Employers Hire Clinical Candidates They can Trust
Posted April 19th, 2016
Honesty and accuracy are essential in every clinical processes. If the information being generated is not reliable, there is no way for researchers to verify their results and no way to confirm that processes are safe and effective. That is why the trustworthiness of clinical candidates is a major concern when hiring. Proving to a potential employer that they can put their faith in you the first time and every time after is a great way to separate yourself from other candidates. Here’s a few tips to help you make your case:
Leverage Your Internal Connections
For obvious reasons, there is a lot of uncertainty that comes with hiring a total stranger. That’s why companies prefer to either hire from within, or to rely on referrals from existing employees. If you know someone who works for or is otherwise connected to your potential clinical employer, ask them to put in a good word for you. Their personal perspective on your character and trustworthiness carries a lot of weight.
Make a Connection with Your Interviewer
We naturally tend to trust people that we like. During your job interview, try to build a rapport with the person or people asking you questions. Try to find areas of common interest or experience, and pepper your responses with questions of your own. That shows you are interested and invested in the process, and understand the importance for all involved of finding a good fit between employer and employee.
Start Lower on the Totem Pole
If there is a company that you particularly want to work for or a position that you consider your dream job, you are probably willing to do whatever it takes to prove your trustworthiness. Consider starting at a lower position or even an internship, and then turn in an outstanding performance. Your bosses will be a lot more willing to move you into a clinical position after seeing first hand that you’re reliable.
Keep Your Promises
It should be obvious by know, but we should mention that lying, exaggerating, or obscuring information during your interview will immediately call your trustworthiness into questions. So will not following up on your promises. If you pledge to follow up, to submit additional documents/information, or to provide references, and then don’t, why would that employer trust you in a high-stakes clinical environment? Make sure you don’t promise things you explicitly can’t deliver.
A big part of seeming trustworthy is not seeming untrustworthy. That means you need to enter the interview feeling confident, prepared, and personable. Find out how to improve every aspect of your performance by working with Bayside Solutions.
