"I have three philosophies regarding my work; One view for the clinic, one for me, and one for the patient. First, I work in a system, and I respect that. I follow the rules, maintain my certifications, and appreciate the policies and values of whatever site I work. Patient care is a privilege, and I respect my role in clinical care. Second, I want to be the best at what I do. Every day I learn something, and that's because I choose to get better. Last, I adapt to the individual. If I'm meeting the requirements of my position, and evolving within my profession, then I am free to adjust to my patient and be the provider they need. Some patients need a lot of attention; some want less, and some need boundaries. I have trained myself to adapt my communication style, so every patient gets what they need."

When reviewing the company website and learning its core values, pull keywords used to formulate your response. When you use the exact keywords in your answer, the interviewer will see that your values align with theirs. Here are Austin Health's core values:

Our actions show we care - we are inclusive and considerate. We appreciate one another, always listening and interacting with compassion.

We bring our best - we are guided by the needs of our patients, bringing commitment, integrity, and energy to everything we do. We are passionate about delivering confidence.

Together we achieve - our culture of collaboration means we work openly with our people, our community, and beyond to achieve great outcomes.

We shape the future - through research, education, and learning, we innovate, exploring new opportunities that will change healthcare for the better.

"My patient care philosophy is very similar to your core values. I am caring, inclusive, and considerate of my patient's needs. I appreciate that I am allowed to be a part of my patients' lives, and I treat my patients and their loved ones with empathy and compassion."