Cleveland Clinic Interview Questions
Updated Dec 1, 2023
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Anonymous Employee in Cleveland, OH
I applied online. I interviewed at Cleveland Clinic (Cleveland, OH)
After the initial short interview with the recruiter online, I got an in-person interview invitation from the PI. And then, a few weeks after the in-person interview with the PI and the lab, I got the offer.
- What is your research experience?

Anonymous Interview Candidate in Cleveland, OH
I interviewed at Cleveland Clinic (Cleveland, OH)
Automated video interview first to evaluate proficiency. Then interview with actual person after the evaluation is submitted. The automated video interview was a bit confusing but I understand why it is necessary.
- Asked to give a sample of Spanish language
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Anonymous Interview Candidate in Cleveland, OH
I interviewed at Cleveland Clinic (Cleveland, OH)
Great interview! Very easy to set up and follow throughout. Good communication and staff. Multiple levels involving managers and staff. Great questions and felt like they really listened and wanted a team member
- Full or part time for this job?

Anonymous Interview Candidate
I interviewed at Cleveland Clinic
Fast, easy and someone basically a recruiter comes and then if she likes you sends you to hiring manager, but they are very slow and disorganized so I would say it’s alright
- What was a time you encountered a difficult patient and what would you do differently?

Anonymous Employee in Fairview Park, OH
I applied online. I interviewed at Cleveland Clinic (Fairview Park, OH) in Nov 2023
It was great!! Calm environment, welcoming staff, answered all of my questions. I was able to tour the unit, see where everything was located and ask questions pertaining to work flow.
- Why I was interested in The Cleveland Clinic.

Anonymous Interview Candidate
I interviewed at Cleveland Clinic
Interviewer was friendly and gave me feedback during the interview which I liked. But by the final interview I had a strong feeling I didn't get and wish they just cut me loose earlier.
- Considering other applicants have further education/ more experience, why should you be selected?

Anonymous Employee in Cleveland, OH
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Cleveland Clinic (Cleveland, OH)
It was quick and professional. They communicated every step of the process. They kept me updated on exactly what to expect and properly prepared me to acclimate into my new role.
- Name a time that you stepped up and exceeded the expectations of your role.

Anonymous Interview Candidate
I interviewed at Cleveland Clinic
Phone call, spoke with recruiters and nurse managers Offered via nursing recruiter, had multiple unit offers and was given a week to decide Easier interview and no clinical questions asked, asked about experience and what made me pursue CC
- Why this facility and/or unit?

Anonymous Interview Candidate
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Cleveland Clinic in Oct 2023
Submitted resume. Spoke to the recruiter a week later. Easy process. Phone call with the recruiter went well, or so I thought. Recruiter said that all went well and next step the hiring manager will be calling in "2-3 days". A week later, no response and I get an automated email saying that recruiters have reviewed your application and have decided to pursue other candidates. Didn't hear back from the recruiter after requesting more info. Unprofessional and a waste of time.
- Basic questions about self and past experiences. Spoke about the job and what it entails.

Anonymous Interview Candidate in Cleveland, OH
I interviewed at Cleveland Clinic (Cleveland, OH)
Recruiter called to see why I was interested. Did not go past this round but it was standard call to gauge level of interest / ask why. I think it was fairly straightforward with the questions
- Why I was interested in the job?
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Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Cleveland Clinic as 65.2% positive with a difficulty rating score of 2.72 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Clinical Research Manager and Phlebotomy rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Advertising Manager and Patient Access Coordinator roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at Cleveland Clinic takes an average of 30.27 days when considering 712 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Patient Care Coordinator had the quickest hiring process (on average 1 day), whereas Physician roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 330 days).
Common stages of the interview process at Cleveland Clinic according to 712 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone Interview: 21.29%
One on One Interview: 17.02%
Drug Test: 13.41%
Group Panel Interview: 13.14%
Skills Test: 11.31%
Background Check: 8.92%
Presentation: 6.54%
Personality Test: 3.66%
IQ Intelligence Test: 2.99%
Other: 1.72%
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