Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Interview Questions
& Process

The interview process started with a phone screen with the recruiter, which was standard. The next step was a Zoom call with the hiring VP. The VP was late and mentioned it wasn't an interview, but rather an information sharing session. Very early in the call, I was asked what my questions were about the position, without the hiring manager providing any details about the role.

I had a panel interview with the assistant manager of the unit, the Nursing manager, and the charge nurse. They asked me some intro questions, about why I wanted to be a nurse, why I was interested in this specific unit, and some behavioral/scenario questions about heart failure.

The interview process was very straightforward. I met with three people: a PT, the Office Manager, and a PTA. They gave me a tour and asked about my availability and interests. They mentioned they needed someone to start as soon as possible and were looking for someone who could anticipate tasks, assist staff and PTs, and help with general office cleaning and organization. They also emphasized wanting someone personable. I confirmed I have open availability. This was the second Aide position I applied for at a different location. I had been in touch with the Recruiter who suggested I apply for this role. Unfortunately, two days later, I was informed I wasn't selected. I never received any feedback on my interview, resume, or how to improve. I felt I answered the questions well and was comfortable meeting the staff, so this outcome was unexpected. I would appreciate feedback on my interview, skills, and resume to help me improve in the future. My main concern is why applicants are given the runaround and have their time wasted. If they are impressed with my resume and skills, see my potential for growth, and know I'm interested, why interview me if they don't intend to hire me? It feels like the decision might have been made beforehand, and Cedars may be looking for a very specific type of person for this role at this location, regardless of experience or knowledge.

You start with applying online or through a job board, then we check your resume to see if you fit. After that, a quick call with a recruiter to chat about salary and if you're a good basic fit. Then, there's an interview, maybe by phone, video, or in person, where we look at your skills and if you'd fit in. If it's a role that needs it, there might be a skills test, like a coding challenge or something practical. Some roles also have tests to see how you think or if you're a good culture fit. You might also get a task to do that's like a real job. Then, you'll have more interviews with several people from the team, focusing on how you solve problems and your fit with the team. They'll ask you questions about how you handled stuff in the past. Finally, you might meet with senior people to make sure you're on the same page with the company's goals. We'll also talk about salary and stuff. After that, we check your references and do background checks. If all goes well, we'll give you an offer and then get you set up to start.