Interviewing Tips
Keep in mind we interview to determine whether an applicant has the skills, experience, attributes and motivation to be successful in the open position. Ultimately, you want to convince us that you possess the experience, skills and personality that can make a significant contribution to PIH Health.
Getting invited for an interview is an achievement in itself. It means that your resume created an overall good impression. The goal of your interview is to show that you have the skills, experience, and ability to do the job and that you can successfully fit into the organization and its culture. Job interviewing never seems to get any easier but with the proper preparation, the experience can be much less stressful. Below are some job interview tips that will help to ensure a successful interview.
Do your homework
Before your first interview, learn as much as you can about PIH Health, our mission, our vision, our lines of business, and the health industry at large. The more you know about PIH Health, the more confident you’ll feel asking questions.
Ask yourself
Before the interview, ask and answer basic questions about your goals. What do I want to do? Why do I want to do it? How can I convince someone that my past experiences will prepare me to accomplish the job?
Prepare yourself
Organize the night before. Your interview clothing and copies of your resume should all be ready. Get a good night's sleep and review over your resume before the interview.
Timing is everything
Give yourself plenty of time to get to the location of the interview and plan to arrive ten to fifteen minutes early to avoid traffic or other slowdowns. Write down the exact meeting place and time and ask about parking availability before you go.
The day of your interview
Know the interviewer's full name (including correct pronunciation) and his or her title. Wear business attire, closed toe shoes, and be conservative with your fragrance, cosmetics and jewelry. Bring several copies of your resume, a list of five professional references and a notepad to jot down notes.
Make the most of your interview
Don't rely on your application or resume to do the selling for you--we want you to be convincing. Come prepared to ask us questions. This is your opportunity to find out more about PIH Health.
Interview Dos
Make eye contact, smile and shake hands firmly. Project your energy and enthusiasm throughout the interview. Listen carefully, keep your responses brief but yet answering the questions completely. Early in the interview, ask the interviewer to describe the position's duties and responsibilities so you can focus your responses on your experience, skills and accomplishments that relate to the position.
Interview Don'ts
Don't make negative remarks about present or former employers. If the interviewer asks regarding your salary expectations, give a range based on your research of the job market, but indicate you're more interested in the opportunity for continued learning and professional development.
