For Professionals
Interview Preparation
How to prepare for a recruiter screen and a facility interview.
Before the conversation
- Review the position description and note where your experience lines up.
- Have your resume, license details, and availability dates in front of you.
- Choose a quiet place with reliable phone or internet service.
- Prepare two or three short stories about real situations you handled well.
Questions you should be ready for
- Tell me about your clinical background and the settings you have worked in.
- How do you prioritize when several patients need attention at once?
- Describe a time you disagreed with a colleague about patient care.
- What kind of schedule and assignment length are you looking for?
After the interview
- Send a short thank-you message to your recruiter the same day.
- Confirm any outstanding documents the facility requested.
- Ask your recruiter about expected timelines for a decision.
Questions about anything in this resource? Email info@vlcstaffing.com and a member of the VitaLink Connect Staffing team will help.
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