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Question: How do I answer an interview for the Academy of Finance?

I have an interview for a finance program in high school. How would I answer them even if I have to lie about it to sound good? (probable interview questions according to others)

strenghth/weakness?

Why I want to be in it?

Why do I want a career in Business And Finance?

experience?

Answer: POSSIBLE ANSWERS TO CRITICAL INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
WHAT TYPE OF JOB ARE YOU SEEKING?
Response- Give information related to the industry, company, or type of job to show that you
have definite immediate objectives and well-thought-out, long-range plans. NEVER say you
“just need a job,” or that you “will do anything.”
WHY DO YOU THINK YOU MIGHT LIKE TO WORK FOR ME?
Response- Indicate that you know the organization and its reputation, that you have long-range
goals, and that there is a match between you and the organization. Show that you make logical
decisions and plan your future carefully. DO NOT use simple generalizations (good company,
treat employees well, valuable experience, etc.). NEVER say that their organization has the
highest salaries in the area.
WHY DO YOU PLAN TO LEAVE YOUR PRESENT JOB?
Response- You want an opportunity to perform, learn, and develop. You desire more
responsibility and high salary potential. NEVER tell personal or emotional problems to answer
this question.
TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF.
Response- Indicate only your experience, accomplishments, and skills relevant to the job you are
seeking. DO NOT make the mistake of giving your entire life history.
WHAT KIND OF SALARY DO YOU EXPECT TO RECEIVE?
Response- Until you have a clear understanding of the job, do not offer a figure. Ask for time to
mutually explore the position and your qualifications. Quoting a low figure can mean many years
of work to reach the proper salary level or having the organization say it wants a person with a
little more experience. Try to determine salary ranges for the position you want BEFORE the
interview. Career Development staff, individuals working in the field, or library resources can
help you in this determination. Indicate that you would consider a reasonable offer consistent
with the area's cost of living and your responsibility and authority.
WHAT IS YOUR OPINION OF YOUR PRESENT BOSS OR CO-WORKERS?
Response- Indicate the nature and responsibility of your work. Answer objectively and avoid
personal opinions-be positive. Do not knock others.
WHAT ARE YOUR GREATEST STRENGTHS?
Response- Provide work-related strengths and give examples of your success in previous work,
school, or community activities. Broad, general statements (hard worker, good education,
willingness to learn, good rapport with people, etc.) are not as helpful as specific examples.
WHAT ARE YOUR CHIEF LIABILITIES?
Response- Everyone has at least one liability; you may have several. Be aware of your
weaknesses, mention a few, but definitely follow each weakness with a positive statement about
what you have done or plan to do to overcome the liability. You may want to mention a liability
you had several years ago but have successfully corrected. AVOID unsolved weaknesses.

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Question: I need a doctor, preferable a doctor in the emergency medicine field to answer the following questions.?

I need interview questions for a project I am doing in high school. Please answer the following.

Occupation and Title?
Formal education/specialized training required?
Reasons for pursuing a career in chosen field?
Estimated cost to reach career goal?
Ways to Finance Career goal?
Rewarding aspects of job?
Drawbacks of Job/Problem areas?
How to stand apart/make a difference in the field?
Years invested in career?
Biggest change needed in the field?
Are you involved in any volunteer work? If so, what?

Answer: Please read WWD's answer. Mine will confirm and contrast his.
Emergency Department Physician, MD
Four years college, Four years medical school, three years residency in Internal Medicine(IM).
Internal Medicine has the most career pathways available. All the medicine subspecialities require IM before trianing, i.e. Cardiology, Nephrology, Oncology, Critical Care, etc. This also does not limit you from working in an ER, except at some big city hospitals. The majority of ER physicians are trained in IM or Family Practice. I started working in ER's while in Residency. I never stopped. After a full time practice in IM for years and not having enough time for family, I started working full time as an ED physician. Since it is shift work without call, when you are off you are off. At vaction time if I want off one month I can take it without having to find coverage for my patients. More family time and good financial incentive is hard to beat.
The last figures I saw was $125,000 for Medical School. This will very with state school vs private school, prestige, location, etc. This info is freely available on the various schools website.
The best way to finance is to be born to wealthy parents. Most people borrow, borrow, borrow. Uncle Sam will pay for later service. Armed forces vs public health service are the options. You can arrange for a small town needing doctors to fund your training for return service.
As stated the big saves are part of the job. They are also rewarding. A patient coming is with difficulty breathing from an allergic reaction can be resolved with a few shots. Fixing lacerations is rewarding. Having your patients and/or patients family say thank you is highly rewarding. The money is rewarding.
Paperwork is a drawback. The pressure of not missing anything is a drawback. The constant problem of possibly being sued even if you did nothing wrong. The masses of humanity who come to you as a last resort because they are unable to afford a primary doctor. The unreal expetations of people for a quick fix/permanant cure. The deaths despite your best efforts drain on you. The reality is you are fighting a losing battle. Everyone dies.
Treat everyone the same. Do your best. Try to make people better.
ED for 9 years.
More primary care doctors to ease the load of primary care needs patients leaving the ER for emergencies. Decreased lawsuit fears by various means.
I volunteer with scouts and the occasional free health clinic.

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