While researching the position and what Abbott offers, make a list of the aspects of the position that feel intimidating or overwhelming and turn those into positive challenges. Keep any challenges in line with your career goals. Exhibiting a drive for career advancement, even when it is challenging, will serve you well here.

From Abbott's website: "Experience real project scenarios alongside our leadership. Help improve global health and well-being with a healthcare engineering internship. Work with teams committed to the health of people and the planet. Take on meaningful projects that influence vital business decisions. Solve complex business problems. Learn processes and methods of manufacturing products that nurture human health. Contribute to teams dedicated to the highest standards in product quality with a focus on quality assurance or regulatory affairs. Gain real-world sales experience and develop lasting relationships while working in a nutrition sales internship." And "Mounting a response to escalating challenges. A third of people today lack access. 18-year difference in life expectancy. 20 million additional health workers over the next 10 years." A lot of material to draw from when determining how to align the challenges you look forward to while aligning those challenges with the ones Abbott strives to overcome.

"I've learned that, to meet the milestones of each stage of my career plan, I have to step outside of my comfort zone in new ways. I'm looking forward to that. If granted the opportunity, I'd look forward to the challenges of learning from Abbott's leadership, working in real-world scenarios with an industry-leading company facing the escalating challenges of today's world. Like Abbott, I want to make a difference. The only difference is Abbott is already making a difference. I look forward to the challenge of learning from the best."