Master 40 Cardinal Health interview questions covering healthcare distribution, supply chain operations, and regulatory compliance.
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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
It always puts a little fire on the hiring manager if they know you are actively looking for a new position, so they will pose this question to you. Be honest, though. You do not want to say you are actively considering or applying to other jobs if you are not. The interviewer also wants to gain a sense that you will be a long-term employee if offered the position and that you are not randomly applying to multiple places to see who offers you a job first.

Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
"I am keeping an eye out for viable positions. Although I am not in the final stages with any other company, I am actively seeking a new position just like this at Cardinal Health."

Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
"Yes, I am active in my job search and am in the final interview stages with another company. Do you have a timeline in mind for a decision on this position?"

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Feel free to be as open and honest as possible as you answer this question and tell the interviewer about your job search. If you are considering, or even interviewing, with other organizations, be upfront about it while reiterating that this opportunity at Cardinal Health is the right fit for you. If you targeted this company solely in your job search, explain the reasons why to your interviewer.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"No, I have only applied to Cardinal Health. Since I started college, I knew this was the company I wanted to work for, so I have not considered or applied to other companies. I learned about your company from a friend who works for you, and the company culture, mission, vision, and work environment align with my ideal company."

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No, I have only applied to Cardinal Health. Since I started college, I knew this was the company I wanted to work for, so I have not considered or applied to other companies. I learned about your company from a friend who works for you, and the company culture, mission, vision, and work environment align with my ideal company.

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It's clear that Cardinal Health is your employer of choice, and you have researched its culture, mission, and values! Mentioning that you have a friend who works there is also a smart choice!
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I'm actively looking for work and interviewing for other positions like this one. I will say that Cardinal is definitely one of the top choices on my list of companies to work for.

Jaymie's Feedback
It's perfectly fine to be honest about your job search. Sharing that Cardinal Health is your employer of choice is great to add in, and if you can give a specific reason why (you align with their mission and values, you read positive employee reviews, they are a preferred healthcare provider in the area, etc.), that will make your answer even more impactful.
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