Stryker Gallup Questions
What does being competitive mean to you, and how competitive are you? - answer
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. - answerLast 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? - answerI 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? - answerTo 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? - answerI 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 - answerI 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? - answerI do, I think over communication is useful in the
med device industry.
, Are you a quick thinker? Give an example of when you had to use these skills- -
answerYes, 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 - answerYes, 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 - answer5
Describe a time you had many balls in the air and how you handled them -
answerDuring 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 - answerIt 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.
Do you go the extra mile for a customer at work, describe a time. - answerYes, I
remember we were doing a trail for imaging equipment at a small hospital and they
mentioned that reps never stick around after they were sold something. So i made it a
point to give them white glove treatment through the sales process and even after by
staying two extra weeks supporting them until they felt comfortable.
Do you know what is right and wrong? - answerYes, I have strong ethics and moral
compass
Do you speak to people with candor? Name a time - answerYes, I believe it is very
helpful because it allows you to sort out any trouble spots. For example, I worked with a
merchant at DoorDash who was very transparent about how he felt about our
commission charges and why he preferred Ubers rate. However, he quickly changed his
mind when I broke down the cost analysis and our position in the market compared to
Uber. He saw that it was very beneficial to be on the commission package they were on.
How honest are you on a scale from 1-5 - answer5
Describe a person with common sense - answerSomeone with the ability to form sound
judgement or conclusions with limited context or directly given knowledge
What does being competitive mean to you, and how competitive are you? - answer
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. - answerLast 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? - answerI 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? - answerTo 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? - answerI 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 - answerI 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? - answerI do, I think over communication is useful in the
med device industry.
, Are you a quick thinker? Give an example of when you had to use these skills- -
answerYes, 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 - answerYes, 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 - answer5
Describe a time you had many balls in the air and how you handled them -
answerDuring 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 - answerIt 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.
Do you go the extra mile for a customer at work, describe a time. - answerYes, I
remember we were doing a trail for imaging equipment at a small hospital and they
mentioned that reps never stick around after they were sold something. So i made it a
point to give them white glove treatment through the sales process and even after by
staying two extra weeks supporting them until they felt comfortable.
Do you know what is right and wrong? - answerYes, I have strong ethics and moral
compass
Do you speak to people with candor? Name a time - answerYes, I believe it is very
helpful because it allows you to sort out any trouble spots. For example, I worked with a
merchant at DoorDash who was very transparent about how he felt about our
commission charges and why he preferred Ubers rate. However, he quickly changed his
mind when I broke down the cost analysis and our position in the market compared to
Uber. He saw that it was very beneficial to be on the commission package they were on.
How honest are you on a scale from 1-5 - answer5
Describe a person with common sense - answerSomeone with the ability to form sound
judgement or conclusions with limited context or directly given knowledge
