Why do you want to work for Vanderbilt University Medical Center?

"I want to work for Vanderbilt University Medical Center because your vision and values align with mine. I want to work for a company whose vision is that everyone is entitled to good health and well-being while receiving compassionate care from highly skilled healthcare professionals. I could not agree more! I also want to prepare for a leadership position and am excited you offer and encourage professional growth to everyone you employ."

The interviewer wants to hear that you have researched their agency. When responding to this question, highlight unique aspects of their company that stand out from others. You may want to work for their agency because of their stellar reputation, their opportunity for professional growth and advancement, or because they are a highly acclaimed teaching hospital.

Instead of giving a generic answer to this question, focus on showing the interviewer that you have thoroughly researched Vanderbilt University Medical Center. For example, if you say that you want to work for Vanderbilt because they offer compassionate care, that could apply to many other organizations. Instead, say that you want to work for their company because they are one of the most highly acclaimed teaching hospitals and were groundbreaking in their efforts in electronic medical records.