How have you shown flexibility in a job in the past?
"During my internship with a large hospital, I was able to roll with scheduling changes with ease due to my preceptor going out on a medical leave with no notice. Wanting the best training I could possibly get, the department director paired me with another great tech to work with while the other was on leave and I had to adjust my work schedule to be with him on short notice. Moving into my first job, you'll find that I am very flexible when it comes to scheduling and availability on the job."
"Throughout my career, I have been the employee that is willing to help when and where I am needed. People who use the line "that's not my job" really get under my skin because they are not true team players. Just recently, our administrative staff in our department was short-staffed for a couple of days due to a major illness being passed around. During down times, I helped out our admin staff where I could help out without being trained too much. I actually valued the chance to sit in their shoes and gain new perspective of their day to day work lives."
"Throughout my career, I have been the employee that is willing to help when and where I am needed. People who use the line "
Showing you have been adaptable in the past to work in different environments, personalities and schedules reflect your flexibility. Give an example that gives the interviewer insight into your easy going nature. You will need to be flexible to work with a variety of patients and doctors in order to get the job done, and you may be asked to work odd hours at times.
"In my last job, I was often asked to work weekends and I didn't mind. Work is a priority for me and I want to get as much experience as I can to further my career. I understand that schedules change and we need to shift things around."
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