UCSF Medical Center and UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals Interview Questions

a lot of tell me about a time questions as well as sharing your definition of terms and also a technical quiz at the end (i had an it role i was interviewing for)

went very smoothly. they answered all questions and introduced the faculty and people and other residents there. they have a new boss there and did not say why i was denied.

First round interview very short. Must answer questions in less than a minute. Discouraging. Do not understand how a recruiter can get to know someone in 3 minutes to move forward. Some classmates said they were moved to second round interview but never heard back from management.

The interview process was very smooth. The interviewers were very friendly but transparent about the process and what to expect once accepted as an intern. It showed that they were actively listening to all my answers to their questions.

Breakfast with chief resident in the morning. 2 in person interviews with members of committee. Hour with program director. Lunch with current residents followed by tour of hospital. Has optional social to attend

The interview was over the phone with the department manager and took about an hour. I have to admit it was one of the most pleasant ones I had. Even though it was a positive one, I did not hear back anything.

Super friendly and supportive. UCSF has a great reputation, and I can see why. Their communication was clear and prompt. The interviewer's warmth and caring came across clearly. Nice folks!

Multiple interviews with different staff members. Some were good cop some were bad cop. I got to meet many people. Lunch and travel were provided which was nice. I wore a suit as did everyone else.

It is quite lengthy, and can be difficult for some perspective employees. The process usually starts with a phone screen, followed by an in person panel interview. After the panel interview, candidates may be asked to complete a pre-hiring assessment and job references.

You will receive an email or a call from the supervisor for the specific position you're applying to. You will then have a video interview with another Patient Coordinator, the supervisor and the practice manager. If that goes well there's a final interview with one of the providers. They then need a minimum of 5 references, they use a site that has you send email and/or text requests to the 5+ references of your choice, they prefer professional over personal and require you to have at least 3 managers. You then will submit a background check. And that is as far as I have gone. Often times you're interviewing for a position that is already promised to another employee within the department or a recommended canidate but the managers are required to have a certain number of applicants and interviews, they will have you go through the process knowing they more than likely will not hire you. The 3rd party temp agency's managers (Covelo/Avispa) do not have any way to help you get a job within the UCSF system, the managers that choose you to temp for their department may tell the contract companies there is a chance for hire and when you arrive the managers often will say no, there are no open positions, you're here to fill in for everyone's staggered vacation time. It's very discouraging and tedious, mundane, repetitive work that feels very thankless, knowing that UCSF pays $30/hour for the role you're currently getting paid $19/hour because you're a contractor. AND the biggest catch, you're MORE EXPERIENCED BY MILES than the career UCSF employees that can barely say goodmorning because they're so miserable with their thankless position at a "top" hospital, maybe a little disappointed they sold their soul and happiness for a chance at "amazing" benefits.