Ask A Recruiter - Healthcare

Hi, I’m currently working in the PBM space and looking to transition into a hospital system. I have experience in operations, program management, process improvement, and healthcare strategy, but I sometime… more

Recruiters, how do you respond to job seekers asking for additional information on a specific position?
Situation: I live in a very small town. I saw a position on the local hospitals career page, but … more

I am a new grad with a Bachelor of Science Healthcare Administration. Been a LPN for 25+ years where do I look for jobs?

I accepted a position where I feel very uncomfortable. I was trained by agency nurse who really didn’t know how everything worked at this facility. I have had several offers of employment after taking my cu… more

Hi, recruiters, I am noticing that most jobs I want to apply to are asking me to create a profile first before proceeding to make my applications, is this the new trend in applications? Jobseekers lik… more

Advice on interviewing when you're an ops generalist into a more specified role?

We are a boutique med spa in the DFW area and are growing our team. Curious, does this site support job posting or recruiting resources to add medical professionals and licensed medical estheticians?… more

how do you transition from being a bedside nurse to case management??! Cause I don’t see any entry level CM jobs and I plan to get experience and then go remote.

I have been an LPN for 24 years, I recently graduated with by bachelor's in Healthcare Administration. I am having a hard time finding a job. What are employers looking for in administrative posit… more

Recruiters, do you take the "Easy apply" feature on Glassdoor and other jobs boards as much as applicants sending out emails? I really have been skeptical about the feature when applying for… more

Has anyone had a situation where you weren't successful for a job, then a few weeks later they reached out to ask if you're still interested? It sounds like they're reconsidering me and wa… more

I have an interview coming up very soon and want to make sure that I dress to impress and that I am on point fashion wise. I was always told that ladies should wear a fancy blazer with matching skirt,… more

How honest can you be in your exit interview? I want to provide honest feedback in an exit interview to make the workplace a less toxic environment, but I’m worried about unforeseen consequences. Any … more

What’s the best way for candidates to ask about ratios, shift expectations, and support staff in interviews without sounding like they’re not willing to work hard? I feel like it's always seen in … more

I have turned down or hesitated on certain roles because of location, even when the job itself was interesting. Balancing personal life, family and career opportunities has not always been straightfor… more

Have you ever strongly advocated for a less-experienced candidate because of how they presented themselves in conversation? I don't know if soft factors like bedside manner, communication, empathy… more

Is it just me, or has the 'great resignation' hit the healthcare back-office harder than the clinical side? I wonder what other recruiters are seeing. Are you struggling more to keep clinical … more

What context or explanation genuinely changes your perception about a clinical candidate jumping between facilities every 12–18 months? It's been awfully hard to get past round 2, and I can't … more

How do you talk to candidates about burnout without scaring them away from the role entirely? So many nurses, MAs, and allied health professionals are already exhausted, but the staffing realities are… more

I've asked chatgpt to rework my cv, while the revised version does read impreaaive but it also reads like words strung together that don't mean anything.. anyone else find this? Anyways I'… more

With the first wave of primary elections already in progress, I can't help but relate it to what recruitment looks like, there are so many times that I apply for roles confidently in the healthcar… more

I have a interview coming up and I really want it. I always freeze up and my mind goes blank when they are asking the questions. How would I prepare myself to make sure I get the job. It's doing t… more

Any other hospital HR folks on the bowl ever feel like we are just trading the same 50 local nurses back and forth between different hospitals? I've been pretty stuck on filling up a few positions… more

I am not still sure of how I feel about shadowing in healthcare generally, there are times that I feel it is actually a great way for people to see what they are signing up for and on other times I fe… more

Tell me what actually works. A story about a candidate who stood out amongst the million other applications. I really need a job soon and I'm completely lost on what I'm lacking.

What is your perspective on "Personality hires"? I mean someone who does not fit the criteria for the role fully but has an energetic and team-oriented spirit. I feel that while they can boo… more

How do you handle your application process when you are a do not rehire at a previous job

Is it just me or there are others who are burned out due to work? Do you think it's because of such a market? Many candidates now ask detailed questions about workload, staffing ratios, and wellne… more

Something funny happened at work earlier in the week, I wore an expensive perfume that I really love to work, but the funny thing is that HR called my attention that someone complained about it to him… more

Is international nurse recruitment helpful to address staffing shortages. While it seems promising, we want to ensure we build strong onboarding and support systems before expanding the program. Long-… more

I got invited to schedule an interview for a position that I applied for a few weeks ago. At the time, I thought it sounded like a good idea but now I'm uneasy about taking the position. Should I … more

What’s the current state of relocation packages or housing stipends? Are they shrinking? I’m looking at new contracts, and the per diem rates seem a lot lower than they were two years ago.

I'm still new to my job, and maybe my inexperience is the reason I'm taking this so hard, but what’s your worst "ghosting" horror story with a candidate who was supposed to start the… more

Recruiters: Has anyone recruited you to be... a recruiter? 🤯

Our HR team has started expanding outreach to nursing schools as we plan for upcoming retirements across several units. While interest in healthcare careers remains strong, we’re noticing new graduate… more

It is Tax season and it is making me nostalgic about my very first salary negotiation where I did not factor how tax removal could affect me so much, I was so focused on the gross pay and I think it i… more

Has anyone ever had to take an exam as part of applying for a role? I am thinking of pivoting a little and applied for an Amazon position yesterday and I had to take a 2 hour test and it was terrible!… more

My friend who is a recruiter said “Even when we offer competitive benefits, many candidates gravitate toward the bigger brand names. We’re trying to understand how smaller systems can stand out in a crowded… more

My LinkedIn search notification just popped up on my phone and when I checked it, I saw that they were searches from recruiters and some people in the healthcare industry, but I am not getting any mes… more

How much weight is really given to 'previous healthcare experience' for entry-level billing roles? I have 10 years of general admin experience, but I keep getting told I lack the 'clinical… more