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Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
As their website states, "Cerner is renowned for providing opportunities that encourage the development and promotion of our associates from within. And we provide world-class training, resources, and support to elevate your career. You can achieve greatness. To make a significant impact in the field of health care. To learn new skills and give your work greater meaning."

Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
"I can always learn more about compassionate care and the techniques surrounding long-term compassionate care. I like the idea of professional development and am open to any coursework you suggest. I am certainly interested in learning more about the world-class training Cerner offers their teams to further their careers."

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"There is always more to learn in a variety of areas; however, I would especially enjoy furthering my education and training in pediatric care. I find children to be most interesting to work with."

Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
This question is aimed at determining whether you've identified the educational and learning opportunities Cerner offers its employees. How you answer should inform your interviewer whether this opportunity to advance your career with convenience appealed to you when you decided to pursue this opportunity. When answering this question, showcase that you are dedicated to furthering your professional development. Talk to the interviewer about the area of healthcare that you would expand your knowledge in and how that plays into your career goals.

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I would especially enjoy furthering my education in nursing informatics. So I will like to improve my knowledge in the healthcare systems and the importance of data collection in nursing.

Lauren's Feedback
Great response. The interviewer will learn a lot about you based on this selection. I assisted with editing the sentence structure slightly. See below.
I would love to expand my knowledge in nursing informatics. I am highly interested in knowing more about healthcare systems and the importance of data collection in nursing.
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To improve the patient experience while reducing readmissions and staying compliant, you need a supportive IT infrastructure. Therefore I would like to improve my area of knowledge in modern healthcare IT infrastructure.

Rachelle's Feedback
Very interesting response, and well supported!
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Cerner values professional development. I feel like one area I would like to explore further would be mental health. I was able to start learning more about it when we added it into one of my programs, but I would love to continue to explore.

Rachelle's Feedback
Your answer is precise and enthusiastic, which your interviewer should appreciate! When it comes to areas of mental health learning, are there any particular topics of interest?
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