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Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
The interviewer is hoping to gain insights into what motivates you, and how you'd fit into their company. They are also trying to assess how familiar you are with their company and culture. They want to know if this is the right job for you, or a just job for you right now. Additionally, you are just one interview of many, and they are trying to narrow the candidates down to those who are the best fit for them.

Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
"My ideal employer is one that brings charisma and passion to their work. I work best with organizations that have a penchant for learning and promote their employees based on performance. As I embarked on a job search looking for these key qualities in an employer, I really believe I found that here at Johnson and Johnson."

Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
"At this point in my career, I am looking to join a mission-driven organization that is making positive changes in the world. I was very drawn to Johnson & Johnson because of your focus on helping to address global health priorities, your focus on climate change, and your commitment to supporting and growing the frontline healthcare workers across the globe. Your mission is one that I could find myself thriving in."

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.
Tell the interviewer what your ideal employer looks like and offer specifics. Try to align your answer to the core values and credo of Johnson & Johnson. Ask yourself what they're looking for in their ideal candidate and tailor your answers accordingly.

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.
Don't say things like 'great pay' or 'good benefits.' They're trying to gauge what motivates you. If you're only in it for the money, then you don't have anything unique to offer them.

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My ideal employer is one that puts the patient first, regardless of the company's interests. I also think my ideal employer will provide opportunities to grow with the company based on performance.
Margarita's Feedback
This is good. Let's use some more impactful words and phrases.
My ideal employer is one that values it's team members and patients. By providing opportunities for growth, team members can learn, advance and thus provide the best quality care and service for it's patients.
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Positive, encouraging environment where the employees feel supported and comfortable.

Amanda's Feedback
With this question, the employer is trying to determine if your work preferences and personality align with their company culture and values. You can expand your answer by sharing your specific preferences around workplace aspects like leadership or management styles, training preferences, work-life balance options, your physical workspace layout, or how employee performance is managed or recognized.
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Some key quality I look for from my employer is that we share the same vision. Ultimately I think everybody has a different path but if you are all working toward the same goal that is what makes a company and team successful and provides the best possible care.

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A clear vision that you have a desire to work toward is important when deciding if an employer is a right fit for you. Consider strengthening this answer further by talking about other key qualities you want your employer to have as you work toward that vision such as a diverse and inclusive workplace culture where every voice can be heard or a system of professional development that enables you to grow into more challenging roles with the company.
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