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Congratulations, let’s nail your interview! Here are some carefully crafted resources to help you prepare for one of the most important steps in the hiring process.

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5 Reasons to Turn Down a Healthcare Job Offer

Receiving a job offer is an uplifting experience, especially for physicians, PAs, nurses, and other clinicians who typically undergo a rigorous interview process.

Jan 9, 20244 min to read

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5 Common NP Interview Questions

For many nurse practitioners, particularly newer nurse practitioners, preparing for an interview can feel similar to getting ready for boards.

Dec 22, 20236 min to read

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The Top 5 Healthcare Interview Mistakes

A healthcare job candidate can expect to discuss the clinical skills and medical knowledge necessary to perform well.

Nov 28, 20234 min to read

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How to Assess Cultural Fit in an Interview

The culture of your next healthcare employer can be just as important to your job satisfaction—sometimes even more important—than your compensation and benefits.

Oct 24, 20235 min to read

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5 Pro Tips for Your Physician Assistant Job Search from a Healthcare Employer

PAs are in high demand in primary care settings as well as within virtually all specialties.

Aug 28, 20234 min to read

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What Recruiters Look For When Interviewing PAs

Physician assistant—or physician associate—jobs are plentiful. In fact, a quick search on Health eCareers found more than 1,200 employment opportunities for PAs at the time this piece was written.

Aug 15, 20234 min to read

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5 Ways to Stand Out on a Phone Interview

Even in the age of video calls, recruiters often kick off the physician interview process with a traditional phone call.

Mar 17, 20235 min to read

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Primary Care Job Interview Do's and Don'ts

Are you a primary care physician who is ready to find a new role? It can feel tricky navigating the interview landscape, but we have some tips to help you put your best foot forward, plus how to handle the post-interview wait.

Mar 16, 20234 min to read

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6 Must-Ask Questions Before Accepting a Physician Job Offer

You’ve landed a promising job offer as a new physician. All your years of medical school, residency and interning have paid off. Congratulations!

Mar 14, 20234 min to read

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Emergency Medicine Job Interview Do's and Don'ts

Are you looking for a new emergency medicine job? While there have been some reports about positions lacking across the country, emergency medicine professionals are still in high demand.

Feb 21, 20234 min to read

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How to a Spot Strong Company Culture

Workplace culture is an essential aspect of a healthcare professional’s satisfaction. During the interview process, it’s important to know a facility as much as possible to make a well-educated decision.

Feb 14, 20233 min to read

Female physician shaking hands at an interview

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7 Tips and Tricks To Ace Your PA Interview

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the demand for physician assistants is expected to grow 28 percent by 2031.

Jan 27, 20237 min to read

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4 Ways Physicians Can Express Success Rates During Job Interviews

Sometimes all you need to do is land an interview and the rest of the hiring process takes care of itself. But seasoned physicians looking for a new role can put themselves ahead of the crowd by doing their homework.

Jan 25, 20234 min to read

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Internet Interviews

Whether you're the one doing the interview, or being interviewed, there are some things you need to know before pressing that "connect" button.

Oct 19, 20218 min to read

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10 Power Questions YOU Should Ask During a Job Interview

Got a job interview coming up? Don't waste your energy thinking up talking points to impress the interviewer, advises Andrew Sobel, author of Power Questions. Nothing you can tell him or her will ever equal the impact of what you can ask.

Aug 6, 20215 min to read

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How to Show Your 'Human Element' in Behavioral Interviews

Applicants for medical school, residency, or fellowship must rise to the occasion when interviewers go about the task of really getting to know them. Preparation is the thing to help ensure success, and knowing how to ace the range of behavioral interview questions gives applicants one more checked box on the assessment sheets.

Apr 8, 20219 min to read

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The 10 Toughest Job Interview Questions

From the author of An Expert's Guide to Total Interview Success, Barry Golds lists the 10 killer job interview questions along with suggested answers.

Aug 21, 20209 min to read

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How to Do a Virtual Interview If Employers Delay Onsite

During these uncertain times of the COVID-19 virus and social distancing, learn how to adapt by conducting a virtual interview rather than in-person.

Mar 25, 20205 min to read

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You've 'Got This': How to Rock That Phone or Video Interview

With the COVID-19 virus keeping most of us indoors, now's the time to brush up on your phone and video interview skills. After all, most employers aren't going to fly you out at the moment, so make sure you're prepared when they set up a meeting online.

Mar 20, 20205 min to read

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30 Behavioral Interview Questions You Should Be Ready to Answer

Your elevator pitch is ready, your stories are solid and you know what you have to offer but are you ready? To help you better prepare for your next interview, here are 30 behavioral interview questions sorted by topic that you can practice.

Mar 3, 20205 min to read

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Nurse Practitioner: 5 Interviewing Tips to Increase Your Chances of Being Hired

Got a nurse practitioner job interview? Here are five tips to keep in mind if you want to land that NP job!

Jan 16, 20203 min to read

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6 Chief Rules for Job Interview Thank You Notes

Kindness and courtesy go a long way, and it's important to remember that employers are people too. Follow these six thank you note tips to boost your chances of receiving a call back from an employer.

Nov 26, 20193 min to read

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Physicians: Prepare to Answer Tricky Interview Questions

There are certain questions you may encounter in an interview that can throw you for a loop. The reasons for these questions are numerous, including ensuring that you're prepared beforehand. So make sure you prep before by reviewing these common but tricky questions.

Nov 11, 20196 min to read

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7 Benefits Questions to Ask in the Ob-Gyn Interview

You landed an interview for an ob-gyn job – congrats! While you're prepping your interview answers, don't forget to come prepared with your own questions for the interviewer, especially when the discussion inevitably turns to benefits. Not sure what to ask? We've got you covered.

Nov 8, 20193 min to read

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Using Psychology to Ace Your Next Job Interview

Interviewing is a tricky process, to say the least. What tone should I take? What should I wear? The field of psychology can also provide us with some basic skills that help us shine in any interview.

Nov 6, 20193 min to read