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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
Most hiring managers prefer candidates who have some volunteer experience giving back to their community. As a Nurse Practitioner, you have a love for helping others, and your interviewer wants to hear how you have taken that passion for helping give back to your community. As you answer this question, share your core values and commitments outside work that show your passion for helping others. If possible, research the community efforts that this organization puts forth in their community so you can show support for them.

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"I have a family member diagnosed with diabetes a few years ago, and I am now a volunteer with the American Diabetes Association. There is an annual fundraiser here locally, and I am the co-chairperson for the event. One of the reasons that I applied to this position was because I read about your facility's commitment to employee wellness, and I appreciate that the organization also supports the American Diabetes Association."

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"I was raised by parents who believed that giving back to the community through volunteering was the most important thing you could do. At a young age, I remember volunteering on Christmas afternoons by serving meals to the homeless.
My parents taught me that even if you don't have money to give, you can always find the time. I spend every Sunday afternoon as a health aid at the homeless shelter. Upon researching your organization when I applied for this role, I was so excited to see that you give back to your community by providing wellness checks for uninsured children."

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I am grateful for the opportunity to get involved with the community and improve the lives of others through service. Currently, I collaborate with the local women's shelter to offer free health advice and checkups to those without health care. It's important that I use my knowledge to help others, and I would love to continue to help and give back in any way possible in this role."

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Through my 13 years of nursing experience, I have learned to love oncology. I participated in a department's activities such as Caregiver week and fundraising activities such as "walk the boots."

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Interviewers love volunteer and community work, so this response will score very high with a hiring authority. Nice job!
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I have been involved with my church healthcare team for the past 2 years. We create health awareness through health symposiums and workshops. During these workshops, we check blood pressure, provide diabetic evaluation and education, breast cancer awareness, etc.

Stephanie's Feedback
You do an excellent job of highlighting your community involvement. To strengthen your response, you should add a sentence or two at the end affirming why community involvement is so important to you.
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