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Here at Palmetto Health, we want to give everyone a fair chance. However, salary is often commensurate with experience. How do you feel about someone with more experience than you having a higher salary but doing the same job?

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Darby Faubion

Darby Faubion has been a Nurse and Allied Health Educator for over 20 years. She has clinical experience in several specialty areas, including pediatrics, medical-surgical, critical care, and hospice.

Most employers do offer higher salary incentives to get more seasoned employees. This is not meant to devalue a person's knowledge or experience, but rather paying for more experience. It is important to note that the interviewer is not saying you will definitely make less than someone with more experience. Many times this question is to see how you respond and how badly you want a position. If an employee is willing to put in the work and earn the pay increase, employers often see them as someone worth investing in. This is a good time to ask what the beginning salary is and discuss options that are negotiable such as benefits and paid time off.

Darby Faubion

"I understand that years of experience are often rewarded with higher earning. I feel, given the chance to demonstrate my knowledge and skills, you will find that I am capable of doing the job as well as some of the more experienced employees. Having said that, I will not turn down an offer of employment because of a difference in pay based on my present lack of experience. With that in mind, what benefits are available for someone coming on board with your company with my resume?"

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31Palmetto Health Interview Questions & Answers

1.One of Palmetto Health's specialty areas is bariatric surgery. Are you familiar with any specific needs that bariatric patients have?

2.At Palmetto Health we seek to hire individuals who display a keen interest in the healthcare arena. Would you consider yourself dedicated to a career in healthcare services?

3.Palmetto Health is home of the Midlands region's first da Vinci robotic surgical system. Have you ever heard of the da Vinci surgical system?

4.Each year Palmetto Health accommodates more than 220,000 emergency department visits. Is an emergency room position one that you would consider?

5.At Palmetto Health we take pride in our great relationships with clients, vendors, coworkers, and patients. Do you consider yourself to be a strong relationship builder?

6.Palmetto Health believes in education and provides on-site continuing education opportunities and support for external education. Have you considered furthering your education?

7.Volunteers are a vital part of our Palmetto Health Hospice team, offering emotional support to patients, the families, and the hospice staff. Have you ever done any volunteer work?

8.Healthcare service companies require strong organizational skills and attention to detail. How do you ensure that your work is properly organized, and highly accurate?

9.Palmetto Health is a teaching hospital with over 26 residency and fellowship programs. If you could expand your expertise in any area, what would it be?

10.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?

11.Palmetto Health has some positions open in a couple of different shifts. Is there a schedule or shift that may be a better fit for your life at this time?

12.At Palmetto Health we seek to hire individuals who have ambitions of growing their career. Where do you see yourself in 3-5 years?

13.Palmetto Health seeks to hire those with strong problem solving skills. When were you able to successfully resolve a problem in the workplace?

14.Palmetto Health's Behavior Care Program offers psychiatric and addiction care to children, adolescents and adults. Do you have any experience working with behavioral health clients?

15.In a facility as large as Palmetto Health, you will meet people with different personalities. Tell me about your personality and how you relate to new people.

16.Palmetto Health has a diverse workforce. When have you worked amongst a diverse group of people?

17.Palmetto Health offers many opportunities for individuals to find their niche. Do you prefer to work in a team based position or individually?

18.Palmetto Health supports a healthy work/life balance for all employees. How do you balance life and work?

19.If you were the person responsible for hiring new employees, what qualities would you be looking for during the interview? Do you feel that you display those qualities yourself?

20.Being a healthcare provider is rewarding, but can also be very stressful at times. Can you share a situation that was difficult for you and how you worked through it?

21.As you know, Palmetto Health, is a teaching institution. Have you ever precepted new employees or students during their clinical rotation?

22.If Palmetto Health hired you today, what would you accomplish first?

23.Think about a difficult boss, professor or coworker. What made him or her difficult? How did you successfully interact with this person?

24.At Palmetto Health, we offer continuing medical education (CME) programs at each of our Midlands-area campuses. How do you keep your healthcare knowledge current?

25.What type of work environment do you dislike working in?

26.In your opinion, what makes you a great problem solver?

27.Rate your problem solving skills from 1-10. How do you justify your rating?

28.Has there ever been a time that you felt singled out for your personal convictions? If so, what did you learn from that experience that allows you to feel empathy towards your patients and/or co-workers?

29.Why do you think you will be successful in this role with Palmetto Health?

30.Do you think it is possible to be a good team member, yet disagree with the leader?

31.Here at Palmetto Health, we want to give everyone a fair chance. However, salary is often commensurate with experience. How do you feel about someone with more experience than you having a higher salary but doing the same job?