Nursing Mock Interview

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Question 20 of 50

Why are you leaving your current position?

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Elisabeth Walter
Elisabeth Walter

Elisabeth Walter is an experienced Recruiting Consultant and Enrollment Advisor.

This question is a time for you to be up front and honest with the person that is interviewing you, but to a point. Under no circumstance should you talk negatively about your current employer as that is a major red flag for interviewers. If you are truly leaving your former position because the organization has done bad things, make sure to find reasons that the organization you are interviewing with is better for your long term well being and career. Don't make money or benefits the sole focus of this interview question either as that will be a red flag that you may jump ship later on for more money. Focus on how the new position would better you as a nurse and a person.

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