Mayo Clinic Registered Nurse Mock Interview
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Why are you looking for a new opportunity?
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Jaymie Payne is passionate about talent acquistion and has nine years of experience in corporate and healthcare recruitment.
The interviewer is trying to learn more about why you've decided to pursue new opportunities. Discuss with the interviewer your reason for leaving, then explain what makes the role a Mayo Clinic appealing to you. Maintain a positive and professional tone; avoid complaining about your current or previous company, manager, or team, as hiring managers usually see this as a red flag. Now is a great time to highlight what you know about Mayo Clinic that makes them a preferred employer for you.
Jaymie Payne is passionate about talent acquistion and has nine years of experience in corporate and healthcare recruitment.
"As a recent graduate, this would be my first RN position. Through the various healthcare settings I worked in during clinicals, I found that hospitals or clinics are my preference. I have done a lot of research on employers in this area, and I was impressed with Mayo Clinic's awards and recognition, both locally and nationally. I'm excited to learn more about this opportunity!"
Jaymie Payne is passionate about talent acquistion and has nine years of experience in corporate and healthcare recruitment.
"I enjoy working for the hospital I'm at now and love the patients I work with; however, the commute is getting too much. I recently moved into a new home, and I'm commuting an hour each way five days a week. I'm looking for a similar role within 30 minutes or so from home, and Mayo Clinic is a premier employer in this area, so I'm excited to learn more."
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