Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Mock Interview
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In order to work for Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, you must be able to pass a drug screen and full criminal background check. Do you consent to our requirements?
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Michelle Krebs has over 15 years of experience interviewing and hiring candidates in the healthcare and medical device industries.
Working in the healthcare industry means you are in contact with vulnerable patients, children, pharmaceutical drugs, drug-related equipment, confidential information, and other areas of sensitivity. Assure the interviewer that you are able and willing to pass a complete background check and drug screen. If you have a criminal record, you must disclose this as it will be discovered in your background check. If you will not pass the drug test, you must also disclose this to the interviewer.
Michelle Krebs has over 15 years of experience interviewing and hiring candidates in the healthcare and medical device industries.
"I have a clean criminal record and am happy to comply with any background check you require of me. I am also happy to comply with a drug screen as I do not use drugs."
Michelle Krebs has over 15 years of experience interviewing and hiring candidates in the healthcare and medical device industries.
"No problem. I understand that it's part of the job. But I want to be up-front, I have done a full background check before, and there is a possibility you will see a charge for possession of marijuana in the check. It was several years ago, and it's no longer an issue for me because I've made significant changes in my life to pursue this career. But I don't want you to be surprised by the information. I'm happy to answer any questions you have and can assure you my drug test will come back negative."
Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
Cedars-Sinai invests a lot of money to perform drug tests and background checks on applicants. If you will not pass the drug test or background, you will be disqualified as a candidate. It is best to be honest in your interview if you have something in your past so the interviewer can decide if they want to move forward in the hiring process.
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