“When preparing for an interview, always identify in advance all examples which can highlight your ability to solve problems and think outside the box. My tip however is in the preparation, people just think about the examples they will talk about but they don’t actually practice by verbalizing the answer out loud. Very often when we go into the example it doesn’t come out as clear as it did in our head. In an interview, unless you have practiced your examples out loud it can often lack the impact you thought it would have.”
“Give us an honest and detailed overview about yourself in your application. What’s driving your motivation for Stryker and how do you fit with our company? The more information we have about you, the easier it will be to find the perfect match for you within Stryker. Be self-confident and be yourself! Also, once invited to an on-site interview, you’re almost there and that means you are an outstanding candidate for Stryker.”
“My number one tip would be to do your homework and come prepared for the interview. Visit our careers site to find out more about our culture and offerings, research the role youre applying for and find out who you will be meeting with prior to the interview – all these things will give you an edge.”
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8 . How would you describe yourself?
This question is like the Tell me about yourself question usually asked at the beginning of an interview, but there are some subtle differences. It belongs to the family of reflective questions where the interviewer is assessing your cognitive abilities, as opposed to the more factual and matter-of-fact âTell Me About Yourselfâ question.
If you havenât yet received any LinkedIn recommendations, try to obtain them. Also, offer to write your own recommendations for them – both received and given recommendations will be visible in your profile and will tell the interviewer exactly what you want to be known about your values, your attitude towards work and relationships.
This question is asked 51% more frequently at Stryker than at other companies.
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9 . Tell me about a stressful situation and how you dealt with it
Nowadays, professional life is stressful everywhere and always. However, there are levels of stress that are so common that we consider them normal, and there are times when they really skyrocket.
Your future employer wants to know how you will behave in such times, whether you will be a helping hand or a burden.
- What helped you persevere?
- Was there an element that you enjoyed?
For example, in one of our projects, my team and I had to hit a really tough timeline for a customer, which seemed almost impossible in the beginning. However, we knew that we owned the results and that a major decision by the customer depended on the outcome. This sense of ownership, meaning, and impact gave us energy and excitement. Those were the challenges that we loved and could deal with for a sustained period of time. Also, the pleasure of working with a highly qualified top manager on the customerâs side added to the enjoyment. Now, after a few years, we remember those times as some of the most exciting for our team.
- What do you know about the company, where you may encounter a stressful situation?
- Are they working on a major project which is approaching a due date?
- Are they going through a difficult time when cost-saving is a top priority, company culture is full of negativity and mistrust, they have gone through massive layoffs, customers are neglected, and everyone wears a long face?
These are always stressful times, and you should try to know more about expectations in the company, and how realistic they are. Or, are they just a dynamic, highly agile company run by smart and creative folks, which may work excellently for some people and be confusing and mind-blowing for others? Do your research.
- Does this company feel like it?
- Do you feel excited and enthusiastic about the kinds of stress you may encounter here?
If you feel compatible with this company culture and enthusiastic about the challenges you expect here, this is a good chance to mention it and to show your excitement. Explain your approach or rationale and give your example from the past.
If you cannot remember any stressful situation with a positive outcome, you can use one with a negative outcome accompanied by your lessons learned.
However, this option should not be your first choice, as the failure to give an example of a successful outcome may portray you as an emotionally immature person.
This question is asked 12% more frequently at Stryker than at other companies.
