Ask A Recruiter - Healthcare

Well this is a first for me… I had a typical phone screening with a recruiter. All was going well and I felt confident in my answers. Towards the end of the call she asked “what is the greatest accomp… more

I keep seeing jobs reposted every few weeks that I already applied to and never heard back from. Should I even consider reapplying? My thought is maybe I didn't get to be one of the first few visi… more

With the way the job market is currently, if you were laid off or fired today from your job, how will you react? will you be scared about your finances, angry, sad or something else entirely. I’d most… more

I was reading a book with my grandkids about how parents are actually doctors, accountants, teachers, and artists all rolled into one. Very true! I think parents should be able to put child rearing sk… more

I applied for a position that I'm pretty excited about today. I'm looking to try and get every advantage I can to try and get the position. I found the hiring manager on LinkedIn. Would it be … more

I’m adapting to the growing role of technology in healthcare work. Digital tools are becoming unavoidable at Sanofi. Robotics, tools, chatgpt everything is being utilized.
How important is tech fluency acros… more

Hi, I currently live in Houston, TX and will be a new RN graduate in May 2026. I move back to Boston, MA as soon as I am licensed.
I’m looking for Boston-area new grad RN residency programs with summer… more

I am focused on building long-term professional relationships during my search for positions. Every interaction feels like it matters, maybe now or it can be in the future. What makes someone memorabl… more

Is talking about burnout in a previous role in an interview something that you consider a red flag when hiring for clinical or hospital roles? Or does it signal honesty? I've been honest about my … more

What’s the real reason candidates get passed over when they meet all the requirements on paper? This is such a bad time for me to not have a job, and it's been frustrating to not know if it's … more

Do you think HR takes more blame than it deserves during major transitions? I once watched an HR team try to rebuild trust after a major leadership change that came with layoffs and restructuring. Emp… more

When candidates want to pivot within healthcare (ops, admin, leadership, clinical support), what helps them stand out during hiring? A lot of people enter healthcare thinking it’s a straight path, the… more

I know some healthcare markets are extremely competitive. I wonder how AI has impacted this shift to competitiveness.
That reality has shaped how I approach my search so that I get low hanging fruits a… more

I asked how bonuses are calculated to my company corporate last year. I came to know that our bonus sort of depend on comapny’s profit for the year but i never understand why it depends on how overall… more

A candidate apply for a role.Before any interview scheduled, profile is first run through an AI. Strong experience on paper.Relevant skills.
Good past employers.But the AI flagged the candidate as hig… more

Hi Recruiters in Healthcare. I am looking to do a career pivot. Right now I am in Bedside nursing at Mayo Clinic. I graduate in May 2026 with my MSN-Ed, I'll have been bedside in this position for… more

Do you see continuous education as an added advantage, or does it not matter much? Took a break from job hunting and started doing a really interesting 6-week course. I want to add to this my resume i… more

Last year January when my uncle accepted his offer, he was told his salary would be reviewed yearly. Another January has passed, but he does not know whether to ask for a review because he feels he ha… more

Someone looking to start their career in Healthcare asked me for advice with the job hunt today and I didn't really have anything substantive for them since my own has been so frustrating lately! … more

I am looking to transition into a non clinical role but I am having trouble breaking into any industry. Currently an NP with two years of ER experience and prior to that was an ER nurse from 2016-2023… more

No matter how hard I prepare for my healthcare interviews, I usually end up on YouTube watching recruiters explain what they are looking for in candidates in the role I am interviewing for. Does anyon… more

I've noticed a pattern where candidates look great on paper + interview well, and still struggle once they're in the role. It makes me wonder what's hardest to uncovered during the recruit… more

I am drawn to healthcare organizations with a strong mission and community focus. Purpose is a big driver for me. For me, thats giving back to patients. What drives you for the work you do?
Personally,… more

After 6 years with the same company, I’ve grown a lot and become someone people rely on — but my salary hasn’t grown the same way. It made me wonder if job hopping would have led to better raises. Hav… more

One day I genuinely wasn’t feeling well, so I took a sick day.
The next day, I still didn’t feel better — but I went to work anyway, just because I felt guilty knowing two other coworkers were already off.
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I am seeking part-time healthcare work due to personal priorities right now. Flexibility is essential for me at this stage with 5 years into work.
How common are part-time paths with room for growth? I… more

Work has been awkward lately due to getting in an argument with a coworker. It wasn't anything too crazy and I feel like I was in the right. Now though they're just icy around me all the time … more

A candidate opened up honestly during an interview, but no one was hired — because the role was cancelled due to a budget freeze. It reminded me that rejection isn’t always about performance, sometime… more

I’m actively upskilling while searching for my next role. Learning keeps me motivated even during uncertainty. How is ongoing education viewed during an active job search? I hope it reflects commitmen… more

I have spent a few hours this week polishing up my interviewing skills - whether that's been answering hypothetical questions or using ChatGPT as an interview partner, It's felt like a lot... … more

I've been taking a break this whole month from applying to jobs. It was slowly killing me, and I needed to reflect on what changes to make. Was that a mistake, or am I on the right track? As a rec… more

Do you treat your January as a set up month or a sprint? Ever since I started working, I always use my January to strategize for the year, I use it as a month to plan my year and strategize for the ye… more

Ive been trying to think of ways to get a leg up in this job market. What are some good ways to shmooze recruiters without looking too desperate? Send a gift? Be extra polite? Whats the secret? 🤔

To me, career growth is very important in terms of position and pay. I am exploring a transition from clinical work into a non-clinical healthcare role. The change feels exciting but unfamiliar. What … more

Got flagged for noncompliance with a process that was never clearly defined. I've asked for guidance multiple times and didn't get clear answers... It made me wonder how often candidates walk … more

Is it okay that I want to pivot into admin and pick up a patient care coordinator role in the same hospital? I'm afraid it'll be seen as laziness, especially because the main reason I want to … more

Fellow recruiters, how long do you keep a position open? I've been finding it hard to find the right fit, and management is pushing me to fill it. I know rushing the process has never gone well fo… more

Do healthcare analysts still have a place in the field these days? I got let go from my previous job because they'd secretly been training a couple of young graduates on how to do my job using AI.… more