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Turn a new leaf with our top five interview tips this fall
Interviews can be a little nerve-wracking, whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned professional. With a competitive job market, nailing that interview can be the key to landing your dream job. At Northwell, we’d like to provide you with essential tips for both first-time and more experienced interviewees, covering both in-person and virtual settings. By following these tips, you’ll be better prepared and more confident, increasing your chances of securing the position you want and starting your new career journey, this fall.
Research the company
Understanding the company you’re interviewing with is crucial. Start by exploring the company’s website to learn about its mission, values, culture and stay up to date on recent news. This will showcase your genuine interest in the company and help you tailor your answers to align with their goals.
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Pro tip:Go beyond the basics and look into the company’s strategic initiatives, recent projects and industry standing. Utilize the company’s LinkedIn page to find connections within the organization and learn about some of the experiences their team members have had with career growth and workplace culture. This deeper insight can help you better understand if this is a company that interests you as well. |
Virtual Tip: Keep a few notes written in front of you during virtual interviews to refer to, if needed. This can help you seamlessly integrate your research into the conversation without appearing distracted.
Practice common interview questions
Familiarize yourself with common interview questions and rehearse your answers with a friend or family member. Prepare for questions like, “Tell me about yourself,” “Why do you want to work here?” and “What are your strengths and weaknesses?” Practicing these will help you build confidence.
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Pro tip:While you might be familiar with common interview questions, focus on articulating your experiences and achievements clearly. Using the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) method, you can structure your answers to demonstrate your problem-solving abilities and share successes. |
Virtual Tip: Record yourself answering questions to evaluate your body language and tone. This practice can help you adjust your delivery for a better presentation during the LIVE interview.
Dress appropriately
Your appearance is the first impression you make. Always aim for wearing professional attire that aligns with the company’s culture. When interviewing, business attire is generally appropriate.
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Pro tip:Even for virtual interviews, dressing professionally can put you in the right mindset. |
Virtual Tip: Choose a neutral, clutter-free background for virtual interviews. Lighting should come from in front of you, not behind you – and a quiet environment with no one else in the room also contributes to a professional impression. Don’t forget to test out your devices before the interview begins to ensure your camera and microphone are working properly.
Ask thoughtful questions
Prepare a list of questions to ask your interviewer about the role, team and company culture. Your questions should reflect your depth of understanding about the role you are interviewing for. This shows your enthusiasm and helps you gauge if the company is the right fit for you.
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Pro tip:Inquire about the company’s strategic goals, how your role would contribute to these goals and opportunities for professional development. This demonstrates your forward-thinking approach and genuine interest. |
Virtual Tip: Keep your questions concise and relevant to avoid time lags that can occur in virtual settings.
Follow-up via email after the interview
Sending a follow-up email within 24-hours after the interview is essential to maintain momentum and show your eagerness in the role. In this note, thank the interviewer for their time and reiterate your interest in the position. Mention a specific topic from the interview that you enjoyed to make your email more personal and memorable.
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Pro tip:Your follow-up should be more strategic. Besides thanking the interviewer, briefly summarize how your skills and experiences make you the ideal candidate. Highlight any new insights gained during the interview and how they reinforce your enthusiasm for the role. |
Virtual Tip: Avoid attaching emojis, memes and photos in the email to maintain professionalism.
These tips can be helpful to significantly enhance your interview preparation and performance, in both in-person and virtual settings. By demonstrating your knowledge, confidence and genuine interest you can set yourself apart from other candidates. Incorporate these strategies and you’ll be well on your way to landing your next job opportunity.
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The summer is the perfect time to make a splash with a new career without missing out on summer fun. We’ve compiled our top five career tips you can tackle while poolside. So next time you apply sunscreen, you can also apply for a new career.
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What It’s Like to Interview at Northwell
Searching for a new job can trigger a wide range of emotions—from hope to anxiety—and for many, the interview is the most intimidating part of the process.
But it doesn’t have to feel that way. After all, a request for an interview means your resume and application have spurred a company to want to learn more about you! The interview allows you to share more details about your experience and skills, as well as your personality. At the same time, you can learn more about the company and role beyond what you read in the job description.
Get to know Northwell’s interview process and read advice from our recruiters to help your next interview be a success.
What is the Northwell Health interview process?
While our most common steps are outlined above, your process may differ given the variety of positions at Northwell Health. Our Talent Acquisition team engages with candidates across a variety of ways such as texting, video, virtual or in-person interviews. For example, given the many pandemic-era adjustments that businesses and candidates have had to implement, virtual interviews are far more prevalent now than ever before. No matter how you’re interviewing with us, we’ve collected some great tips to help you prepare for a successful interview experience.
