Interview Tips
Interviewing Tips
Do your homework
Before your first interview, learn as much as you can about PIH Health, our mission, our vision, our lines of business, and the health industry at large. The more you know about PIH Health, the more confident you’ll feel asking questions.
Ask yourself
Before the interview, ask and answer basic questions about your goals. What do I want to do? Why do I want to do it? How can I convince someone that my past experiences will prepare me to accomplish the job?
Prepare yourself
Organize the night before. Your interview clothing and copies of your resume should all be ready. Get a good night's sleep and review over your resume before the interview.
Timing is everything
Give yourself plenty of time to get to the location of the interview and plan to arrive ten to fifteen minutes early to avoid traffic or other slowdowns. Write down the exact meeting place and time and ask about parking availability before you go.
The day of your interview
Know the interviewer's full name (including correct pronunciation) and his or her title. Wear business attire, closed toe shoes, and be conservative with your fragrance, cosmetics and jewelry. Bring several copies of your resume, a list of five professional references and a notepad to jot down notes.
Make the most of your interview
Don't rely on your application or resume to do the selling for you--we want you to be convincing. Come prepared to ask us questions. This is your opportunity to find out more about PIH Health.
Interview Dos
Make eye contact, smile and shake hands firmly. Project your energy and enthusiasm throughout the interview. Listen carefully, keep your responses brief but yet answering the questions completely. Early in the interview, ask the interviewer to describe the position's duties and responsibilities so you can focus your responses on your experience, skills and accomplishments that relate to the position.
Interview Don'ts
Don't make negative remarks about present or former employers. Don't inquire about salary, vacations, benefits or bonuses in the initial interview. If the interviewer asks regarding your salary expectations, give a range based on your research of the job market, but indicate you're more interested in the opportunity for continued learning and professional development.