Ask A Recruiter - Healthcare

We've got openings piling up. Placing nurses in rural areas is tough with all this relocation hesitancy. I understand the hesitation, but I don't know what the way around it is. Are there any … more

Do companies and recruiters take patient advocacy seriously?
I feel passionate about patient advocacy and want that reflected in my work. Advocacy has shaped how I practice healthcare. How can that exp… more

What kind of hybrid or completely remote jobs are still in demand in the healthcare field? From my conversations with people, there are almost none, but I just had my 3rd kid and it hasn't been ha… more

Despite have a 1 year experience as a Advance Nurse Practitioner it still difficult to find career opportunities in the DFW area. How can I increase my chance for new jobs

Is it normal to not receive specific feedback after the interview? When I ask for feedback, no response from recruiters. I’m someone who values feedback throughout the hiring journey. Each interaction… more

I just learned that somebody chose to get offended that I walked to their office to follow up on something because they hadn't responded to 3 emails I had sent over the course of 2 days (and I kno… more

With the recent strike happening in some healthcare industries, I cant help but think about how this affects job seekers like me. If a hospital recently faced a strike, would you still apply there? Re… more

For behavioral therapists applying to school-based roles, what red flags immediately move a candidate out of consideration? This is my first time trying to get a new job after working 6 years as a BT … more

How important is work life balance to hiring companies?
I’m prioritizing work-life integration more intentionally now. Balance looks different than it used to for me. How open can candidates be about b… more

Watching the Olympics. Some of these athletes are so talented and its obvious they spend so much time training and preparing. I'm wondering if I put that much effort into my job if I'd be even… more

I’m curious about emerging healthcare roles shaped by innovation. AI does seem concerning to me. The field seems to be evolving quickly. How do organizations define roles that didn’t exist a few years… more

Can you tell me is there a specific name for the type of ATS that healthcare would use or all they one size fits all?

My birthday is in few weeks and one thing I really do not like is spending my whole birthday at work, I prefer taking the day off and doing some reflections or probably dinner with some close friends.… more

It feels like hospitals seem to care more about internal candidates, even when the external applicants are stronger on paper. As recruiters, how often do internal politics or known quantities genuinel… more

I’m in a non-clinical hospital admin role and feel stuck between entry-level jobs and leadership that all seem to require clinical experience. From your vantage point as recruiters, which non-clinical… more

Now I am thinking if it is because I didn't finish with a good grade is why I am yet to get a job. Recruiters, does my college GPA really matters when it comes to me getting a job? and is there an… more

I think I am flexible. Always open to flexible shifts and varied schedules in healthcare roles. Adaptability is one of my strengths. I can fit whenever and however. How are scheduling needs typically … more

I haven't had in person interviews in ages! I don't know what to wear, is interview clothes more casual now? Interviewing at a hospital and I currently work for a startup

My manager asked me to help her in hiring process. I am very new to interview the candidates. I was wondering what is the utmost thing recruiter look for when they interview a candidate? When screenin… more

I saw an interesting article suggesting that GenZ might be the first generation to not be smarter than the previous generation due to all their exposure to devices. I find it half true. In my experien… more

I'm about 5yrs int healthcare after pivoting from a Sr. Ops background, and I'm realizing my current role has limited growth. I need help figuring out the best way to reposition, I feel stuck … more

I am intentionally seeking roles with clear expectations and accountability. Ambiguity hasn’t served me well in the past. JD says something else than what the job is about. How is role clarity usually… more

I work in a healthcare admin role and want to grow my career. In your hospitals or health systems, which non-clinical roles seem to have the most openings? My guess is its operations, data/analytics, … more

I was assisting with a high level interview this week and my associate dropped this question: "Three ladies get on a train. The train is full. You want to give up your seat.

One lady only has one leg and has a crutch.
One lady… more

Recruiters, why are we seeing less of hybrid jobs lately? I don't see hybrid jobs advertised anymore. I would love to go to office like 2 to 3 times per week to work onsite and brainstorm with my … more

I know my job and am very well experienced, but it doesn't necessarily mean I'm a great orator. That's what constantly ruins my chances in interviews, at least, that's what I think. Do… more

I want to return to healthcare after addressing burnout. Sustainability is now a priority for me. I need to work longer with good work life balance rather than retire 5 -10 years early. How open is th… more

I have a coworker who isn't rude per se - they engage and are cordial, but they've never made the extra effort to seem like they enjoy being around the rest of the team. It honestly comes off … more

If your were an animal, what would you be and why? A recruiter once asked me this question during an interview, nothing prepared me for a question like that, but I answered by saying I'd have been… more

Are these emails that come back saying "we moved on with another candidate who is more suitable" entirely automated? It would just help to know if my resume is truly weak or if it wasn't… more

I need to be revising my resume to better reflect the full scope of my experience. Lots of that in the past, I have removed because I don’t recall details.
Small details seem to matter a lot. What tend… more

I recently went to an award dinner for someone very deserving and has had a very successful career and will be retiring soon. It seems like they've been able to do a lot of good and useful things … more

Careerwise, I grew up believing that salary conversations were something to not talk about. But being more open about pay on this particular team I am in has helped uncover gaps and cases of undervalu… more

I’ve been in exit interviews where recruiter asks, “What could we have done better?” and it feels like a trap.
If you’re completely honest, you risk damaging future relationships. If you say “everything was fine,”… more

I had prepared well for skills, experience, and real examples—but this one question always made me pause. Giving a number too early felt risky. If i guessed low, i might undervalue myself. If i guessed high, i co… more

One of my friend was talking to me and she said she slowly realizes that a senior leader doesn’t like her—not through words, but through repeated small behaviors.
She understands it isn’t about her performance, an… more

I’m restarting my healthcare career after reevaluating my goals. I am thinking of my passion and long term goals. The reset has been energizing. What reassures employers that someone is ready for a fr… more

Hi, question what is the best way to talk to hiring employees about salary?

I saw this post on the socials and I'm debating whether it could be true. If true, its hilarious and also very sad. What do you think?

"My boss is totally unhinged. He just divided a stack of resumes into… more

I am taking a steady, intentional approach to my job search. I’m not rushing, but I am committed. How is selectiveness typically interpreted during hiring? How do recruiters see such qualities in candidates… more