Management

Regulatory Manager

Clinical Trial Specialist

CRA - Clinical Research Associate (In house or Remote w/travel)

What will be your main tasks?


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Training Specialist

What do you think the main challenges will be?


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Stop Light

CRA

Training Specialist

Healthcare Project Manager

Clinical Staff Service Manager

Clinical Study Lead

Data Team Analyst

How would you describe yourself?


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Project Management

What are your hobbies?


What do you like to do in your free time? What was the last film you saw or the last book you read? Think of the activities that relax you the most. Fill in several hobbies.

Hobby

Skills

Are you qualified for this position?


Interviewers will want to know whether or not you are able to do the job.

Answer the questions from this section and see if you are the right person for this position.

Hire me because:

What is the most compelling reason you should be hired?

Compelling hiring reason

Differentiating aptitudes

What can you do for this job that other candidates can't? Why?

Differentiating aptitude

Observed by my colleagues, superiors

Which qualities were easily observed by your colleagues and/or your former/existing boss?

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Observed qualities

Weaknesses

What are your weaknesses?


Examples:

Weakness

How do you work on overcoming these weaknesses?


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Strengths

What strengths qualify you for this job?



Example:

Strength

Explanation

Why do you think you have this strength?


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70/20/10 Model

Research the company

You should find and learn as much as you can about the company where you are having an interview.

The interviewer will want to see what you know about them and why you chose the company.

Doing your homework will show that you are really interested.

Refresh knowledge

What do you know about the company's main goal and vision?


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GCP

Regulatory Compliance

Collaborate with teams

History

What do you know about the history of the company?


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Company history

Innovations

What kind of innovations does this company have?


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Innovation

liais with study sites

What is the company's turnover for last year?

vendors

Healthcare projects

What products does this company have?


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Product

Size

What is the size of this company?

Company size

Take on project coordination tasks

What can you do for this company that someone else can't?


Type in several unique traits that will turn you into the perfect candidate for the position.

Unique skill

Job Shadowing

What do you know about the company?


Type a short description of the company's background.

Background

Earn Certifications

Why do you want to work for this company?


Think of what you can do for them, not of what they can do for you.

Reason to work