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6 Interview Tips To Win The Job

You’ve applied for the job. You’re expecting an interview. You’re excited yet nervous. How can you best prepare to win the job? The following 6 tips can help you raise your game and present the best you!

1. Begin With The End In Mind. It is important to understand first what the health system is looking for in a candidate. This understanding can help you tailor your responses to reflect your strengths and satisfy the health system’s needs. While all health systems are not alike, most are looking for 3 things: (1) Competence. You must be good at what you do or have the raw skills to become competent (2) Personality. Employers want employees with a good attitude, a team player mentality, and a strong work ethic. (3) Dependability. Employers want an employee that is reliable. If an employee isn’t there to apply her skills, then her skills hold no value.

2. Rehearse! Like an actress on Broadway, your interview is your play. Practice your responses. This will help eliminate the “Um’s”, the “You know what I means”, and will give you the ability to choose meaningful words that best describe you and your strengths. Ask your spouse or significant other to role play with you. Record yourself and listen to how you sound. Research the hospital that you are interviewing with. Write down the questions you plan on asking.

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