What’s expected in an interview
Whether you’re interviewing for an entry-level position or a more seasoned role, our recruiters recommend that you:
- Arrive on time
- Dress professionally
- Bring copies of your resume
- Come prepared with questions
First impressions matter. Vikash Ramnarine, a senior talent acquisition specialist, reminds you to treat a virtual interview the same way you would if it were in person: “Make sure you’re dressed professionally—and don’t forget the camera is always on!”
Talent Acquisition Specialist Sade Somorin says if you’re attending an in-person interview, “Have your resume on hand. And read your resume to be prepared to answer questions pertaining to your job history.”
Sade looks at not just alignment between the candidate’s background and the role’s requirements, but also “the value the candidate will bring to their team and the organization as a whole.”
That means being specific. Sade suggests, “When you share a team project or assignment you participated in, explain the task, action and result that contributed to its success.”
Attentive listening is important, but an interview is a conversation, not a one-way street. “Candidates should have questions prepared to ask at the end of the interview about the position to ensure it is a good match for themselves and the company,” says Nicholas Franzini, a senior talent acquisition specialist. Asking pointed questions also demonstrates that you’ve done your research and have a true interest in the role and the company.
Preparing for your interview
Our recruiters advise:
- Do your research on the position and the company
- Troubleshoot ahead of time
- Plan and arrange your setting
Senior Recruiter Shannon Skaee stresses doing research before the interview so you can better explain how your experience and the job’s expectations line up. “Demonstrating that you’ve done your research can set you apart from other candidates—and may impact the final hiring decision.”
Coaching legend Vince Lombardi once said, “If you are five minutes early, you are already ten minutes late.” That’s good advice on the gridiron as well as in the job market. “Candidates should also map out a route to ensure they arrive 15 minutes early,” says Nicholas.
This applies even if you’re interviewing from your kitchen table. You won’t have to worry about traveling to your interview, but you should still allow yourself at least 15 minutes to identify and address any technical issues that may arise, especially regarding your internet connection.
In a virtual setting, be mindful of your surroundings. Conduct the interview in a quiet location that minimizes background distractions and potential interruptions. A tabletop setting, such as a desk or dining table, works great because it provides a professional feel of sitting across from the recruiter. “Avoid using a phone for a video interview,” Vikash adds, “but if absolutely necessary, prop it up on something stable so that it’s not shaking.”
Other advice? Relax! Be confident about your skills. Let your experience and knowledge shine. At Northwell, we value being “Truly Ourselves”—expressing your personality during the interview can leave a positive and memorable impression on the interviewer.
After your interview, don’t forget to send a thank you note to everyone with whom you interviewed while you wait for your recruiter to reach out regarding next steps.
Now that you know what it’s like to interview at Northwell, it’s time to apply so you can become a Health Raiser! Explore careers today.
It is important to note that Northwell recruiters will always have an @northwell.edu email address and our communications will always be clear that they are from Northwell Health.
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What it’s like to apply at Northwell Health
Starting the search for your next career opportunity may seem overwhelming at first. As a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For, Northwell Health wants to ensure you know what you can expect when you apply for an opportunity with us. Read our infographic below as we walk through the stages of Northwell’s application, selection, interview, and offer experience at New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer.
Prepare for your journey to a career well cared for at Northwell.
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Five tips to ace your next virtual interview
As times change the needs of the companies do as well. In recent years, there has been a considerable increase in companies relying on online platforms to conduct candidate interviews. Recruiters actively utilize video conferencing now more than ever to engage and reach a more diverse, global group of prospective hires. For you, the prospective hire, it can give you an advantage if and only if you take it as seriously as you would an actual in-person interview. Northwell Health has prepared a number of tips to help you master the virtual interview so you’re confident and prepared to take on the next step in your professional career.
First things first, considering virtual interviews happen online, it is essential that your online connection is strong. There’s nothing worse than being in the middle of explaining why you’re the perfect candidate and the recruiter is met with grainy, pixelated images of you, or worst case, a dropped call. To avoid this, test your equipment beforehand. It may even be helpful to have a friend try a mock interview just so you’re aware of what the person on the other end of the call experiences throughout the process.
Now that you’re all set with your technology, what do you wear? It’s best to dress as if you’re walking into an actual office to conduct your interview. Dressing professionally isn’t only expected, but it also shows the recruiter that though you are home, you made an extra effort to make sure you made a quality first impression. Trust us, that goes a long way.
On to where you take the call. Most interviewees prefer to take the call from home, that way they are able to have more control of their environment than if they were at a coffee shop or even a library. If you do field the call from someplace else outside of your home, be sure it’s someplace quiet. You would hate to repeat yourself for your recruiter because they couldn’t hear you over a coffee grinder or the latest music from your second favorite band playing in the background.
