Canadian Blood Services Mock Interview
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Question 28 of 35
I understand you're new to healthcare. How will your skills transfer to Canadian Blood Services?
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Jaymie Payne is passionate about talent acquistion and has nine years of experience in corporate and healthcare recruitment.
There are many ways that you can be a fit for a position, even though you do not come with direct experience in healthcare services. Review the job description and look for key skills that are required, then think about the transferable skills you possess and how those can benefit Canadian Blood Services, despite the industry background you may have. These skills could include technical abilities, communication and leadership skills, customer service experience, healthcare courses, administrative skills, etc.
Jaymie Payne is passionate about talent acquistion and has nine years of experience in corporate and healthcare recruitment.
"Although my background is not in healthcare services, I am quick learner and have many transferrable skills that would allow me to make the transition easily. For example, I'm well versed in health and safety precautions and prevention, I have excellent communications skills with a focus area in customer service, I have experience building relationships with external clients, and I have strong planning and organizational skills."
Jaymie Payne is passionate about talent acquistion and has nine years of experience in corporate and healthcare recruitment.
"Though I have not worked specifically in healthcare, I do have extensive experience working with the public in a customer-facing role in retail services. I excel at conflict resolution, customer interaction, and satisfaction, communication, and problem-solving. In my last performance review, these were all strengths that my manager identified and strengths that I feel would transfer well and help me be successful in this role."
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