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Darby Faubion has been a Nurse and Allied Health Educator for over 20 years. She has clinical experience in several specialty areas, including pediatrics, medical-surgical, critical care, and hospice.
Every hiring manager would like to know that their investment of time and training will pay off. Assure the interviewer that you see this position as a long-term fit. Describe how this role with Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital fits into your longer-term plans, explaining where you see yourself in 3-5 years.

Darby Faubion has been a Nurse and Allied Health Educator for over 20 years. She has clinical experience in several specialty areas, including pediatrics, medical-surgical, critical care, and hospice.
"In 3-5 years, I would like to see my career with Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital include a path towards a leadership role. I am keen on paving a long-term career in the healthcare industry and would love the opportunity to do that here. To reach my goals, I plan to enroll in a master's program and receive my Master's in Hospital Administration."

Darby Faubion has been a Nurse and Allied Health Educator for over 20 years. She has clinical experience in several specialty areas, including pediatrics, medical-surgical, critical care, and hospice.
"One of the attractive points of working for Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital is that you care about the growth of your employees. I'm motivated to learn and am looking for a long-term fit. In 3-5 years, I'd like to be grounded in the clinic, learn about this site and your patient base, and earn certifications that would help the unit advance. I also want to get involved in some of the local volunteer organizations. I speak Spanish and am interested in urban outreach, so it would be nice to do something formal in that context, such as health education or fundraising."

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Interviewers want to hire employees who seek long-term employment and who have professional goals. Describe where you plan to be within the organization in 3-5 years and how you plan to achieve your goals.

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