Northwestern Memorial Hospital Interview Questions
Go Back1. Northwestern Memorial Hospital has a diverse workforce. When have you worked amongst a diverse group of people?
2. Northwestern Memorial Hospital was initially looking for someone with 5 years' experience in a similar role. Considering you have just 2 years' experience, would you be willing to accept this position at a lower salary?
3. Do you think it is possible to be a good team member, yet disagree with the leader?
4. Why do you think you will be successful in this role with Northwestern Memorial Hospital?
5. What is your greatest weakness?
6. Rate your problem solving skills from 1-10. How do you justify your rating?
7. In your opinion, what makes you a great problem solver?
8. What type of work environment do you dislike working in?
9. With the ongoing changes in the healthcare services industry, how do you keep your knowledge current?
10. Think about a difficult boss, professor or coworker. What made him or her difficult? How did you successfully interact with this person?
11. If Northwestern Memorial Hospital hired you today, what would you accomplish first?
12. If you could expand your knowledge and expertise in any healthcare service area, which would you choose?
13. What is an idea you have brought to the table to make you more efficient in your job.
14. What do you like most about your current position?
15. Northwestern Memorial Hospital supports a healthy work/life balance for all employees. How do you balance life and work?
16. Do you prefer to work in a team based position or individually?
17. Some of our positions require you to assess a patient over the phone. What are some of the steps you take to make sure you get the information needed to determine next steps?
18. How would you describe your personality?
19. Walk me through a difficult situation you've had with a customer or patient.
20. Northwestern Memorial Hospital seeks to hire those with strong problem solving skills. When were you able to successfully resolve a problem in the workplace?
21. At Northwestern Memorial Hospital we seek to hire individuals who have ambitions of growing their career. Where do you see yourself in 3-5 years?
22. Have you ever been involved in ordering medical supplies, maintaining inventory, or other types of health care related administrative duties?
23. It is often said that a career in healthcare is a 'thankless job'. How can we keep you motivated and engaged, even on the days when you feel your work goes unnoticed?
24. If you could expand your knowledge and expertise in any area of healthcare services, which would you choose?
25. Healthcare service companies require strong organizational skills and attention to detail. How do you ensure that your work is properly organized, and highly accurate?
26. In order to work for Northwestern Memorial Hospital, you must be able to pass a full criminal background check. Do you consent to a full background check?
27. What is your patient care philosophy?
28. Tell us about a time you went above and beyond for a patient.
29. Walk me through your training and how it led you to where you are now in your career.
30. What is one thing you would change in your current job?
31. At Northwestern Memorial Hospital we seek to hire individuals who are passionate about health care. Tell me why you are passionate about health care.