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Brittanie Young is an HR Consultant with over 7 years of experience helping companies improve their employee experience through strategic talent management initiatives.
As a Band 7 Manager, you will have many distinct managerial and leadership responsibilities. Your interviewers want to determine what leadership style you will bring to the job and whether that will make you a fit for the institution and the team you will be directly managing.

Brittanie Young is an HR Consultant with over 7 years of experience helping companies improve their employee experience through strategic talent management initiatives.
"I am a strategic, compassionate, and empathetic leader with a passion for building high-performing teams. I believe in creating a culture of coaching and continuous feedback and ensuring my team has everything they need to thrive. I also bring the clinical experience and knowledge to be innovative in bringing new solutions to the Band 7 team."

Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
Think about the qualities that make you a good leader. Consider whether you are a more direct or collaborative leader. You can also mention qualities such as enthusiasm, strong business acumen, etc. When you answer this question, be sure to ask about the culture of the workplace because it may or may not align with your leadership style. Be honest about who you are as a leader.

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