Acing the Travel Healthcare Interview: Tips to Land Your Dream Job

The travel interview is unique compared to a permanent role. Here are tips to help secure the offer!

Being prepared for a travel interview and knowing the right questions, can help secure those popular travel openings that receive a lot of candidate profiles! In this blog post, we’ll talk about the interview process and how Anders Group can help set you up for success.

The Healthcare Traveler Interview Process is Unique

There are differences between the traditional interview and a travel healthcare interview. Remote interviews are no less professional than in-person interviews, but they are usually on faster timelines  with the competition higher when a position is hot and needs filling quickly.

It’s important to be flexible and quickly responsive, as that could be the defining factor for getting hired. If you’re prepared to act quickly and efficiently in the travel healthcare job market, your adaptability will pay off.

It’s necessary to be ready to move forward from the start.

• First you will submit your profile – Your recruiter may have questions for you or need clarification on a topic, so be ready to provide the necessary information.
• Be prepared for a phone call at any time – Stay on standby and keep in mind that any unknown numbers may be a facility. We wish they would provide a heads up for the call, but typically facilities pass along your profile internally to department managers that quickly call when they have availability.
• When it’s time for your phone interview, remember the importance of a quiet, professional environment during the call. Fewer distractions are best.
• Have your list of questions ready for the call. It benefits you to ask insightful questions that are related to the role of the job, expectations of the person you report to, inquiries about the locale and culture, specific challenges the role entails, and more. We want to ensure the travel role is also a fit for you and you will enjoy the contract!

Tips for Acing Your Interview

One important proactive move you can make is to research the facility where you will be working. If you know more about it prior to the interview, you’ll be better able to zero in on the questions that matter. There may be specific needs within the department where you’ll be working. 

Focus on preparing thoughtful questions that demonstrate your interest and understanding of the role. If your skills and experience match the job requirements, point this out in your interview. Aligning your skill set to the job gives you an advantage at the onset.

Once you have scripted what you want to say and prepared insightful questions, you will feel more confident in your communication. It’s very key to be clear and concise when you speak as well as when you respond in writing.

A genuine, positive attitude goes a long way in the interview process. Confidence and your honest passion about your work and the field you work in can generate a strong, lasting impression. Your energy is contagious and will help you stand out on those popular travel opportunities when multiple interviews may occur.

Also be sure to jot down your interviewer's name and contact information. An additional question may pop up post call and it is great to have this direct contact to follow up with immediately.

Healthcare Traveling with Anders Group 

Once you discover the freedom, excitement, and opportunity of travel healthcare, you won’t be satisfied with anything less. And working with Anders Group gives you countless opportunities for all this and more.

Anders Group has served healthcare travelers throughout the U.S. since 2010, attracting top-tier healthcare professionals. Anders Group #1 source of new healthcare travelers comes from referrals, a testament to the strong relationships we build and the trust they place in us. 

Anders Group is focused on relationships. With a human-first approach, our recruiters are dedicated advocates to the careers of our healthcare travelers. We incorporate cutting edge technology for managing administrative tasks, ensuring the success of our healthcare travelers is priority one, while serving our travelers with a human touch. Watch the podcast hosted by Anders Group CEO, Nicole Cox who provides valuable insight on how to ace your travel healthcare interview.

We hope today’s insights inspire you to continue your travel healthcare adventure. Anders Group is your partner in success, ready to connect you with the opportunities you seek. Don’t forget to follow us on social and visit our website for more information. Chat soon!

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