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Tell me about yourself.
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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.
"A bit about me - I love to travel, read, and conduct research. I am a recent graduate from Columbia University and have spent the past 12 months traveling the world. It was the best experience I could have given myself, as I learned so much from seeing how the rest of the world lives. I returned to the US last month and have been actively looking for work for the past couple of weeks. I am looking forward to getting into the routine of a career again and am excited to do so with Stanford Health Care."
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
"I am an avid triathlete and have traveled to 10 countries in the last eight years to compete in various races. I am a competitive individual and enjoy keeping fit. In between my training, I completed my nursing degree and graduated from UC Santa Barbara six months ago. Since I am new in my career, my biggest goal is to get hired by Stanford Health Care and take as many related courses and workshops as possible. In the next five to eight years, I would like to further my education, receive my Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration, and work in an administrative position."
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Interviewers will often ask this question first to break the ice and start the conversation. Take a few minutes to tell the interviewer about yourself, demonstrating essential skills and characteristics that are valuable in the position you are interviewing for.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Taking the past, present, and future approach in your response is recommended. You want to mention how you started down this career path, what steps you have taken to get to where you are now, and what your future goals are. Be sure to highlight any promotions or achievements you are proud of and any other work-related accomplishments. You can mention extracurricular activities you are interested in, family life, or volunteer work if it ties in with the qualities needed for the job, showing you are a responsible and dedicated individual.
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I’ve been working as an RN for about 3 years now, I was initially from Los Angeles, and that is where I got most of my experience from. I started as an RN supervisor in a Skilled facility where I learned how to effectively delegate tasks and manage care for multiple patients in a safe and organized manner. This provided me with a good foundation of skills as I move on to work in acute care. I did my transition to practice program at the Veterans Affairs hospital during the pandemic in a med-surg unit. During that time, I learned to perform thorough assessments, and procedures, educate patients, collaborate with physicians and other multidisciplinary teams, and most importantly be proactive and adaptable to changes. I expanded my experience and skills by working with the general population on a med surg-tele unit at _______ and as a travel nurse at _______. These experiences have prepared me to be confident enough in my skills and be able to take the opportunity to keep learning something new. And my most recent position is being a home infusion nurse here in the bay area, where I administer IV infusions in the comfort of the patient’s home.
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Excellent! You've done a wonderful job of discussing your relevant experience and skill set. Can you talk more about what inspired you to go into healthcare in the first place? Also, don't forget to mention any education or certifications you have in this field. Great job!
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