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Human Resources Management Professional with over 13 years of experience. Extensive background in Talent Acquisition and Recruiting a wide range of positions including Scientific, Operations, Human Resources, Real Estate, Finance, Medical, IT and more.
The interviewer is trying to gain insight about what you are looking for in an employer as it relates to workplace culture. The interviewer wants to hear what your values are and what you need from your employer to want a continuous working relationship with them.

Human Resources Management Professional with over 13 years of experience. Extensive background in Talent Acquisition and Recruiting a wide range of positions including Scientific, Operations, Human Resources, Real Estate, Finance, Medical, IT and more.
Think about what you look for in an employer when you are vetting a new job opportunity. Maybe you value having flexibility in the workplace or maybe you look for strong communication from the executive team about company financials. Whatever your expectations are of a potential employer, discuss that with the interviewer.

Human Resources Management Professional with over 13 years of experience. Extensive background in Talent Acquisition and Recruiting a wide range of positions including Scientific, Operations, Human Resources, Real Estate, Finance, Medical, IT and more.
"I enjoy working for a company that has open communication with their employees and values the clients and animals they work for. I have worked for several clinics that care more about revenue than about the pets, and it is important to me that animal care be top priority."

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I aspire to work in a company that values strong communication between employees, listens to their concerns, and offers flexibility in the workplace. It is really important for me that animal care is our top priority no matter the owner or situation. I expect professionalism from every person working with me.

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This is a solid response, but I suggest replacing the word "professionalism" with a different word, as the term professionalism is so broad and can mean so many different things. What is it that is really important for your colleagues to have? (Example: strong communication skills, positive mindset, friendly demeanor, etc.) I suggest naming the specific traits you like to see in your colleagues, rather than just saying "professionalism."
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