I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Kaiser Permanente (San Diego, CA)
Interview
They had 2 one-hour panel interviews (panel included site leads and non-physician clinic employees), lunch with the clinic physicians, and a dinner. Another candidate vying for the same role was there interviewing for the day as well. It was very intense and formal. Some of the interviewers made faces or didn’t even make eye contact with me. They didn’t tell me other candidates would be there during my interview day. I was referred by a current employee and the process took 3 months to talk to a recruiter, to have the chief call me, then to finally get an interview. Then another 2 weeks to tell me that they selected the other candidate (a new graduate who is a white male, while I’m a female person of color with 6 more years of experience). They did ask if I was interested in a part time role instead where I can’t work anywhere else.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They had me read a patient case example and talk about my treatment plan. They asked me why I left my previous job, how I handle requests for ADHD evaluations, an example of a difficult case I handled, and an example of how I handled a challenging interaction with a superior.
Smooth, once I was able to get in, but hard to get through system. Had applied to many jobs until I finally got my interview. Had interview with position manager not Human Resources.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What was a difficult situation you were in and how did you help get out.
Had an initial interview. It was quick and easy. Then there was a virtual one. Asked questions about my past work experience and my strengths and weaknesses. Also brought up different scenarios.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself and why you want to work here.