Interviewing for QI Position in Acute Care Facility...Need Advice

My favorite story... Relax though it was for a sales type position. I waited in the lobby of a hotel for about 20 minutes - because I was early. I then walked into the conference room and faced five interviewers. One of them happened to be a man I chatted with in the lobby to kill time. I was offered the job. I was friendly and polite - a good sales asset for the company.

I have noted in the last two years a lot of places are shifting toward behavioral interviewing. They are hard to prepare for because you wont know where they will go - once you give them a scenario - they will keep asking probing questions.

I would think with QI - cultural fit is important I would anticipate questions on:

1. what accomplishment are you most proud of

2. have you ever gotten into an argument at work - of course we all have. I shifted the tone and situation toward disagreement.

3. tell me about a time when you faced incredible odds - deadline - opposition to your idea

Dont be afraid of the weird questions - they ask those to throw you off guard.

"what would you do if a man didnt extend his hand to shake with you upon meeting?" My answer - "smile and move on. The customer is always right." This company was a small for protfit firm and the clientele included Hasidic Jewish men.

"what would I be surprised to learn about you?" my answer was that I enjoy public speaking. LOL - not sure what he was getting at with that one?%$#@@%!

Last note - if you want the job at the end of the interview... Tell them you are interested (fairly sure) or that you want it (if you feel strong). I have heard interviewers state that many candidates dont even let them know they want the job.

Maybe someone has different experience - but it isnt wont do you any good to play hard to get. Companies want enthusiastic workers - excited to join their company. The job market is stiff for management positions.

Good luck!!!!!!!

Congratulations!

Best of luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Congrats on being offered the opportunity to pee in a cup!!! That usually means you got the job...pee'ing in a cup doesn't come cheap when they are just interviewing... We only offered that benefit to those that we REALLY wanted. Good luck and keep us posted. I am just getting my foot in the door and learning about QA/QI and risk management. Hopefully, you can teach me a thing or two once you get your feet wet and your butt comfey in your new position!!
Wanda