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Jaymie Payne is passionate about talent acquistion and has nine years of experience in corporate and healthcare recruitment.
The interviewer wants to understand why you are leaving your current company and exploring new opportunities. Provide a brief reason for leaving, then explain what makes the role with the NHS appealing to you. Avoid giving red-flag answers such as "I hate my boss," or "we're always short-staffed, and I'm tired of working so much overtime," or giving a lengthy explanation. Give a brief answer, maintain a positive and professional tone, and avoid complaining about your current or previous employer, manager, or team. Instead, give a more general reason like "I'm looking for more growth opportunities," "I'm looking for a better cultural fit," "I'm seeking a better work-life balance," "I'm ready to explore new healthcare settings and expand my skillset and experience," "I'm looking for a shorter commute," etc.

Jaymie Payne is passionate about talent acquistion and has nine years of experience in corporate and healthcare recruitment.
"I enjoy working for my current company and with my colleagues, but I'm looking for a change in environment. I have been with my current company for several years, and I feel I've learned all I can here. I want to find a new opportunity such as this to gain exposure to new areas of healthcare, so I can grow and expand my skill set, and possibly even take on more responsibility or mentor more junior medical secretaries."

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