Interview Do’s During a FDA Inspection
Interview Dos and Don’ts
Do:
• Answer all questions honestly
• Say “I don’t know” or “I’ll get the answer for you;”
• Avoid such phrases as “I think,” “Sometimes/often/usually,” “never,” and “next time;”
• Avoid qualifiers, such as “typically,” “normally,” “generally,” and “usually;”
• Stop speaking once the question is answered
• Repeat every question that is asked
• Ask for explanations or interpretations of what you do not understand
• Control your temper; remain courteous and professional
• Maintain eye contact.