Ask A Recruiter - Healthcare

Walked into work today and had the scary realization that I've been here 4 years already. Time flies so fast! Its been a good place to work for the most part but I know I'm capable of more. Wh… more

I work with a small hospital network serving several rural communities in the Northeast, and recruiting experienced ICU nurses has become increasingly difficult. Larger city hospitals nearby tend to a… more

I truly appreciate the people who support healthcare hiring behind the scenes. The process feels complex from every angle. What can candidates do to make the experience smoother overall? I want to be … more

For the recruiters hiring for hospital staff, is there a specific 'vibe' or soft skill you look for that isn't on the resume? We all have the same credentials, so I’m wondering what makes … more

Doing what is right takes courage and determination. I have been prioritising ethical alignment in my healthcare work. Values influence my decisions strongly. How can candidates like me assess ethics … more

Stop listing a job as “remote in… city and State.” If the job is really not remote, be honest and say so upfront. Job seekers know when you are full of it.

Do you think it is a red flag if a position has been open between 2 to 3 months? I had an interview few weeks ago, and this position is still open. Does this mean the recruiter can't make a decisi… more

The more I look at the job market the more I'm convinced that I need to be more "lucky" if that makes sense. It seems like finding a good fit will entail right place right time more than… more

Will a gap on my résumé overshadow the 8 years of solid experience I had before stepping away? I needed burnout recovery and took a year off, and I can't tell if the reason I'm not able to lan… more

How can I keep up with the skills? What certifications are relevant even if these are AI related or not?
I’m actively keeping my skills current while job searching. Staying relevant matters to me. How … more

I enjoyed working at a podiatry clinic in midtown toronto a few years ago and then i decided to pivot into teaching medical office administrators

What actually moves the needle on pay in healthcare roles beyond years of experience? I always hear “the range is set,” but then find out later that colleagues got more.

I recently saw a posting for a Senior Admin role that listed "industry leading, highly competitive compensation." After three rounds of interviews, I finally got the number, and it was $15k … more

I recently resigned a position that I had been at for 10 weeks. Very toxic! When hired, HR had me sign a paper that when I resign and don't work the full 2 weeks, that final paycheck would be paid out at mini… more

I've been really back and forth on whether I want to apply for a position I've seen at another senior living facility. However, now I'm worried that I've waited too long and that the j… more

Have you ever logged off internally during an interview even before the end of the interview? I haven't stopped this interview, but I know within me that I am not moving forward in this healthcare… more

I am losing confidence in myself.
I’ve experienced a few rejections during my job search and I am still trying. Each one has not been teaching anything to be honest. What advice helps candidates mainta… more

For non-clinical roles in healthcare (like operations or patient experience), what are the most common reasons people don’t make it past the first round? I’m trying to move out of front-line work and … more

Would you say cover letters are important? I want to take the effort into writing one that really outlines my passion for the hospital I'm applying to, but I truly don't want to waste my energ… more

I recently discovered a new feature on Indeed where AI can help me tailor my resume to each of my job applications. Have you tried it? I tried to do a couple of applications with it to see how it work… more

I feel I had a very successful interview last Tuesday but I haven't heard back from the recruiter yet and I'm starting to get a little antsy. How long should I wait before a polite follow up?

I heard using AI to fine-tune my resume is what all the kids are doing these days. My question is, how much is too much when it comes to AI help? Or should I just stick to doing things the old fashion… more

How can I guarantee I join the right team? I’m interested in healthcare teams with strong collaboration and trust. Team dynamics matter deeply to me. How are collaborative environments identified duri… more

Recruiters, what is the purpose of showing us the algorithms of the people that had applied for the job? I am trying to apply for this healthcare job and I am seeing over 500 applicants already and I … more

I am working on managing interview nerves as I reenter the hiring process. Mock ups and videos are helping me prepare.
Nerves don’t reflect ability, but they happen. How much weight is given to present… more

What candidates successfully land UM and PA roles? I have stone triage and referral review experience. I know this type of structured, guideline driven work is a great fit for how I think and work. I… more

What is one mistake you see healthcare candidates make repeatedly during interviews? I keep interviewing for higher level administrative positions and always make it pretty far along in the process b… more

My experiences with recruiters have been very different, while some made the process really pleasant for me even though I didn't get the job, others made it so stressful. Recruiters, what do you r… more

I want to make sure I am not bugging people too much. I’m learning to be patient with healthcare hiring timelines. Waiting can be challenging. What’s a reasonable expectation for follow-up? Understand… more

Well, everything was going perfectly as far as chill Friday vibes go until I found out that a recruiter I had a screening phone call with did not advance me past the call. Now I'm full of self dou… more

I have been thinking about how the on-going global war is currently affecting everything especially the job market which had been shaky already. Recruiters, what is happening on your end? Are healthca… more

I do find it frustrating that recruiters are almost like the gatekeepers of being able to find a job with a specific company. I have had no luck reaching out to them on LinkedIn. I usually just get ig… more

Is applying with a good resume and cover letter not going to cut it anymore? I'm not very sure how else to do this whole job-searching thing, but I really need to hear about the approaches that ac… more

I'm wondering if certifications (like CMA or CNA) actually influence pay range in entry-level healthcare roles. Mentioning extra certifications has never helped me with negotiations. What's th… more

My employer wants to make some reductions in my salary due to budget constraint and my workload at the office is still the same and even more and even though they said the reduction is temporary, I ca… more

I finally had a job interview where I felt that it went very well and I'm optimistic about improving my situation! I don't technically have an offer yet but I'm anticipating one! The only… more

Any recommendations on what role a nurse can transfer into that doesn’t require getting any certifications or advancing in education

Have you heard about the horizontal vs vertical growth? I’m narrowing my focus to a specific healthcare specialty. Depth feels more important than breadth right now, which is vertical jump than horizontal.<… more

For recruiters in healthcare: are there roles that are more difficult to fill, less competitive? i.e. smaller pool of prospective candidates

Last week, our location manager re-stressed the importance of coming into office on our non-remote days (sadly I usually go in every day but some people are in a hybrid). This week, our recruiter deci… more