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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Assure the interviewer of your dedication to a lucrative healthcare career. The hiring manager would like to know that this position fits into your long-term plan and that, if hired, you would stay with Austin Health as long as possible.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I dedicated my entire career to the healthcare field. I started as a teenager volunteering at my local hospital, then went to nursing school when I graduated. I find it incredibly rewarding and interesting because I get to help others, and every day brings new challenges! I plan to work in the healthcare industry for my entire career and am working towards my Master's Degree in Hospital Administration. One of the reasons I applied for this role with Austin Health is because I can see a long-term fit here."

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I know this career can take a toll on personal life, and I understand that while it can be more-or-less sustainable, it's more than just a job for me. So far, I have dedicated my entire adult life to this career. I received top honors during medical school; I have shadowed numerous professionals, volunteered with Doctors Without Borders, and worked in multiple clinics. I know this is the right job for me, and I am ready to finish the rest of my career with Austin Health."

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
To assure the interviewer that you have committed to a long healthcare career, describe your journey to get where you are today. Then, explain your future goals of where you see yourself in your career with Austin Health.

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