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

Based on 5 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

2.8 Rounds average
Difficult Typical difficulty
60% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

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

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Specialist

Other · more than a year ago

Entry Difficult Neutral experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation

First, there was a phone interview for about 45 minutes with a recruiter. They talked about the position and asked why I would want to work there. Next, a 45-minute Skype interview was conducted since the new location wasn't ready for an in-person meeting. This interview involved a deep dive into my training, theoretical orientation, and the company. Finally, a 3-hour on-site training workshop took place. I heard back shortly after, but unfortunately, the start date is 6 months from the interview and offer, which doesn't make much sense.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Can you share any personal or professional experiences you have had with end of life counseling?
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Vital Decisions

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Other · more than a year ago

Mid Difficult Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Onsite Phone screen Take home
Interview formats
Presentation Other Technical

I was interviewed in person, then asked to do a telephone role play and take an online test. I was told I would be contacted after completing these tasks, but never was. I assume that I performed poorly, but would have liked a polite rejection letter. Instead I heard nothing. During the interview I was not told that if I failed to make the cut I would hear nothing.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Can you describe your experience working with terminally ill individuals?
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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 Specialist Interview Questions

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

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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 of a difficult client interaction and explain how you handled it?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 5 Vital Decisions interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 33.3%
Presentation 25%
Other 16.7%
Technical 16.7%
Group 8.3%

Interview difficulty

Easy 0%
Average 20%
Difficult 80%

Candidate experience

Positive 60%
Neutral 20%
Negative 20%