What do you know about UnitedHealth Group and what have you learned so far in this interview?

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UnitedHealth Group is a health and well-being company that offers two distinct businesses under their umbrella. First, UnitedHealthcare offers a full range of health insurance benefits. The second is Optum, which offers care aided by technology, data, and empowers people and providers with the guidance and tools they need to achieve optimum health. Being a company of more than 340,000 employees, the role that you are interviewing for likely works in one small corner of UnitedHealth Group's much larger business. In asking this question, your interviewer simply wants to know that you've done your homework on their organization. Prior to your interview, research UnitedHealth Group as much as you can so that you can speak knowledgeably and passionately about joining them.

"From your introduction, it sounds like this is a very stable organization to work for with a lot of growth opportunities. In researching the company, I found that the five strategic growth priorities are health benefits, value-based comprehensive care delivery, health technology, health financial services, and pharmacy services. I was really impressed to reach that you have over 100 million customers!"

"UnitedHealth Group is very well known in our community and I know several people who work here. I know that your company had soaring stock prices last year and has continued to grow over the last five years. This makes me even more excited about coming to work for a growing and thriving business."

"I studied your core values and found they greatly align with my own. I also love the fact you promote volunteerism within your employees- this is very important to me and I'm excited to learn even more about how to get involved. While I was very familiar with the UnitedHealthcare insurance package prior to applying, I didn't know much about Optum. As I applied, I was fascinated to read about the innovations you have brought in virtual care and prescription services to your members."

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"UnitedHealth Group's mission and values align with my own, and I absolutely enjoyed learning about its focus on empowering healthy behavior."

Cindy's Feedback

Ok, good start. Here, provide detail that comes from internet research about the company. The question is very open-ended, so it allows you to discuss anything you find out about the company. This will lead the interviewer to draw the conclusion that you researched. It implies that you are making a careful career decision.

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"UnitedHealth Group has great values such as compassion, integrity, innovation, performance, and relationships. The company's goal is to improve healthier lives and is always looking to enhance a more modern and high-performance approach in the health system. It is the top-ranked company and managed care sector on Fortune's 2021. Additionally, it has a total rewards plan for its employees, which is amazing!"

Chad's Feedback

Good answer! It is evident from your response that you have done your research on the company in preparation for the interview. Consider assuring the interviewer that the company's values align with your own, and reaffirming your interest and excitement at the possibility of working for the organization.

Anonymous Answer

"After reviewing the UHG website, I see that you have collaborated with the United Health Foundation aiming to build a healthy community. There has been an increase in anxiety and suicide in our teen population especially since the pandemic and I think it is awesome that you are addressing the urgent need for support in this matter. This is what makes me even more excited to join UHG!"

Amanda's Feedback

This is a solid start and shows you've done some research into the company. However, you can make your response even stronger by drawing connections between the company's core values of integrity, compassion, innovation, etc., and your own personal values. If there are additional at-risk communities/populations or healthcare issues that you've worked to address in the past that match up with the company's recent initiatives or projects you can share them to show how you've translated your values into action.

Anonymous Answer

"UnitedHealth Group is an industry leader in benefits. I like seeing the diversity in the leadership at UHG."

Marcie's Feedback

It's great that the company is a leader in its industry and that its leadership is diverse. What else appeals to you about the company and its culture that makes you want to join it? Impress the interviewer with everything you know about the company and really emphasize why you'll fit in perfectly. Great job!

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"UnitedHealth Group is a health and well-being company that offers two distinct businesses under its umbrella. First, UnitedHealthcare offers a full range of health insurance benefits. The second is Optum, which offers care aided by technology, and data, and empowers people and providers with the guidance and tools they need to achieve optimum health. Being a company of more than 340,000 employees, the role that you are interviewing for likely works in one small corner of UnitedHealth Group's much larger business. In asking this question, your interviewer simply wants to know that you've done your homework on their organization. Prior to your interview, research UnitedHealth Group as much as you can so that you can speak knowledgeably and passionately about joining them."

Marcie's Feedback

I agree with the interview coach's advice! Do your homework so you can show the interviewer that you are knowledgeable about the company and why you want to join it. (The top part of your answer above includes some great information about the company that you should definitely use!)

Anonymous Answer

"I have studied your history, and I know about your business due to the relationship UHC had with the company I recently left. From working with _______ as our account manager, and his team, I was impressed by the professionalism of your representatives, and that inspired me to apply for this position. Your core values align with my own, and I am excited about the programs around volunteerism as I am an active member of my community."

Marcie's Feedback

Excellent! This is a strong answer that shows your passion for the company. The interviewer will appreciate that you've researched it and think highly of its company representatives. Which core values appeal to you and why? Great response!

Anonymous Answer

"UHG is about transformational care delivery with innovative and personal care. As a Housecalls NP, I will be performing annual clinical assessments for members in the comfort of their homes. And providing education on disease prevention and health maintenance."