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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
It is common for healthcare providers to choose different specialty areas. Sometimes those areas complement one another while other times they may be opposites. This is an opportunity for the interviewer to get to know you. Share what an alternate specialty would be for you and why.

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I love oncology, but if I had to choose a different specialty, I would choose something on the opposite end of the healthcare spectrum. I would choose labor and delivery. Dealing with cancer can be very heart-wrenching at times. I think I would welcome the opportunity to be a part of something as joyful as helping to bring a baby into the world."

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I have always had a fascination with the heart and really think I would like an opportunity to learn more about cardiology and cardiac care. Of course, I love oncology, but I think learning is something we should do every day. Cardiology would definitely be my next choice."

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