What Question Would You Ask If You Were the Interviewer?
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How to use this: start the timer and answer the question out loud (or type it). Then grade yourself 0–3 on each skill with a note of your evidence — exactly as our examiners do. Hit Reveal benchmark & score to see what a model answer scores and how you compare. Everything saves to your browser automatically.
Answer timer
6:00/ 6 min suggested
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Answer the question
What Question Would You Ask If You Were the Interviewer?
Which question would you most want to ask if you were the interviewer?
Likely follow-ups
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Why did you choose that specific question?
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What would you be looking for in an ideal answer?
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What does your choice of question reveal about what you value in a dentist?
Your answer
Speak it out loud and we'll type it for you (free), or type your own notes — then mark yourself below.
Resources & frameworks
- Answer the question directly, give evidence, then reflect on what it means for you as a dentist.
What strong answers doReveal the benchmark
Hidden so they don't bias your answer. Score yourself first, then reveal them to compare.
- Choose a question that reveals something meaningful about a candidate's character or values, not just their knowledge.
- Show that you have thought carefully about what interviewers are looking for -- this demonstrates insight.
- Be prepared to answer the question yourself.
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Mark yourself
Score each skill against the rubric, then add a line of evidence. Scale:
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Quick mark:Completion: 0%
Critical Thinking
0/3Demonstrates sophisticated thinking about what matters in a dental school candidate
Self Awareness
0/3The chosen question reveals their own values and priorities
Insight
0/3Shows genuine understanding of the interview process
Communication
0/3Can explain and justify the question choice clearly
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Reflect & score
What would you change next time?
Your overall score / 10
Total: 0/12(Core 0/6 • Extra 0/6 • Score 0/10)
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