Be Prepared For Your Job Interview

Getting your certification from Quality Career Pathways is just the first step toward a rewarding new career. Next, you need to find a job that is right for you and do what you can to ensure you present yourself as the right candidate for them. 

Once you schedule an interview, do your research on the company (and the interviewer, if you can). LinkedIn is a great resource to understand a person’s background. And, often the company will post recent events and news to give you an idea of their culture. 

Next, you will want to prepare answers to some common questions that are asked during a healthcare-related interview. The following are a few topics to get you started. There is no need to memorize a speech. Instead, think of a few examples or scenarios you can reference when applicable. 

The most important thing is to be yourself. Show the interviewer who you are and why you are the best candidate. When it is your time to shine, we wish you the best of luck!

Why did you choose this career path? Employers use an interview to get to know you. They want to understand your passions and what drives you to succeed. If you are comfortable, share a personal reason why you got your certification and why you are applying for this specific position. 

Talk about a stressful situation you have encountered and how you handled it.
Working in a medical or healthcare environment can be overwhelming at times, considering multiple patients and coworkers could demand your attention at the same time.  Employers want to know how you will react to this type of stimulation. Illustrate how you can stay cool under pressure. 

Tell me about one of your favorite patient interactions. If you have worked with patients in the past, think about a time when you went home with a happy heart because of what had occurred during your shift. If you are applying for your first client-care position, you can adapt your answer to another work encounter. Often an employer will use this line of questioning to see some of your personality and to understand how you will be representing the company.