Providence seeks to hire healthcare professionals who have a passion for our industry. If you could increase public awareness on any healthcare related issue, which would you choose?
According to Wikipedia, Providence Health & Services is a not-for-profit Catholic health care system operating multiple hospitals. The health system includes 27 hospitals, more than 35 non-acute facilities, and numerous other health, supportive housing, and educational services. Talk to the interviewer about the areas of healthcare that bring passion to you. Describe a particular issue to which you would carry more public awareness if you could. Try to relate your answer to Providence Health and Services specialty, if possible.
"I see that you offer Women's Health Services. I am very passionate about the healthcare industry and would like to increase public awareness about the importance of screening for cervical cancer and STDs. My mom had cervical cancer at 28, and it was only found by her doctor through early screening."
"This is a very tough question as many underfunded and worthy healthcare issues exist. I will go with one of my biggest areas of interest and research. I would choose pancreatic cancer if I could increase public awareness of any healthcare-related issue. Yes, cancer does receive a lot of awareness; however, pancreatic cancer does not. This year, over 53,000 people in the USA will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer; nearly 80% will die from the disease - both men and women."
Focus on assuring the interviewer that you have a passion for the industry. Then, describe an area you would like to increase public awareness. To relate your response to Providences' specialty services, you can review its website and find the specialty services they offer.