STRYKER GALLUP QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
What does being competitive mean to you, and how competitive are you? - Correct
Answers -Being competitive means that I am focused on winning. This can mean
winning independently or as a team. On a scale of 1-10, I would rank my
competitiveness at an 8. I like to compete internally, creating small personal milestones
and connecting them to a time limit. For instance, if I complete the data entry for 50 new
customers in under three hours, I reward myself with a quick coffee break. I often carry
on this internal competition throughout the day until all of my tasks are complete. When
it comes to being competitive in a team setting, I spend most of my time uplifting my
coworkers and helping them succeed. When my co-workers win, so do I.
Tell me about a time you felt successful. - Correct Answers -Last year, I made
Presidents' Club for reaching the top 10 for sales revenue generation out of 500 territory
sales reps. I felt a lot of pride in my hard work and was thrilled to receive this accolade.
Overall, I feel the most successful at work when I exceed my goals and targets
What is the kindest thing a boss has ever said to you? How did the compliment make
you feel, and did you agree with the praise? - Correct Answers -I recently completed a
client project one week ahead of schedule. My client was so impressed that they wrote
me a glowing review online that my company published on its website. The review
discussed my prompt communication, phone and email etiquette, and strong
organization and time management skills. I agreed with the praise, and it felt wonderful
to have my hard work recognized. It can be hard for me to accept compliments at times.
I am a naturally humble person; however, it does feel nice to earn verbal recognition for
a job well done.
How do you define success? - Correct Answers -To me, achieving the milestones I set
for myself that positively impact my professional and personal life. At the end of the day
I want to be able to provide for my family and give back to my community. So, it
motivates me to hit milestones and overcome challenges in my professional life.
How competitive are you? - Correct Answers -I am very competitive. Growing up playing
sports through college, you don't settle for 2nd place. That carried over to my
professional career. I want to be elite and recognized as one of the best.
, Do you hate to lose - Correct Answers -I do hate to lose. I operate on the mamba
mentality, so I prepare in a way that sets me up for success. However, I do think there is
a lot to learn from failure.
Do you communicate well? - Correct Answers -I do, I think over communication is useful
in the med device industry.
Describe a time you kept a promise - Correct Answers -Creating an ENT instrument
photo book so that my team could identify items in SPD
Why is it important for you to keep a promise - Correct Answers -People remember. It
shows that people can rely on you.
Is there anything els eyou would like to add to helo us make our decision? - Correct
Answers -
Why is it important in business to have and establish good will - Correct Answers -
Because people want to do business with companies they can trust. You can build
rapport and retain customers while attracting new ones.
Are you a quick thinker? Give an example of when you had to use these skills- - Correct
Answers -Yes, you have to be especially in an OR setting. I remember supporting a
case, where a surgeon was using a foot pedal that controlled irrigation for visibility. The
foot pedal malfunctioned and he wasn't able to see what he was operating. Instead of
causing a commotion and stopping the case to troubleshoot the foot pedal. I ordered the
scrub tech to create a 1to1 solution in a syringe, and replace the tubing with the syringe
on the instrument. He was able to control it with his hand and was very thankful.
Do you usually seek out the leadership position? Describe a time you seeked out a
leadership position - Correct Answers -Yes, my work-ethic and ability to manage
different personalities makes me a leader naturally. In sports, through the collegiate
level, I was always voted as team captain. That crossed over professionally and when I
got the opportunity to be a team lead with Stryker, I took it despite being the youngest
on the team.
How competitive are you on a scale of 1-5 - Correct Answers -5
Describe a time you had many balls in the air and how you handled them - Correct
Answers -During my time with Stryker, I was still working towards my degree. As a team
lead, it really taught me how to prioritize my time and delegate tasks appropriately
How important is it for you to work for a well known established company - Correct
Answers -It is important because I want to be proud of the company I work for that
produces quality products and results. It makes me work hard to contribute to that
reputation.
