Generate a list of the ways in which you believe your responsibilities and the tasks you perform are likely to change because of the merger and your resulting new role. Hint: It may be helpful to make lists of what you imagine to be the circumstances before and after your appointment. For example, two obvious points of comparison involve number of employees (which implies many necessary tasks) and travel inherent in the job. See how long a list you are able to generate.

Before my promotion I was in charge of a department entailing a small staff and regular managerial duties. I was only dealing with 60 beds and instructing, coordinating, and planning with a smaller staff. I was also only dealing with one specific function for the facility. With my ne promotion I will be handling two...