"Change is something that every person needs to be ready to adapt to in every aspect of life, and this is especially important for those who work in healthcare. Mount Sinai Hospital has always been at the forefront of new technology, innovation, and research, and I'm excited about the potential to be a part of that. I've proven my ability to thrive in a changing atmosphere by being young in my college career during the pandemic in 2020. At that time, classes were shifted to virtual, and students had to learn new programs to attend classes and complete coursework. During this time, it was unfortunate to see so many students drop out in hopes of resuming at a later date. My mindset during this time was to remain positive, take the time to learn, and thrive in any situation. These are qualities I look forward to bringing to work here."

"It's funny because they say people in medicine are 'lifelong learners.' But on top of that, registered nurses are in this digital revolution, and everyone has to learn new software and technology all the time. I'm finally getting old enough to realize that it's difficult to be constantly adapting. My 75-year-old aunt telling me how to use my iPhone helped me appreciate that it's all about humility. Not WHO is teaching you, but if you are willing to learn. In the medical context, I just took an updated CPR course. The procedure changed from the 15:2 compressions to continuous compressions, and I had to adapt my way of thinking."

Before your interview with Mount Sinai Hospital, think about a time you had to rapidly adapt to change in the workplace and come ready to discuss how you welcomed and thrived in a new way of doing things. If you are a new graduate or young in your career, you can certainly discuss the changing times you've experienced during your schooling or earlier in life. Keep in mind that agility, or the ability to be flexible and quick to adapt to changes, is a core value of Mount Sinai Hospital, so be sure to express your ability to be agile in all that you do.