Did I mess up this interview?

[BirdietheCockatiel]

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Hey guys, probably a neurotic post here. After speaking about how I thought my strengths included frequent self-reflection and growth, I was asked what my New Year's Resolution was. I actually haven't thought about it and like an idiot, said that out loud. I came up with something about being more patient and learning to be ok with things that are out of my control. This was an anesthesia interview at my top choice and looking back, this is sounding like a cliche answer to me now. Otherwise, I think the rest of it was fine. Am I just being neurotic for no reason?

 

[Billiam95]

Yes

 

[EmbryonalCarcinoma]

Yes

I'm assuming this is in response to "Am I just being neurotic for no reason?" (the last sentence of this post) and not "Did I mess up this interview?" (title of post) in which case I agree.

OP, you're fine.

 

[mrbreakfast]

I don't exactly follow you, but are you upset because you said out loud "I actually haven't thought about it?"

I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[Dral]

Sometimes interviewers like to just make conversation. Not every question is a pre-determined "see how someone answers" type of question.

Forget about it. Not a big deal and nothing to worry about.

 

[Lem0nz]

You botched it completely. The correct answer was unfortunately Dantrolene. You are now ‘do not rank’ because you came across, frankly, as cold bordering on hypothermic in your interview.

It is what it is. Wash your hands and move on bro.

Edit: Was probably a malignant program anyway.

 

[AnonymousDoctorGuyPerson]

You're fine, you didn't need to have some thoughtful profound response they were just trying to have a conversation.

I got asked the same question recently and just went "Oh yeah I didn't even do that this year, errr maybe I'll make it eating less of these" and shook a bin of granola bars I had nearby on my desk. Got a laugh, they weren't disappointed I didn't say "making myself the best intern possible! 🤓"

 

[Hollow Knight]

Dude just relax, I hadn't thought about it either, I think resolutions are bunk. Just be normal ( I think in this case you were indeed normal)

 

[Mr.Smile12]

When it came time to ask your interviewer questions, did you ask what their New Year's resolutions were?

You only messed up as badly as you believe. If it were me, the resolutions question gave you a chance to show me how self-reflective and dedicated to continuously grow was. But I also know most people don't follow through with them after a few days. (Gyms should be less busy by mid-January.)