The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Mock Interview
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Question 17 of 30
Has there ever been a time that you felt like you should have chosen a career that is not healthcare related?
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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.
We all have days that we feel like we could have or should have done things differently. Whether it's a minor decision like a paint color or a major decision like a career choice. It's normal to wonder what things would be like if we had chosen a different path. The interviewer is not asking this question to disqualify you based on a 'yes' answer. Share your thoughts with the interviewer, honestly. If you have ever wondered if you made the right decision, share what made you stay in healthcare. There is no wrong answer.
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.
"There have been times that I wondered what it would be like to be a teacher or a a research specialist. For me, those were just fleeting thoughts and nothing that I really wanted to pursue. I have always had a passion for patient care. At the end of the day, I can't imagine myself ever doing anything else as a career."
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.
"Several years ago I had an experience at work that left me questioning my career choice for a while. An accident that occurred outside the hospital resulted in several patients being brought into our facility for care. There were several fatalities, including children. That incident took an emotional toll on several of us who worked that case. I took a little time and also saw the bereavement counselor at work to help me work through the emotions from that incident. I realize now that those emotions were natural and part of me questioning if I was in the right place was misplaced guilt for not being able to do more. Despite the emotional experience of that day, I really can't think of anything I would rather do other than be a healthcare provider."
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