State Epidemiologist Interview Questions

16 Share a time when you successfully used scientific rules or methods to solve a problem at work.
17 Please share an experience in which you presented to a group. What was the situation and how did it go?
18 How would you rate your writing skills? (Ask for an example that demonstrates great writing skills.)
19 Provide an example of a time when you were able to demonstrate excellent listening skills. What was the situation and outcome?
20 Provide an example when your ethics were tested.
21 Please share with me an example of how you helped coach or mentor someone. What improvements did you see in the person's knowledge or skills?
22 Share an experience in which your attention to detail and thoroughness had an impact on your last company.
23 Name a time when you provided expertise in the design, management and evaluation of study protocols and health status questionnaires, sample selection and analysis.
24 Share a time when you willingly took on additional responsibilities or challenges. How did you successfully meet all of the demands of these responsibilities? (Make sure the candidate is a self-starter and can demonstrate some initiative.)
25 What is the most challenging part of overseeing public health programs, including statistical analysis, health care planning, surveillance systems, and public health improvement?
26 Provide an experience that demonstrates your ability to manage time effectively. What were the challenges and results?
27 What kind of experience do you have investigating diseases or parasites to determine cause and risk factors, progress, life cycle, or mode of transmission?
28 Share an example of when you went above and beyond the "call of duty". (Look for answers that show the candidate is dependable.)
29 How do you balance cooperation with others and independent thinking? Share an example. (Try to determine if the candidate has a cooperative attitude or is otherwise good-natured.)
30 Walk me through how you would educate healthcare workers, patients, and the public about infectious and communicable diseases, including disease transmission and prevention.