CORRECT ANSWERS
What does being competitive mean to you, and how competitive are you? - Correct
Answers -Being competitive means that I am focused on winning. This can mean
winning independently or as a team. On a scale of 1-10, I would rank my
competitiveness at an 8. I like to compete internally, creating small personal milestones
and connecting them to a time limit. For instance, if I complete the data entry for 50 new
customers in under three hours, I reward myself with a quick coffee break. I often carry
on this internal competition throughout the day until all of my tasks are complete. When
it comes to being competitive in a team setting, I spend most of my time uplifting my
coworkers and helping them succeed. When my co-workers win, so do I.
Tell me about a time you felt successful. - Correct Answers -Last year, I made
Presidents' Club for reaching the top 10 for sales revenue generation out of 500 territory
sales reps. I felt a lot of pride in my hard work and was thrilled to receive this accolade.
Overall, I feel the most successful at work when I exceed my goals and targets
What is the kindest thing a boss has ever said to you? How did the compliment make
you feel, and did you agree with the praise? - Correct Answers -I recently completed a
client project one week ahead of schedule. My client was so impressed that they wrote
me a glowing review online that my company published on its website. The review
discussed my prompt communication, phone and email etiquette, and strong
organization and time management skills. I agreed with the praise, and it felt wonderful
to have my hard work recognized. It can be hard for me to accept compliments at times.
I am a naturally humble person; however, it does feel nice to earn verbal recognition for
a job well done.
How do you define success? - Correct Answers -To me, achieving the milestones I set
for myself that positively impact my professional and personal life. At the end of the day
I want to be able to provide for my family and give back to my community. So, it
motivates me to hit milestones and overcome challenges in my professional life.
How competitive are you? - Correct Answers -I am very competitive. Growing up playing
sports through college, you don't settle for 2nd place. That carried over to my
professional career. I want to be elite and recognized as one of the best.
, Do you hate to lose - Correct Answers -I do hate to lose. I operate on the mamba
mentality, so I prepare in a way that sets me up for success. However, I do think there is
a lot to learn from failure.
Do you communicate well? - Correct Answers -I do, I think over communication is useful
in the med device industry.
Describe a time you kept a promise - Correct Answers -Creating an ENT instrument
photo book so that my team could identify items in SPD
Why is it important for you to keep a promise - Correct Answers -People remember. It
shows that people can rely on you.
Is there anything els eyou would like to add to helo us make our decision? - Correct
Answers -
Why is it important in business to have and establish good will - Correct Answers -
Because people want to do business with companies they can trust. You can build
rapport and retain customers while attracting new ones.
Are you a quick thinker? Give an example of when you had to use these skills- - Correct
Answers -Yes, you have to be especially in an OR setting. I remember supporting a
case, where a surgeon was using a foot pedal that controlled irrigation for visibility. The
foot pedal malfunctioned and he wasn't able to see what he was operating. Instead of
causing a commotion and stopping the case to troubleshoot the foot pedal. I ordered the
scrub tech to create a 1to1 solution in a syringe, and replace the tubing with the syringe
on the instrument. He was able to control it with his hand and was very thankful.
Do you usually seek out the leadership position? Describe a time you seeked out a
leadership position - Correct Answers -Yes, my work-ethic and ability to manage
different personalities makes me a leader naturally. In sports, through the collegiate
level, I was always voted as team captain. That crossed over professionally and when I
got the opportunity to be a team lead with Stryker, I took it despite being the youngest
on the team.
How competitive are you on a scale of 1-5 - Correct Answers -5
Describe a time you had many balls in the air and how you handled them - Correct
Answers -During my time with Stryker, I was still working towards my degree. As a team
lead, it really taught me how to prioritize my time and delegate tasks appropriately
How important is it for you to work for a well known established company - Correct
Answers -It is important because I want to be proud of the company I work for that
produces quality products and results. It makes me work hard to contribute to that
reputation.
