Rady Children's Hospital Mock Interview

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Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego has some positions available in a few different departments. Would you prefer to work in a position that involves more teamwork or a position that requires someone to work independently?

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Knowing your preference with regard to a working environment will help the interviewer when trying to find the position that best fits your skills and preference. Share your preference, but also make it clear that your main goal is to become a part of Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego. If you should have to take a position that is not your first choice, you may later be given an opportunity to transfer to your preferred position.

Rachelle Enns

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.

"While I am comfortable working independently, I prefer to work in a team environment. I like being able to work with and learn from others. When I work within a team, I feel like I am challenged to do my best at all times."

Rachelle Enns

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.

"I appreciate teamwork and always strive to be a strong part of any team that I am part of, but if I had an opportunity to work independently, such as in a Case Management position, I would love that. I enjoy knowing what job needs to be done and setting goals for myself. I find pleasure in meeting those goals and moving forward. Still, I am excited about the possibility of becoming a part of Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego and will gladly accept any position for which I am qualified."

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30Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego Interview Questions & Answers

1.Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego offers well-child care as part of our pediatric care clinic. Part of well-child care is giving age appropriate immunizations. Have you ever been responsible for doing well-child evaluations and giving immunizations?

2.Here at Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego we want to go the extra mile to help make hospital stays as comfortable as possible for children. Do you have any ideas of ways that could make a patient's stay more pleasant or comfortable?

3.Do you have any previous experience working with pediatric patients?

4.When you meet new people, what are some things you would like for them to know/recognize about your personality?

5.Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego has volunteers who work in many areas of our facility. Have you ever been a volunteer in any healthcare setting, and if so, what was your favorite part of being a volunteer?

6.One unfortunate thing that pediatric health care providers have to deal with from time to time is a child abuse case. Have you ever had to work with any cases of abuse?

7.As much as possible, Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego tries to offer flexible scheduling for employees. Is there a particular shift or certain days that would work best for you?

8.Pediatric care, while rewarding, can be very stressful. What are some ways you may suggest for Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego to do that may allow employees a chance to confront and release workplace stress?

9.As you know, Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego is a pediatric care facility. Is there a sub-specialty within pediatrics that you are interested working in?

10.Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego values the opinions of our employees. If you were responsible for hiring someone, what qualities would you look for in a candidate?

11.What do you think is a good practice for a healthcare provider to help get assigned work done in a timely manner, but with as little stress as possible?

12.While we realize changes happen in life, Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego hopes to find employees who want to have a long-term working relationship with us. What changes in your life/career do you anticipate in the next 3-5 years?

13.Are you currently taking any mood altering drugs?

14.At Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego we strive to attract and retain a highly skilled, talented, and diverse workforce. What are your thoughts on diversity in the workplace and can you share a personal experience with diversity in the workplace?

15.Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego puts forth our best effort to help break barriers that interfere with patient care. Can you think of anything that may create a barrier to us being able to provide patient care to our pediatric patients, and how would you resolve the issue?

16.Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego works diligently to uphold the highest standards of care. Do you have a clear understanding of the HIPAA law?

17.Has there ever been a time that you felt like you should have chosen a career that is not healthcare related?

18.Here at Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego, we encourage employees to be proactive in learning about changing medicine and important topics related to their employment positions. How do you make sure that your knowledge and certifications, if any, remain current?

19.It is easy for people to feel overwhelmed at work, especially those who provide care for other people. What are some things that you do to unwind and give yourself a chance to relax and recharge?

20.Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego values education and tries to accommodate employees who are seeking to further their education by offering flexible schedules as much as possible. If you could further your education, what specialty or sub-specialty would you choose?

21.Can you think of a time you had a disagreement with a co-worker and, if so, how did you resolve it?

22.Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego likes to recognize employees for their hard work and contributions. Have you ever received an award or recognition for a job well done?

23.Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego values strong relationships among our staff and patients. What are some things you feel are important in relationship builder?

24.Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego has some positions available in a few different departments. Would you prefer to work in a position that involves more teamwork or a position that requires someone to work independently?

25.When you were in school preparing for your career, what was the most difficult subject for you to grasp?

26.What makes you think you will be successful at Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego?

27.What has been your favorite place to work in your career, and is it similar to what you think Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego has to offer?

28.If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?

29.Has there ever been a particular case that was difficult for you, and what did you take away from that experience to help you later?

30.Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego values experience and expertise and tries to offer compensation based upon experience. What are your thoughts regarding people in the same position having different salaries based on experience?