Pediatric Genetic Counselor Interview Questions

1 Share an experience when you applied new technology or information in your job. How did it help your company?
2 Describe an experience when you provided genetic counseling in specified areas of clinical genetics such as obstetrics, pediatrics, oncology and neurology.
3 What kind of experience do you have discussing testing options and the associated risks, benefits and limitations with patients and families to assist them in making informed decisions?
4 Describe your method to interpret laboratory results and communicate findings to patients or physicians.
5 What is the key to success when communicating with the public.
6 Share an experience you had in dealing with a difficult person and how you handled the situation.
7 Tell me how you organize, plan, and prioritize your work.
8 Tell me about an experience in which you analyzed information and evaluated results to choose the best solution to a problem.
9 Share an example of a time you had to gather information from multiple sources. How did you determine which information was relevant?
10 Please share an experience in which you presented to a group. What was the situation and how did it go?
11 How would you rate your writing skills? (Ask for an example that demonstrates great writing skills.)
12 Provide an example of a time when you were able to demonstrate excellent listening skills. What was the situation and outcome?
13 Provide an experience in which you were sensitive to somone's needs or feelings. How did your helpfulness affect your work environment?
14 Walk me through how you determine or coordinate treatment plans by requesting laboratory services, reviewing genetics or counseling literature, and considering histories or diagnostic data.
15 What have you found to be the best way to interview patients or review medical records to obtain comprehensive patient or family medical histories, and document findings?