Now that you have started practicing your interview skills, it is time to reach-out to a healthcare employee (preferably someone in human resources or that works at a facility you are interested in), and schedule a mock interview. Ideally, you want to schedule this in-person or digitally (using webcams). Be sure to provide the assignment document below to the employee ahead of time (minimally 24 hours prior to your interview) so that they can prepare. You will need to provide them a copy of your resume. To get credit for this assignment, you will need to submit an evaluation form that the interviewer completes. 

Rasmussen College Mock Interview Critique

Interview Information

Student’s Name: Program Area:
Interviewer’s Name: Title:

Interviewer’s Company: Date of Interview:

Interview Evaluation

Place a check in the box to indicate the rating given to each skill area. Comments are very useful to students.

Rating Scale: 5-EXCELLENT 4-Very Good 3-Good 2-Average 1- Poor

Strengths, Weaknesses, and Optional hiring Decision

Please list areas of strength exhibited during this interview.

Please make any necessary recommendations to the student for future interviews.

MOCK INTERVIEWER

INFORMATION

The student seeking your assistance to complete a mock interview is enrolled in Rasmussen College’s Healthcare Exploration and Careers course. The mock interview is to take about 30 minutes of your time. This is an assignment in the course and is due in Week 5.

The students are directed to either conduct an in-person or virtual interview and to share their resume and dress professionally. They will be basing their mock interview off of a job description they used for their resume and they should explain it to you prior to the interview starting.

It is the student’s responsibility to provide you their assessment form and their resume. You will be filling this out the assessment form during the interview. Please make sure to provide students with detailed feedback on this document. At the end of the interview let them know what they did great, and also provide them with constructive criticism. The student will need their mock interview assessment form back.

MOCK INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Required:

· Tell me about yourself.

Choose 2 Questions:

· What interests you about this opening? (Or, why do you want to work for us?)

· What do you know about our company?

· Why did you leave your last job? (Or, why are you thinking about leaving your current job?)

· Tell me about your past experience at______.

· What experience do you have in the ​​​_________ field?

Choose 5 Questions: (Depending on how long the process is taking)

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You can choose to add in your own questions.

· Tell me about your strengths and areas of improvement.

· Tell me about a time when you had to take initiative.

· Tell me about a time when you had to deal with a difficult customer.

· Tell me about a time when you had you had to respond to a crisis.

· Tell me about a time when you had to give difficult feedback to an employee.

· How does this position fit in with the career path you envision for yourself?

· What has been your biggest professional achievement?

· If I spoke with your previous boss, what in which areas would he or she say you need improvement?

· What’s most important to you in a new position?

· What are the first five things you would do if you got this position?

· If you stayed with your current company, what would be your next move?

· What makes you stand out from others?

· Tell me your greatest accomplishment.

· Give me an example of a time when you took the time to share a co-worker’s achievement with others?

· How many hours a week do you need to work to get your job done?

· What is one item that you really should throw away, but probably never will?

· If you could transport yourself anywhere instantly, where would you go and why?

· If you could be a superhero and have super powers, which one would you like to have and why?

· What award would you love to win and why?

· What thought or message would you want to put in your fortune cookie?

Required 2 Questions:

· What salary range are you looking for?

· What questions do you have for me?

Mikayla Schumacher

10039 Sleepy Hollow Lane Port Richey, FL 34668

03/08/20

Daisy’s Pediatrician Office Attn: Hiring Representative 1307 State Rd 69 New Glarus, WI 53574

Dear Hiring Representative:

I am contacting you in response to the Office Manager position posted on Indeed.com for the Daisy’s Pediatrician Office. I will be completing my associate degree shortly; and I was excited to find an opportunity that matches my skill set. As you will see from my resume, I have nursing aide, nursing assistant, and management certifications.

Throughout my academic and professional careers, I have proven my ability in:

· Electronic Medical Records including patient data entry and retrieval from EHR.

· Patient Monitoring such as observing patient blood pressure using wireless devices

· Communication skills needed to communicate with patients to assess their health

· Charting and Documentation

These examples demonstrate just the beginning of what I can offer to Daisy’s Pediatrician Office as the Office Manager. I welcome the opportunity to interview with you, and demonstrate my other capabilities to you. I can be reached at (727) 608-8563 or

mikayla.schumacher@smail.rasmussen.edu

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Thank you for your consideration, and I look forward to speaking with you soon.

Respectfully,

Mikayla Schumacher

Resume (enclosed)

MiKayla Schumacher

10039 Sleepy Hollow Lane 7276088563

Port Richey, FL 34668 mikayla.schumacher@smail.rasmussen.edu

Profile

Certified Nursing Aide with over
10
years of experience working in hospitals and long-term care facilities. Familiar working in a variety of departments and care units throughout career, providing a comprehensive background which can easily be adapted to new challenges. Dependable employee with a demonstrated commitment to providing compassionate, professional care to patients.

Core Competencies

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­Patient Monitoring

­Mobility Assistance

­Electronic Medical Records

­Charting and Documentation

­Diagnostics

­Communication Skills

­Medication Administration

­Patient Hygiene Care

­HIPAA Compliance

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Training And Certifications

East Bay Rehabilitation 2018 – Present

Certified Nursing Aide

­License Number: 292492

Brightstar
2010-2018

Certified Nursing Assistant

­License Number: 292492

Setv LLC 2010 – 2016
Management and Supervisory

Work History

East Bay Rehabilitation Clearwater, FL 2018 – Present
Certified Nursing Aide  
­Served as a nursing aide in a 50-bed hospice for patients needing long-term care. Focused on fulfilling core patient needs, such as medication administration, feeding, hygiene, and mobility around campus. Often interacted with patient families and answered questions.

Brightstar
Clearwater, FL 2010 – 2018
Certified Nursing Aide
­Worked in the intermediate care unit providing monitoring and basic care services to patients. Maintained thorough records of care tasks completed throughout day and updated electronic patient records accordingly.

Setv LLC New Port Richey, FL 2010 – 2016
Management

Dynamic and performance-driven administrative professional with strong organizational, customer service, and communication skills. Multi-disciplinary with emphasis in records management, payroll processing, accounts payable and receivable.