What challenges do you anticipate in this job? How will you overcome them?

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If this is a step in the right direction for your career, showcase your ambitions to develop yourself professionally. A large portion of being prepared for a new role with a new company is being aware of and anticipating the challenges to come. Therefore, your interviewer wants to know whether you have realistic expectations. Keep your answer simple. Just come across as informed, take ownership of the areas you see yourself growing professionally with Cerner, and assure your interviewer you are "prepared for the challenges you'll meet, and ready to take us confidently into the future."

"I think the greatest challenge in this role will be to learn the proper operation of the equipment. Another challenge will be the physical aspect of the position, as I will be required to stand and walk around most of the day. I will pay keen attention to training and ask questions along the way. In regards to the physical component - I will get used to the additional activity after just a couple of days, I'm sure."

"I think the added responsibility of running one of the highest volume departments in the hospital will be an adjustment, but it's a welcome challenge. I am looking forward to tackling it head-on and growing through the challenges because I know on the other side of those challenges, of that responsibility, are the biggest opportunities."

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"I think one of the greatest challenges could be getting used to a more sedentary position. In my previous role, I was very active in teaching programs and in the community. I spent less time sitting and more time on my feet. I feel like it will be an adjustment, but I also know that Cerner has an awesome onsite fitness center that I will be able to use to help maintain movement each day."