I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Kaiser Permanente (Mission Viejo, CA) in Jul 2009
Interview
I submitted my application online using theirs career website, which was very user-friendly. About a week later, I received a phone call from a recruiter to set up an "interview" at the main recruitment office for my region. I waited about 45 minutes for my so-called interview which lasted less than five minutes. A recruiter asked me for the same information and resume I had submitted online previously (like my availability and what facilities I am willing to commute to) without even looking me in the. I felt like this company treated me like a number and had no interest in me.
After about one month I was asked to interview for an open job at a specific location. I was hesitant to meet with them again but agreed on an appointment after they offered to work around my schedule and assured me that managemnet was eager to meet with me. The MIssion Viejo administration team was amazing. They treated me with repect and made me feel comfortable during the interview (it consisted of a series of clinical skills assessment, questions about previous work experience, and a detailed explanation of the position. I was told I would hear from them by the end e of the week. Two days later, I was offered the position. The staff who assisted me with the hiring process beyond that point was friendly and helpful.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me of a recent difficult situation in the workplace and how you handled it,
I applied online. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Kaiser Permanente in Apr 2009
Interview
This is your opportunity to find out more about the job, the company, and the industry.
You could ask questions like:
What are the career prospects within your company?
What staff training and development opportunities are available?
Who would I be reporting to?
Where would I be located?
Avoid asking too many questions about salary and conditions of employment such as holidays but know what salary range you are prepared to accept.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
What are the career prospects within your company?
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Kaiser Permanente (Walnut Creek, OH) in Jun 2009
Interview
Submitted resume to HR for Senior staff Assistant position. HR contacted me two weeks later to give me the name of the person scheduling the interviews. One week later contacted me for scheduling.
Four person panel interview, consisting two nurses, clinical education trainer, and the Senior Staff Assist. The interview was only for 30-minutes and did not allow for extra time. There were four questions, one question from each interviewer.
I really wish I would have taken notes during the interview. At the conclusion of the interview, I asked for business cards from each of panel participants. No one had cards. I felt really bad at that point, since I did not have the names (could not remember all of them) to send follow-up letters. I did ask the panel I someone could send me an e-mail with the contact names and the Staff Assistant said she would. Two days after the interview, I left her a voicemail gently reminding her to either call me so I could get the name or if she could send me an e-mail. Did not get a voiceamil. On the third day, I left another message. On the fourth day, I sent a letter addressing the Senior Staff Assist only, since she was the person who contacted me for the interview. I tried to address each of the panels questions in the letter and felt it was a good letter.
I think the Senior Staff Assistant was mad at me for not taking the names down in the interview and was put off by me asking her to contact me. I would have to say that was not very professional of me, but I did not know what to do at that point.
I felt the interview went well. I had all the skills required for the job. Each one of the panel said they were impressed with my skill set. I think I blew it by asking for the names and they may have thought I was over qualified for the position.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
Have you ever worked with a difficult person before and how did you handle it?