What Type Of Person Thrives In The Healthcare Industry, According To A Recruiter At A Healthcare Company
To thrive as a healthcare recruiter, Anna believes one must be an outgoing extrovert, comfortable connecting with new people daily via calls and video, and also "being passionate" about matching candidates with the right roles and helping them find a job. Furthermore, curiosity is key for asking open-ended questions and truly understanding candidates' motivations and skills to ensure the best placement.
Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Passion, Curiosity, Recruiting
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Anna Bajal
Recruiter
Healthcare Company
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Healthcare, Medical & Wellness, Recruitment, HR & Related Professional Services
Human Resources (HR)
Honors Student
Video Highlights
1. The need to be outgoing and extroverted due to constant interaction with new people daily.
2. The importance of being passionate about the roles being recruited for and helping candidates find jobs.
3. The necessity of being curious and asking open-ended questions to understand candidates' motivations and skills.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
To thrive in this industry, you really do have to be outgoing, and I would say an extrovert, because you are talking to people all day long. I probably talk to ten new people every day.
You're connecting with hiring managers and other departments, so you really have to not be afraid to jump on a call with someone you don't know, or jump on a video call, or interview somebody.
I would also say being passionate, honestly, because as a recruiter, I'm really passionate about the roles I'm recruiting for and willing to bring somebody into the company. That's great.
In turn, really wanting to help somebody find a job is a rewarding feeling when somebody's excited to accept the job offer that you give them.
Finally, I would also say being curious. When you're talking to these candidates, you have to ask open-ended questions, get to know them, and understand why they're looking for a role and what their skills are, so that you can place them in the best position.