UT Southwestern Medical Center Interview Questions & Reviews

Interview Details – Once the online application is completed and reviewed, a human resources person or recruiter contacts the applicant. If the applicant meets the requirements of the position, their application is then forwarded to the hiring manager for that position. If the applicant is selected for an interview, the recruiter then contacts the applicant to schedule the interview with the hiring manager. Prior to the interview, the applicant meets with the recruiter or human resources person to discuss details about the hospital, department, salary and benefits offered. The applicant then proceeds with the interview with the hiring manager, that usually takes place in that manager's office. Depending on the position, the applicant may also meet with other leaders that have a stake in the hiring decision and this may occur during the initial interview, but the applicant may also be asked to come back for this as a second phase to the interview process. Once this is completed, HR or the recruiter will contact the applicant to let them know the hiring decision made at that time and how the applicant will proceed if applicable.

Negotiation Details – The recruiter that I worked with was great about assessing me (the appliacant) and what my needs and wants were for a position. I was able to determine if I was interested in other opportunities that were available and negotiate whether my application was then also forwarded on for other positions before any initial interviews were scheduled. I was also able to negotiate the salary. This started prior to the interview process with the recruiter asking me what the minimum pay was that I would accept for the position. Be careful here because they used that minimum amount I stated as the amount they offered me when I was offered the position, so don't aim too low or negotiating for much more will be difficult. After I was offered the position and told what the salary offer was, I was able to negotiate, through the recruiter, for a pay offer increase that was closer to where I wanted to be.

Interview Details – I was a little untraditional in my approach for getting this job. I actually looked for the labs I was interested in and then emailed them about my interests to join their lab asking if there might be a position. I got several responses most of which were that they didn't have any positions but they would pass my resume along. I did end up getting an about 3 different labs there that were interested. They all were nice enough to collaborate together and set up two days where i got to meet everyone in the lab and ask questions which they got to do the same for me. Very relaxed no pressure at all. Afterwards, they told me that all 3 labs were interested and they gave me an offer and they decided that they would stick to one offer and not compete against each other. Afterwards, they set up everything through HR and I just followed the process. Overall, was a great process for me. Oh another nice thing is that they helped with the ticket to fly me out there.

Negotiation Details – I was able to negotiate a little. I knew what I wanted and I just looked online to see what other research assistants were getting and just had to get the nerves up to ask for what I really wanted. We were able to come to a consensus and I'm glad that I took the initiative to not just take the first offer but to really think about what I needed as I was going to be moving from out of state. My advice is to look at your experience, look at what other people are able to get and the expenses you will need to take care of. Be confident in what you do and just have the information to back up why you should have a higher salary.

Interview Details – Questions about myself...experience

Interview Details – The interview lasted 15 minutes and was basically personality

Interview Details – phone interview then interview with Director and Day time nurse coordinater

Interview Details – I send my resume to the departmental secretary to circulate between professors. I got 2 invitations for an interview. One was for a core facility. The interview was easy, 2 ways. The hiring manager explain about the position in detail, very honestly stating all the negative and positive points. I realized right there that this position is not for me.

Reason for Declining – No possibility of independent research

Interview Details – one-on-one interview with 3 physicians. They were generally nice, one of the people had a very mean attitude and seemed disinterested to what I had to say. Most of the questions pertained to my background, why I chose to go into medicine, etc. There seemed to be a more informal feel that I thought.

Interview Details – Applied online, was contacted to take assessment that consisted of spelling, typing, MS Word and Exce. Spoke with recruiter after receiving result. Was contacted a few hours later to schedule interview.

Negotiation Details – I accepted the initial offer, as it was satisfying to me.

Interview Details – I applied for this position through LinkedIn and the recruiter called me the next day. In the phone interview, he talked about what he does in daily work. I felt like this is not the job I am looking for.