Scene to read · Ethics, Professionalism
A reference for Kenji
You and your friend Kenji take the library cart around a hospital's wards twice a week.
Kenji has applied for a porter's post, his first paid job. Three times this month you watched him put down a full shift on the sign-out sheet after leaving an hour early; you never asked him why. Outside the lounge, Rivka, who coordinates the cart rota, catches you both.
The scene
Rivka: Kenji's application needs a peer reference this week. You work beside him. Would you write it?
Kenji: Please say yes. You know how much I want this job.
Rivka: I mainly need to hear he's reliable. Full shifts, on time, that kind of thing.
Kenji: I've never let the cart down. So, will you?
The two questions
- 1How would you respond to Rivka and Kenji?
- 2What do you owe a friend when you are asked to vouch for them?
What raters look for
- Ethics
- Weighs competing duties honestly, protects people from harm, and stays accountable to rules and values.
- Professionalism
- Is reliable, respects boundaries and confidentiality, and holds a consistent standard under pressure.
Answer scenarios like this on the real timers
Answer both questions on the clock, and get each one scored 1–9 the way raters score. Your first set is free, no card.
Practice free
