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Vital Decisions Interview Questions
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Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 11 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

2.9 Rounds average
Difficult Typical difficulty
54.5% Positive experience

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2 roles · 11 reports

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Vital Decisions.

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Health Outcomes Analyst

Analytics · more than a year ago

Entry Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

The recruiter contacted me on another platform about a potential role. I was initially hesitant as it seemed like a junior position, but after some clarification, I proceeded with a phone interview. The hiring manager suggested a follow-up conversation with a colleague. After five days with no word, I followed up with the recruiter. She eventually responded after I noted her unprofessional silence, apologizing and citing busyness. A rejection followed shortly thereafter. I wasn't interested in pursuing further given the poor communication.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Can you provide two instances where you improved a process?
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Health Care Specialist

Other · more than a year ago

Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Group Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Group Presentation

There were 2 interview steps. The first was a Skype interview that lasted about 20 minutes, where they asked about my employment history and to describe a time I used Motivational Interviewing. The second step was a workshop with other candidates where we did role plays using Motivational Interviewing. It was nerve-wracking but we were supported and not penalized for mistakes. I think they wanted to see how we work under pressure. The whole experience was eye-opening and helped me grow.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Can you share an instance where you employed Motivational Interviewing with a past client?
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Healthcare Counselor

Other · more than a year ago

Entry Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation

The hiring process was pretty intense. First, there was a phone interview, then an in-person interview. After that, I had a role-play over the phone, which reminded me of Grad school. Then, it was an all-day workshop/training before they offered me the position. The whole thing took about a month. I got the offer after the workshop, which was two months before my start date, and the company set that date. They hire in groups of about 10, so I wasn't really competing with anyone for the spot.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • What is your motivation for working with people who have advanced illnesses?
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Specialist

Other

Entry Average Positive experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Take home Phone screen Recruiter call
Interview formats
Other Behavioral

After completing an online test the day before, I had an initial phone interview that lasted about 20-30 minutes. The online test primarily covered my working style, such as whether I prefer working in groups or individually, and included timed vocabulary and math questions. If they liked me after this phone interview, I would soon hear about a Skype interview for a second interview.

Confirmed questions3 questions
  • Tell me about your decision to enter the social work profession.
  • If the phone interview goes well, what are the next steps?
  • What is the next step after the phone interview?

Vital Decisions Interview Questions

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If the phone interview goes well, what are the next steps?

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What is your motivation for working with people who have advanced illnesses?

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What motivates your desire to work with patients facing advanced illnesses?

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Can you share any personal or professional experiences you have had with end of life counseling?

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Tell me about your decision to enter the social work profession.

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Can you describe your experience working with terminally ill individuals?

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Can you share an instance where you employed Motivational Interviewing with a past client?

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Can you provide two instances where you improved a process?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 11 Vital Decisions interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 35.7%
Presentation 25%
Technical 17.9%
Other 10.7%
Group 10.7%

Interview difficulty

Easy 0%
Average 27.3%
Difficult 72.7%

Candidate experience

Negative 27.3%
Positive 54.5%
Neutral 18.2%

Reports by job function

Other 9
Analytics 1
Sales 1