Medical Laboratory Technician Mock Interview
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Question 26 of 40
Do you have any plans that may interfere with being able to commit to long-term employment with us?
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Heather Douglass has over 20 years of experience as a Career Coach, Recruiter, and HR Specialist. Much of her experience is as a Technical Recruiter in the healthcare industry.
Knowing what goals you have and any changes you anticipate in your life will give the interviewer an opportunity to evaluate two things: 1.) what positions are available that won't disrupt your plans and, 2.) are you interested in having a long-term relationship within the company? Either way, being upfront and honest is always appreciated.
Heather Douglass has over 20 years of experience as a Career Coach, Recruiter, and HR Specialist. Much of her experience is as a Technical Recruiter in the healthcare industry.
"I recently became engaged. Although we have not set a date yet, we have agreed to wait twelve months before the wedding. My fiance just passed the bar exam here and has been offered an opportunity to join an existing law firm. Presently, our plans are to stay where we are and build a career, not just work a job. Also, we do not plan on having children for at least two years after our wedding. We both feel that being able to become established in our careers and save for our future would be the responsible thing to do before starting a family."
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
"I recently completed school and received my certification as a medical laboratory technician. My hope is to find a position that will allow me to work long term. I do not anticipate any significant changes that would affect that."
Ryan Brunner has over ten years of experience recruiting, interviewing, and hiring candidates in the healthcare, public service, and private manufacturing/distribution industries.
"I have no plans that would interfere with my ability to commit to a long-term position. I have traveled before and have come to a place in my life where I want to find a stationary position and grow with a company. I don't foresee any events that may cause a need for me to move any distance that would prevent me from being able to continue employment here if I am offered a position."
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I do not have any plans that will interfere with being able to commit long-term. This is the career that I have always dreamed of doing and being able to do something that I love is a priority to me.
Rachelle's Feedback
You sound very committed to the role. Exactly what the interviewer wants to hear!
Anonymous Answer
Yes, I came here with a student visa, but I am currently on OPT status. I will need to extend my stay in this country as an H1B. The hospital will be able to sponsor me to extend my stay here in the country.
Rachelle's Feedback
Assuming the interviewer knows your work status prior to your interview, you could also ask what steps you can take to make this happen. Your response is currently worded in a way that puts all the onus on the employer.
"Initially I cam here on a student visa but am currently on OPT status. I will take the steps necessary for the hospital to sponsor me, extending my status to H1B."
Anonymous Answer
I always wanted to move here because I have a family here. For me to do that, I need to resign from my present job and find a job here.
Lauren's Feedback
The interviewer wants to know you are seeking long-term employment.
I do not have any plans that would interfere with long-term employment. This opportunity is a great fit for my career goals and skills expansion.
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