Why do you think you will be successful in this role with Stanford Health Care-Stanford Hospital?

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Rather than just sharing how you have gone above and beyond expectations in the past, focus on how your qualities will help you to meet and exceed expectations with Stanford Health Care-Stanford Hospital. Discuss the reasons why you will be great at this job. Talk about your qualifications and skills that will help you to do this job well. If you can, match your strengths to the requirements outlined in the job description.

Focus on describing your skills and experience in your field and how they will enable you to succeed in this role. If you are new to the healthcare industry, explain that your eagerness to learn and inquisitive nature will lead you to succeed in this position.

"I know I will succeed in this role because I have worked in this industry for five years with great training and mentorship. I have a solid understanding of X, Y, and Z (skills listed in the job description). Also, I have my updated certifications as outlined in your job description. I am well-prepared for this next step in my career."

"I believe my success with Stanford Health Care-Stanford Hospital will come from having all the hard and soft skills you are looking for, whether learned in school or gained through work experience. I know all the key players in this region and stay informed of best practices."

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"I've worked in healthcare for 11 years and have excelled in many different roles. My time in the ICU allowed me to explore team leading, rapid response, and being a resource for nurses on other units. My behavioral health experience taught me how to skillfully work with patients who were behaviorally more difficult."