Intro Questions

Question 1

Tell Me About Yourself

Answer 1

I’ve always loved creating new things - woodworking - skateboards - surfboards - or little inventions, and this led me to pursuing a Mechanical ENgineering degree, which quickly changed into a biomedical engineering degree once I was introduced to the field.

1. Currently a rising senior at Syracuse University studying Biomedical Engineering
2. Past experiences include
   a) being a shift manager at a popular
   local ice cream store
   b) project manager in a fraternity
   c) participant in a program called
   Invent @ SU
   d) TA for a biomedical engineering course
   f) Manufacturing Engineer intern here at Thermo Fisher

In most of these roles, I was able to exercise skills such as leadership/management and critical thinking problem-solving.

3. What I’m looking to do in my career is start more technical(for ex Operations), to develop a good foundation to then become a leader/people manager kind of person.

This is why I’m applying for this role, as it would not only allow me to develop as a leader but allow me to find where I best fit for the company as well.

Question 2

Why do you want to do OLDP?

Answer 2

1. I want to find where I best fit for myself and the company
2. I want to find what I’m good at while also developing my leadership skills
3. I find operations very interesting, from supply chain to q.c ; however, I’d really like to find which area I excel in not only for myself but for the company as well.
4. The program is an incredible avenue to get 8 years of experience in 2.
5. Not only do I want to learn and hone my leadership skills, but I also am very interested in making an impact to a company that makes the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Question 3

Where do you see in 5 years?

Answer 3

1. In 5 years I would like to be in a people management role, for example a supervisor or manager.

Question 4

What are your three strenghts.

Answer 4

1. Good Team player
   a) Strong interpersonal & communication skills
   b) Enjoy working with others, love hearing different views

2) Effective Problem Solver
a) I am able to come up with new unique out of the box solutions
b) Resourceful with using the information I’ve learned

3) Versatile
a) I am a fast learner as I like to try new things (Toastmasters, Participating in Funnel PPI Workshop)
b) I’m the person to volunteer to do things people don’t like( Handles, Core Packaging)
c) I thrive in ambiguity

Question 5

What are your biggest weaknesses

Answer 5

1. Hard time saying no.
2. Difficulty asking for help

Question 6

What is your biggest motivation

Answer 6

To make a contribution

Question 7

What is an experience/ expertise unique to you?

Answer 7

1. Multicultural backround
   a) Able to apprciate and integrate with people of different cultures and backrounds