Why do you think you will be successful in this role?
With a wide variety of services, departments, clinics, hospitals, and roles within Kaiser Permanente, your interviewer wants to know that you will be confident stepping into the job with success. This is your chance to highlight your exact experiences and skills that make you the perfect fit for the job. If you can, take your answer further by highlighting your ability to help live Kaiser's mission of providing high-quality services to the members you will work with and the communities you will be helping to serve there.
"First and foremost, this role with Kaiser Permanente really spoke to me because of my nine years of experience in the operating room setting, working side by side with surgeons in the prep, and actual procedures with patients. I have the leadership skills to bring a positive and professional attitude while getting to know my team enough to delegate responsibilities around the OR. As I applied and interviewed today, I've gotten the chance to learn so much more about the rich history of Kaiser Permanente. Coming to work for a managed care organization is something I would take great pride in and I can definitely see myself as part of this team for many years to come."
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Anonymous Answer
I will be successful in this role because I'm responsible, hardworking, learn fast, multitasker, and I'm reliable. Also, I am organized, bilingual, and I have pharmaceutical knowledge. I work good under stressful situations, and I'm good at resolving patients' problems.
Rachelle's Feedback
These are all excellent skills to have, and you sound very talented! Be sure that some of the skills you mention are a match with what Kaiser Permanente is looking for in the job posting or job description.
Anonymous Answer
I will be confident and happy to be improving the health of Kaiser patients. My attention to detail leadership skills will help the eye clinic be successful for the patients and employees.
Rachelle's Feedback
This is a good start! Be sure to bring as much detail from the job description/role responsibilities as possible. Then, give a higher level of detail on how you will achieve this.
Anonymous Answer
Throughout most of my career, I have been a proceduralist with an attention to detail. My approach is to give high-quality medical care in a compassionate and empathetic manner. I am very truthful and gentle with my patients so I can build trust. I want them to come back to me for further healthcare and feel comfortable. Given Kaiser's model to give excellent healthcare to the community.
Amanda's Feedback
It sounds like you enjoy working with patients and strive to build long-term relationships with them through high-quality, responsive care that meets their unique needs. Consider enhancing this answer by explaining how the experience or skills you have would translate into the new role you're applying to. Where possible draw connections between the skills, expertise, or experience you have and the requirements of the role you're applying to. This better highlights your suitability for the role.
Anonymous Answer
I believe I have the traits of a successful Kaiser mental health provider because I am adaptable and flexible, not only am I a good listener, but I took a course in my undergrad to be an active listener. I am proactive in everything I do, and I am a compassionate and result-driven person. I take constructive criticism well as it will improve my skills as a clinical social worker.
Jaymie's Feedback
Good job! If you haven't already, try to incorporate a few traits or skills you possess that were listed in the job description as well.
Anonymous Answer
That’s a great question, and I think I’ll be perfect for this program and this career because of how passionate I am for this job, and because I’m very compassionate when it comes to helping people. There is not a situation in which I won’t go above and beyond for a person, especially in healthcare. To add on, I'm also team player, I’m never the type to make enemies, and I respect everyone’s points of view. I think I have all the traits of what would make a great healthcare worker.
Jaymie's Feedback
Being a team player and someone who is compassionate and caring toward others are skills and qualities that will align well with the role. Great job!
Anonymous Answer
I understand that Kaiser Permanente strives to provide quality healthcare through a well-rounded team that caters to all of a patient's needs. In my experience, working as a team is the best way to provide great customer service. I know that each person contributes something different to a patient's experience with the company. I believe that my ability to work efficiently with others and my communication skills will allow me to be successful in this role.
Jaymie's Feedback
Based on your other responses to questions, it will be clear that you are a team player and someone who can communicate effectively to achieve individual and collective goals. You also have a lot of solid customer service experience (based on your other answers) that will help you succeed in the role, so don't forget to mention that!
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