Video scene · 0:20 · Motivation, Self-awareness
Why, really?
You are applying to health professional programs.
At a friend's birthday dinner, the conversation turns to careers. Your friend Andre, who works in finance, and his partner, Talia, are sitting across from you.
What's said in the scene
Andre: Be honest. It's the salary and the title. Nobody actually wants to work nights and weekends.
Talia: Harsh, but he's kind of right about most people.
Andre: (to you) So why are you really doing it?
The two questions
- 1How would you answer Andre?
- 2What would you do if you started to doubt your reasons for pursuing a career?
What raters look for
- Motivation
- Shows genuine, sustained drive and a clear reason for choices, including when work is unglamorous.
- Self-awareness
- Recognizes own biases, limits and emotions, and seeks and uses feedback.
Answer scenarios like this on the real timers
Watch the scene once, record your answers, and get each one scored 1–9 the way raters score. Your first set is free, no card.
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