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The interviewer would like to dig deeper into your real areas of interest when it comes to healthcare services. They want to know that your passions align well with what The Ottawa Hospital is offering. Talk to the interviewer about the areas of healthcare you would like to focus on most, and then tie that information in with what the position at The Ottawa Hospital would be offering you.

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"If I could expand my expertise in any healthcare service area, I would choose anything within primary care. This interest is one of the reasons I have applied to your company. I feel that your focus will be a great fit with my long-term career goals."

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"I'm interested in research. One of the things that attracted me to working with your company is your ongoing community-based research collaborations. I'd be curious to hear if the (clinic/hospital/program) had any needs in this area. Is this something junior staff can be involved in?"

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If I could expand my knowledge and expertise in any of areas, I would love to focus on behavior modification. And this is one of the reasons I applied for this job in your company. I would like to expand my knowledge by taking the necessary certified courses, gaining my experience in the field, and becoming a board-certified assistant behavior analyst.

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Good! The interviewer will definitely be interested in whether the position or organization can fulfill your career expectations and keep you happy and engaged, so this approach is a good one!
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