Healthcare Project Manager Mock Interview
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Question 39 of 40
Why are you interested in working for a public company rather than a private company?
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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Studies have shown that healthcare project managers are 52% more likely to work for public companies than private ones. Public companies are publicly traded, meaning the company has shares that can be bought and sold on the stock market, whereas private companies do not. Many healthcare project managers prefer working for public companies for job security, benefits, and giving back to the community. However, private companies offer greater career progression and better pay. The interviewer wants to hear your reasons for preferring a public company over a private one to see what motivates you in your profession.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
While you may prefer working for a public company to a private one for the benefits or stock options, you want to avoid mentioning money during your interview unless it is a salary-based question. It is better to describe your reasons as giving back to the community or job stability.
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I prefer working for public companies because I can give back to my community. Public sector employees have a sense of responsibility to the community instilled in them, which are the types of people I enjoy working with."
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I have worked for public and private companies, and prefer public companies because of the job stability. I believe there are more job opportunities in the public sector because there is government backing and less chance that a company will close its doors."
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