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Kaiser Permanente Interview Questions & Reviews
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Senior Organization Development Consultant at Kaiser Permanente
No Offer – Interviewed in Rockville, MD Apr 2012 – Reviewed Apr 16, 2013
Interview Details – Went through several one-on-one and group panel interviews and met with day-to-day management personal which was last step in the process. They never got back to me to continue the process, or tell me I wasn't selected. I just dropped and never received confirmation on my status, or if they hired someone else.
Interview Question – Walk through process of implementing change and managing resistance in same environment. Answer Question
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Registered Nurse at Kaiser Permanente
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Jan 2009 – Reviewed Apr 8, 2013
Interview Details – The hiring process was fairly easy when I joined. This is back when RNs really being hired left and right. Interviewed with the Nurse Manager, Director, and Assistant Manager. Was asked several clinical questions that pertain to the unit you are interested in. Once I was hired, the training began.
Negotiation Details – Fairly straight forward
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Licensed Practical Nurse at Kaiser Permanente
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Seattle, WA Mar 2009 – Reviewed Apr 5, 2013
Interview Details – One interview, usual process.
Negotiation Details – Make sure you get the best salary because you WILL Earn it!
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Pharmacist at Kaiser Permanente
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Rockville, MD – Reviewed Mar 31, 2013
Interview Details – several steps
Interview Question – this is a union job. Are you as a professional able to work in an environment like that? View Answer
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Applications Development Lead at Kaiser Permanente
No Offer – Interviewed in Pasadena, CA Jan 2013 – Reviewed Mar 31, 2013
Interview Details –
Found the opening through their jobs website. In person interview with a panel.
Overall, interview was pleasant and straightforward. Most of the questions revolved around team building, handling difficult situations and people. Was also asked about achievements with current employer and projects/products that I consider a success. Was also asked why those projects were my favs, my contribution to the projects.
Interview Question – Explain in detail your activities and initiatives towards team building? Answer Question
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Educator at Kaiser Permanente
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Mar 25, 2013
Interview Details – Annoying. First, you have to talk to the recruiter to reiterate all the things which you already have spent hours cutting and pasting into your application online. Then, if everything checks out, you can interview with the department manager. The manager I interviewed with was EXCELLENT! But then, it goes back to HR.
Interview Question – Where do you see yourself ultimately. View Answer
Negotiation Details – Fine. But they rescinded my offer because I did not complete my drug test within 48 from the EXACT MINUTE that I accepted the provisional offer. I just couldn't clear my schedule. I tried to negotiate with them for more time but they said that they have a strict policy. This is a ridiculous way to treat a professional with 2 kids, other jobs and ailing parents. In fact, Kaiser actually contacted ME to apply for the position.. I had to jump through so many hoops and take time away from children and other jobs in order to jump through the hoops and then when I couldn't clear my schedule when they demanded that I do (without warning, BTW), they rescinded my offer. I am completely disgusted. I understand that a user may need that time to detox but I am clearly NOT a user. Test my hair and you can see. Do the drug test when you do pre employment physical. Yes, the less than 1% of people who have completed such a rigorous and time consuming interview process (including having to do an oral professional presentation to the hiring manager) may be able to detox prior to a pre employment drug screen BUT those who just want and job and would be great employees are being negatively affected by this. Shame on Kaiser Anaheim!!!
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Ward Clerk at Kaiser Permanente
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Honolulu, HI – Reviewed Mar 21, 2013
Interview Details –
-Apply Online
-If a qualified candidate HR will call you for an interview.
-Interview with hiring manager.
-If selected HR will call you with a offer.
Negotiation Details – NA
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Licensed Practical Nurse at Kaiser Permanente
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Atlanta, GA Oct 2009 – Reviewed Mar 19, 2013
Interview Details – Straightforward. Relaxed interview. Hiring process professional. Training well-presented.
Interview Question – Tell me about your family. View Answer
Negotiation Details – No negotiation. Offer made. It was made clear that the offer had no negotiation.
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Supply Chain Intern at Kaiser Permanente
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in San Francisco, CA – Reviewed Mar 17, 2013
Interview Details – I had two interviews one phone interview and one in person interview with the supply chain director. The phone screen was very basic: tell me about yourself, why supply chain management, etc. Basically turned into a casual conversation. I was invited to go into the office and met the director of supply chain operations. He introduced me to some of the team members and gave me a tour of the workplace. No technical questions.
Interview Question – Nothing unexpected if anything interview was a lot more laid back than usual. Answer Question
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Registered Nurse at Kaiser Permanente
No Offer – Interviewed in Oakland, CA Feb 2013 – Reviewed Mar 8, 2013
Interview Details – The interviewer said, "I know I'm not supposed to ask, but...'ARE YOU MARRIED AND DO YOU HAVE CHILDREN?" Egad, EEO law has been clear for many years on the inappropriateness of these questions. I was extremely surprised and disappointed that the largest healthcare company in the US would so blatantly violate employment law. What else are they doing that's not right?
Interview Question – See above forsurprising illegal questions. View Answer
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