> Preparing Before the Interview
> At the Interview
> After the Interview
> Common Interview Questions
> Why People Lose Job Offers

One of the many advantages of interviewing for medical employment through an experienced healthcare recruitment firm like Soliant is the level of in-depth information provided to you prior to your meeting. Unlike the want ads, your healthcare recruiter will tell you duties of the position, salary and benefits of the position, detailed geographic and cost of living information, personalities and hiring processes, as well as the history and future of the organization you are visiting. Your personal preparation, coupled with insight from your recruiter, will allow you to gain a competitive edge in the organization's selection process.

Preparing Before the Interview

• Get organizational brochures or reports.
• Visit the Web site of the organization.
• Review and modify your resume if needed.
• Get solid directions and the day's itinerary.
• Prepare questions that are probing and insightful.
• Dress in a tailored and conservative manner.
• Dark suit, limited jewelry. Simple is the key.

At the Interview

• Arrive at the facility about 15 minutes early. Make absolutely sure you are not late.
• Be confident. You are interviewing at this facility because your skills match their needs.
• Be courteous and kind to everyone you meet. Chances are everyone you meet will give his/her input to the hiring authority.

Be positive during the interview. Don't discuss any negatives associated with past positions. Negativity is one of the leading knockout factors for candidates.

• Talk about 80% of the time. Draw parallels between your past traveling healthcare job experience and the opportunity for which you are interviewing.
• Discuss how your skills and achievements will benefit the organization.
• Don't talk about money or benefits. You are interviewing because your requirements fall into the organization's range.
• Continue to ask questions of everyone with whom you interview. People judge your intelligence and your interest by the quality of your questioning.
• If you want to take notes during the interview, come prepared and ask the interviewer for permission.
• Know the next step in the process.

After the Interview

• Call your healthcare recruiter immediately. This helps us do our job and gives us insight on how to proceed.
• Write and mail a thank you note to the interviewer(s).
• Most offers will be extended with an expiration date so walking through acceptance scenarios will be beneficial.

Common Interview Questions

• Tell me about your best/worst boss.
• What are your biggest shortcomings?
• What are your biggest accomplishments?
• Walk me through a biography of your career.
• Why do you want to leave your current situation?
• Describe the perfect work environment?
• What are your strongest attributes/skills?
• What things are you involved in outside of work?
• What separates you from others doing your same job?
• What is your life goal?
• What will your references say about you?
• What kind of student were you?
• What do you need in terms of salary?
• If you were offered the job, when could you start?

Why People Lose Job Offers

• Lack of interest or enthusiasm
• Negativity involving past situations
• Poor or eccentric personal appearance
• Arrogance
• Lack of confidence
• Failure to ask important questions about the job
• Excuses as to past failures or shortcomings

As with any potential change, it is normal to be hesitant or a bit nervous as you enter the interview process. We at Soliant Health, welcome the opportunity to research and prepare with you to ensure that your visit is a positive experience.