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Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
The interviewers want to hear that you are looking forward to working at the NHS and have thought about how you can make a positive impact while working there. Think about what kind of impact you could make. Possible things that come to mind are:
- Creating a favourable environment for patients by smiling, asking them how their day is going, and providing them with excellent service
- Building business relationships with your colleagues so everyone looks forward to coming to work each day
- By having a positive attitude and mentoring others
Whatever comes to mind that you are passionate about, share it with the interviewer!

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
"I expect to make a difference at the NHS by bringing my six years of patient care knowledge and expertise to your company and providing the service you expect from your team members. I always come to work with a smile and a positive attitude, which rubs off on those around me. I have a strong work ethic, solid communication skills, and an excellent work history with few excused absences. I love what I do, and I look forward to this opportunity to finish out my career with the NHS."

Jaymie Payne is passionate about talent acquistion and has nine years of experience in corporate and healthcare recruitment.
"As a new team member, it would be important for me to first understand what some of the current challenges and gaps are to determine where I could make an impact within the organisation. I would start by building relationships and integrating with the team through collaboration and onboarding so that I could better understand what is working well and where I would have the opportunity to make a difference. On a more personal tone, I know that I could make an immediate impact on patient care by providing exceptional customer service and positive experiences with patients I encounter as well as their caregivers."

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