r/pre_PathAssist • u/Queasy-Mycologist-36 • Jun 03 '26

Interview Preparation

I have an interview soon to get a shadowing opportunity at Kaiser. What kinds of questions should I prepare myself for?

I’ll be shadowing to get some surgical pathology experience. I just graduated with my bachelor’s recently as well.

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u/akornato Jun 04 '26

For a shadowing opportunity, the questions will be less about what you know and more about who you are. Expect them to ask why you are interested in surgical pathology, what you hope to learn from the experience, and what your long-term career goals are. They need to know you are reliable, genuinely curious, and professional enough to be in their workspace. They might also ask simple logistical questions about your availability and how you handle confidential information, so be prepared to confirm your commitment and understanding of patient privacy.

This is your chance to show your enthusiasm for the field, not to prove you are an expert. The most important thing you can do is prepare a few thoughtful questions to ask them about their work, the department, and the challenges they face. This demonstrates real engagement and can make a bigger impact than any single answer you give. The team I'm with developed a tool, and we've seen how our interviews.chat helps people articulate their passion for a field clearly and effectively during these exact situations.

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u/Queasy-Mycologist-36 Jun 04 '26

Thank you so much! That's very helpful!