Wildlife Biologist Interview Questions

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16 Share an example of when you went above and beyond the "call of duty". (Look for answers that show the candidate is dependable.)
17 Tell me about the last time you oversaw the care and distribution of zoo animals, working with curators and zoo directors to determine the best way to contain animals, maintain their habitats and manage facilities.
18 Share an experience in which your attention to detail and thoroughness had an impact on your last company.
19 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?
20 Provide a time when you were able to identify a complex problem, evaluate the options, and implement a solution. How did the solution benefit your employer?
21 Provide an example when your ethics were tested.
22 Name a time when you raised specimens for study and observation or for use in experiments. How did it go?
23 Provide a time when you worked in a rapidly evolving workplace. How did you deal with the change? (Make sure the candidate is flexible.)
24 Share an experience in which you successfully coordinated with others. How about a coordination effort that was not as successful?
25 Provide a time when you dealt calmly and effectively with a high-stress situation.
26 What is the most challenging part of organizing and conducting experimental studies with live animals in controlled or natural surroundings?
27 Tell me about the last time you made recommendations on management systems and planning for wildlife populations and habitat, consulting with stakeholders and the public at large to explore options.
28 Name a time when your advice to management led to an improvement in your company or otherwise helped your employer.
29 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.)
30 Provide an example of when you were persistent in the face of obstacles.