Find the perfect spot. As much as it may be tempting to be as comfortable as possible seeing as most likely you’ll be taking this call from home, sitting at a desk or a table is much better than sitting on your bed. A tabletop provides the feel as if you’re sitting across from the person asking you questions and even helps keep your posture focused and your mindset on what’s in front of you.
Now that you’ve tested your equipment, figured out what to wear, where to go, and where to sit, it’s time to make sure you’re prepared. And though this process may be a bit different from what you may or may not be used to, it’s important you treat this the same as you would a regular interview. Come into the interview with questions you may have about the organization, a brief elevator pitch about your experience, how you feel you can add value to the team, and what you’re hoping to get out of your experience altogether. The more you’ve prepared, the more relaxed and confident you’ll be.
Follow these tips and set yourself up for success on your next call on others in the future. And if you’re interested in redefining health, Northwell Health has plenty of opportunities. Be sure to take a look at careers by clicking here.
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What it’s like to interview at Northwell Health
When it comes to looking for a new job, interviewing can be the most intimidating part of the process. But interviewing doesn’t have to be nerve-inducing. It’s a great opportunity to let your experience shine and a major step in your career.
Get to know Northwell’s interview process and hear from our recruiters about their best advice to help your next interview be a success.
What is the Northwell Health interview process?
While our most common steps are outlined above, the process may vary given the variety of positions at Northwell. Our Talent Acquisition team is also always looking to improve the candidate experience with innovative technology. This means that candidates aren’t limited to traditional phone screens and in-person interviews. Text message screening and on-demand or live video interviews are common to make interviewing as convenient as possible for the candidates. It is important to note that Northwell recruiters will always have an @northwell.edu email address and our communications will always be clear that they are from Northwell Health.
Phone interviews are usually the first opportunity for candidates to leave an impression with our recruiters. “A phone interview should be taken just as seriously as an in-person interview. The same rules apply: professionalism and proper articulation,” says Marisol Antunez, a senior recruiter with our Talent Acquisition team. “Make sure you have good service so there is no static or a chance the call would drop.”
Beyond one-on-one interviews, candidates may also be asked to come on-site for a panel interview. “Northwell is an extremely collaborative culture, meaning panel interviews may be common for clinical roles,” advises Robin Moreno, senior recruiter. But she sees panel interviews as a benefit for our candidates. “Don’t be intimidated. Look at it as an opportunity to network with several people that you may potentially be working with one day.”
How can a candidate prepare for an interview?
When it comes to preparing for an interview, our recruiters all had the same advice: come prepared!
“Be on time, and do your research,” suggests Shannon Skaee, senior recruiter. “Often times doing your research can be what sets you apart from other candidates which may help drive decisions in the end.”
Recruiter Jennifer LaPolla agrees, “Familiarize yourself with the job description for the role. You should be ready to answer, ‘why do you want this job?’ and reading the description will help you answer that question.”
Other advice? Be confident about your skills. Review your own resume ahead of time so you can provide short, organized examples of your experience as well as transferrable skills. At Northwell, we value being Truly Ourselves so letting your personality shine in your interview can also help leave a positive and memorable impression on the interviewer.
Looking at Glassdoor can be another great resource for candidates. Previous candidates share their interview experience and give insight into what can be expected. While each interview is different, candidates can also leave examples of questions they were asked during their Northwell interview. Here are some of the most common:
- What’s your experience in the medical field?
- What are some ways you can help improve patient experience?
- Tell us about a time when you were faced with a difficult or upset patient. How did you handle it?
- Where do you see yourself in five years?
- What qualities do you have that would help you succeed in a stressful and busy environment?
- What are your strengths and weaknesses?
After your interview, don’t forget to send a thank you note to your everyone you interviewed with along the way while you wait for your recruiter to reach out regarding next steps.
Now that you know what it’s like to interview at Northwell, it’s time to apply! Explore jobs today.
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Photo: Northwell Health Talent Acquisition Specialists from left to right, Gisela Belinfante, Kirsten Wieckhorst, Danielle Terdick, Ali Kahen and Jennifer Carlucci Applying for a new job is an exciting time but it can come with a lot of questions. We sat down with members of our Talent Acquisition team to hear their expert opinions on the best ways to help you and your resume stand out throughout the application process. From avoiding common resume mistakes to acing your interview, hear from our recruiters on how you can shine. Watch their best tips below to prepare you to join our team in 2019!
Healthcare Career Advice: Ask a Northwell Recruiter!
1. Are there any steps a candidate can take to help their resume stand out?
2. What are some common mistakes a candidate make on their resume?
3. How can a candidate best prepare for an interview?
4. What’s your best piece of career advice?
5. Anything else candidates should know about applying for a job at Northwell Health?
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