Cerner Corporation Mock Interview
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Question 22 of 35
If you were unable to work in healthcare, what career would you pursue?
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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.
This question centers on whether you are satisfied with the career you've chosen. Your interviewer aims to recruit with long-term retention in mind. They will view the candidate they hire as an investment. So, if your answer reveals that you are in any way dissatisfied with your career, you might potentially burn out on the job faster and contribute to attrition. So when answering this question, try to focus on your commitment to your career in healthcare. As they state online, their "associates are driven by their own personal stories to make health care better. Through our experiences and those we've shared with our families and friends, we're committed to work that makes an impact."
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 cannot imagine being unable to work in this profession because I enjoy it so much! If I had to draw on my other skills and passions, I would work for a non-profit organization that somehow helps those in need."
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 would still contribute, whether through charity or non-profit work, to helping those who are suffering unnecessarily. But I am a very creative person who has always had a penchant for the arts. I realize it's completely different than my career path, but if I knew early on that I could have made a career as an artist, I would have explored that option further. Of course, I am delighted with the choices I made and have never had any regrets."
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A farmer, being close to nature, has always been blissful.
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Very cool! What kind of farming would you get into? There is some room here to expand your answer to make it a touch more conversational.
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My background is in health and fitness, which is why this role in population health is a perfect fit for me. If I were to take a job outside of healthcare, it would likely be in a marketing role since I enjoy being creative and designing things.
Rachelle's Feedback
Terrific! You show dimension in your talents while also solidifying the fact that this profession is where you desire to grow.
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