Interview Tips
Making connections nationwide in medical staffing.
Success! You sold yourself with your resume, and now you have an
interview for a travel nursing, travel physical therapy, or travel
occupational therapy job, local contract job, or direct hire
(full-time) position. Be prepared to sell your skills as a nurse,
allied health professional, advanced practice professional, or
physician by planning ahead.
Normally, your first contact will be over the phone. Be sure to
confirm times and places whether it’s a face-to-face interview or a
phone interview.
Prepare for a personal interview for medical
employment as you would if you were taking a test. Do your homework.
Obtain information about the facility from the Internet, the public
library, and of course, from your Account Manager.
The prospective employer will have a copy of your resume in
hand. Be prepared to answer questions about your healthcare career and the
profile you presented. You’ll want to discuss your strengths as a nurse, allied
health professional, advanced practice professional, or physician and how your
skills and experience will contribute to their organization.
Several questions may include:
- What can you contribute to the organization?
- What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses?
- How well do you work with others and get along as part of a
team?
- How do you handle stress?
- Why should we hire you over the other candidates?
- Why do you want to work here?
Prepare your environment for a phone interview. Stay away
from distractions, such as doorbells, pets, and family noises.
It’s a good idea to reference the research you did on the
healthcare facility, then ask some more specific questions about the
organization and the healthcare job, such as the work environment and any
challenges that exist. If it becomes apparent that there are specific skills
required that you do not excel in, emphasize your strengths. If the position is
for a travel nurse, travel physical therapist, travel occupational therapist, or
a travel assignment in another of our specialty fields, emphasize your qualities
that will help you excel in these situations.
As the interview approaches its conclusion, ask if your
skills and abilities meet their needs and the requirements of the travel job,
local contract job, or direct hire (full-time) job. The response may provide you
with the opportunity to clarify concerns or provide additional information.
If you have unanswered questions, be sure to discuss them with your account
manager. We’re here to help you every step of the way!