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Healthcare Interview Planning Worksheets and Trackers

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Healthcare Interview Planning Worksheets and Trackers Includes: Healthcare Job Interview S.M.A.R.T. Goals Worksheet Healthcare Company Research Worksheet, Parts 1 & 2 Right Fit Heka Healthcare Job Search Self-Assessment Worksheet Healthcare Job Application Tracker Healthcare Job Interview Tracker Worksheet Heka Healthcare Interview P.A.C.E Methodology Worksheet Healthcare Job Interview Soft Skills, Hard Skills, Strengths, and Weakness Worksheet Healthcare Professional Network Contact Sheet Healthcare Professional Development Tracker Healthcare Job Search Daily Planner Calendar Template Healthcare Job Search Weekly Planner Calendar Template Healthcare Job Search Monthly Planner Calendar Template Based on the book: Ace the Medical Job Interview by Dr. Kristy Taylor, D.H.Sc Certified Career Coach www.acethemedicaljobinterview.com

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Healthcare Job Interview S.M.A.R.T. Goals Worksheet S.M.A.R.T. goals are a strategic approach to helping you achieve your dreams. S.M.A.R.T. goals allow you to visualize yourself in the job position of your dreams. Establishing S.M.A.R.T. goals as part of your job search and interview preparation process will allow you to achieve your goals faster.

Specific: Determine what career goal that you would like to achieve.

Why is achieving this goal important to you?

Measurable: Describe the factors that will determine that the career goal has been reached.

Achievable: Assess yourself to determine if your career goal is achievable. Are you willing to put in the required effort and level of dedication to achieve this goal?

Realistic: Ensure that your job search goal is realistic and relevant to your career plans.

Time-specific: Establish a time-frame for completing your career goal.

Write Your completed S.M.A.R.T. Goal in the box below: Do you for see any obstacles, and how do you plan to overcome them?

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Healthcare Company Research Worksheet Part 1 Begin the research process by reviewing the healthcare organization’s website. You can also use websites such as Indeed, Yelp, and Glassdoor to learn how customers and employers may rank the facility. Review sites such as Medicare.gov or the Joint Commission’s qualitycheck.org for ratings.

Examples of the type of information that you should seek to learn about the medical facilities that you are interviewing with or interested in working for includes:  Name of company:  Website:  Location:  Company mission, values, and goals:  Services, target demographic, and community engagement: S: T: C: Position(s) of interest and required knowledge, skills, and abilities Position 1

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 Expectations for employees and the company culture:  Founding history:  Strategic plan goals (long-term growth, etc.):

Healthcare Company Research Worksheet Part 2  Leadership team and departmental managers (review the organizational chart if available):

 Number of employees:  Patient to employee ratios:  Employee benefits:  Local and national competitors (if applicable):  Average salary or hourly wage:  Average patient or client case load sizes:  Facility accreditation/inspection ratings (if applicable):  Financial data (if applicable):  Recent company events and news:  Employee reviews:  Patient/Customer reviews:

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Right Fit Heka Healthcare Job Search Self- Assessment Worksheet Although you may be interested in a specific job because of the salary, it is important to keep your personal values in mind. Write your answers to following questions for any job that piques your interest: Position

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 Can I perform the duties and responsibilities that the job requires?  Does the organization’s mission, values, and goals reflect my own beliefs?  Is the compensation at an appropriate level to fit my lifestyle and needs?  Am I willing to take a reduction in salary or benefits to gain the experience?  Will I be able to easily integrate into the organization’s culture?  Are there opportunities for professional growth and career progression?  Is the job in a geographic region or locality that I am comfortable traveling to or living in?  Is job security a top priority? And how does the organization ensure this?

If there are any aspects of an organization that leads you to believe that you be a good fit, it is okay to professionally decline the interview.

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Healthcare Job Application Tracker Organization

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Healthcare Job Interview Tracker Use this form to document important information about each organization that you interview with.  Healthcare Organization:  Website:  Location:  Position Title:  Job Duties:  Salary:  Contact Person:  Telephone Number:  Email Address:  Date of Application:

Interview Dates

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Name(s) of your interview committee members

Telephone/Teleconference/ In-person

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Telephone/Teleconference/ In-person

Final

Telephone/Teleconference/ In-person

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Action Items

1. Send a thank you note

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Healthcare Interview P.A.C.E Methodology Worksheet Use the Heka Healthcare Consulting, LLC P.A.C.E Methodology to answer your interview questions. Remember to P.A.C.E. yourself when answering each question; ensue that each question thoroughly answered. When sharing stories, identify the Purpose, Action, Conclusion, and Effect. The P.A.C.E Methodology will help to keep you on track.

Practice using the P.A.C.E. Methodology below.

1. Describe a time that you failed. What did you learn from the situation?

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Effect (Long-term Impact)

Take time to identify some additional questions where the P.A.C.E. Methodology would be helpful. Preparing your answers ahead of time will help to boost your confidence.

2. Question: Problem Action Conclusion Effect (Long-term Impact)

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Healthcare Interview P.A.C.E Methodology Worksheet 3. Question: Problem Action Conclusion Effect (Long-term Impact)

4. Question: Problem Action Conclusion Effect (Long-term Impact)

5. Question: Problem Action Conclusion Effect (Long-term Impact)

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Healthcare Job Interview Soft Skills, Hard Skills, Strengths, and Weakness Worksheet During the interview process, you will be asked to identify your soft skills, hard skills, strengths, and weaknesses. Take time to write down your core skills prior to the job interview. Do not be afraid to share areas of weakness, but you should also proactively discuss how you plan to improve.

Hard skills are the teachable, tangible, and measurable, while soft skills consist of traits that are not easily quantifiable.

List Your Hard and Soft Skills Below: Hard Skills

Soft Skills

Identify Your Core Competencies (Strengths):

Use the P.A.C.E. Methodology to showcase your expertise: Problem Action Conclusion Effect (Long-term Impact) Identify your areas of weakness:

Use the P.A.C.E. Methodology to showcase your expertise: Problem Action Conclusion Effect (Long-term Impact)

Describe your plan to improve upon your areas of weakness:

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Healthcare Interview Personal Pitch Worksheet Part 1 The first question often asked during an interview is: “Please tell us a little about yourself, and why you think that you will be a good fit for this position.” You can prepare for this question ahead of time by developing your personal pitch.  Consider sharing limited personal information such as where you are originally from and the school that you attended as part of your opener.

 How many years have you been in the healthcare field? Describe previous experience.

 If you are new to the field, why did you decide to pursue a career in healthcare?

 Why did you decide to apply for the position?

 Describe your educational background and professional experiences.

 Identify 3-4 of you core competencies that align with the job description. Let employers know what you have to offer?

 Why are you interested in the position?

 What do you hope to accomplish that will be beneficial to the organization while serving in the position?

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Healthcare Interview Personal Pitch Worksheet Part 1 Write out your story and practice your pitch in the mirror.

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Healthcare Professional Network Contact Sheet Most people land jobs based on referrals. Building up your contact list and referral network will increase your chances for landing the healthcare job of your dreams or completing other major goals.

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Healthcare Professional Network Contact Sheet First Name:

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Healthcare Professional Development Tracker Keeping track of your professional development such as continuing medical education (CME) courses will allow you to easily update your resume. Additionally, this information is readily available to share with potential employers.

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Healthcare Job Search Daily Planner To Do List:

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Healthcare Job Search Weekly Planner For the week of Main Goals

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