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What Question Would You Ask If You Were the Interviewer?

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Data Interpretation · 6 minSelf-marked
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 doctor.
What strong answers do
Reveal 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:

0Not shown1Limited2Good3Excellent
Quick mark:Completion: 0%

Critical Thinking

0/3

Demonstrates sophisticated thinking about what matters in a dental school candidate

Self Awareness

0/3

The chosen question reveals their own values and priorities

Insight

0/3

Shows genuine understanding of the interview process

Communication

0/3

Can 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
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