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Updated Jan 2, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
Ratings are reflective of location and job title.

Difficulty Rating [?] Based on 17 ratings

2.8

“Average” Interview

Interview Experience [?] Based on 17 ratings

Positive	71%
Neutral	18%
Negative	12%

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4.0

Difficult Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Aug 2011 in Los Angeles, CA (took 2 weeks)

Very demanding interview. Great detail about industry as well as prior experience.

Interview Questions

Past Salary

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Expected Salary

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Other Details

I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.

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Inappropriate?

3.0

Average Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Jun 2011 in Pasadena, CA (took 2 months)

Interviewed for 15 minutes but took a long time for background check and drug test.

Interview Questions

Nothing unexpected or difficult was asked.

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Negotiation Details

Cordial. I was an ex-employee that had worked for the organization twice before and was laid off for a department re-organization.

Other Details

I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.

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3.0

Average Interview

Overall Neutral Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Jun 2010 in Burbank, CA (took 1 week)

I was interviewed by the Marketing Manager and her assistant for this position. The primary responsibility was to take material from the copy bank and use it for proposals. It sounded like most of what I would be doing was copying and pasting.

Interview Questions

Can you describe a problem that came up during your last job and how you solved it?

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What qualities do you look for in a supervisor?

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Other Details

I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.

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Inappropriate?

2.0

Easy Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Aug 2011 in Burbank, CA (took 2 days)

Manager interviewed me both on phone and in person. Focus was on my ability to understand and meet their ongoing needs. The atmosphere was corporate casual and the people seemed pleasant and welcoming. I would have loved to have worked there, as the hiring manager was very sharp and on his game.

Interview Questions

How does your work experience qualify you for this position

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What do you see as upcoming issues for this company?

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Other Details

I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.

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3.0

Average Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Oct 2010 in Los Angeles, CA (took a day)

Very quick and easy process. I applied for a job, got a call the next day to set up an interview, interviewed the following week, and was told via email the very next day that I was hired. The interview was 1:1 with the department manager. It lasted about 45 min. Then the manager brought me to the department where I met the chief MD, charge RN and other staff. I spoke with them for about an hour. Overall it was a very informative interview and I was pleased with the outcome.

Interview Questions

Have you ever had to deal with difficult physicians?

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Describe a situation in which you solved a problem that no one else could.

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Negotiation Details

Non-negotiable

Other Details

I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.

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3.0

Average Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Nov 2010 in Pasadena, CA (took 2 days)

My recent interview was with a major competitor with KP in the Irvine area of OC. The interview was first set up by the recruiter, and then the hiring manager of the department. I have been called back for a 2nd interview, which will be taking place next week.

Interview Questions

Explain in as much detail your experience with a particular situation

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Other Details

I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, an IQ/Intelligence Test and a Skills Test.

Helpful Interview?

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Inappropriate?

3.0

Average Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed May 2010 in Los Angeles, CA (took 6+ weeks)

They are very courteous and always made sure that the interview process and my needs were taken care of. They even made accomadations for my overnight stay prior to the interview and gave me plenty of opportunities to ask questions, state my concerns, and even made time for me to meet other staff members and see more than one facility. Lastly, I had the opportunity to have lunch with multiple staff getting a good vibe of their personal/professional interactions.

Interview Questions

How do you handle conflict in the workplace... have you ever had to?

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Other Details

I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Background Check.

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2.0

Easy Interview

Overall Neutral Experience

Received and Declined Offer

Interviewed Aug 2009 in Burbank, CA (took a day)

The KP recruiter contacted me in regards to this position, we spoke briefly about the role and then discussed my qualifications.

Interview Questions

Specific questioning about timelines of my work history

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Reason for Declining

Location of job

Other Details

I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.

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3.0

Average Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Apr 2009 in Pasadena, CA (took 6 weeks)

positive but slow experience. quick phone interview. small group interview. 1 on 1 interview. skills test.

Interview Questions

don't remember any questions. nothing too difficult though. pretty standard stuff. no case or analytical questions.

Answer Question

Negotiation Details

didn't negotiate. should have tried.

Other Details

I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, a Skills Test, a Drug Test and a Background Check.

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1.0

Very Easy Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed May 2010 in Panorama City, CA (took 4 weeks)

I had applied a great deal online. While on vacation, just about to enter the Grand Canyon, the recruiter called. She interviewed me over the phone. I have not be called for a face to face interview yet, but I continue to apply and occasionally speak to the recruiter.