The application process, interviewing, culture and values, and career development: these are just a few topics we are asked about the most here at UPMC Careers. Read on to get the inside scoop on your questions and curiosities directly from real UPMC recruiters!
Q: Do you hire on the spot at interviews?
A: We don’t typically hire on the spot, but sometimes we have interview events where we’ll make an offer to a candidate we’re really excited about. But typically, you’ll hear back from a recruiter within the week of your interview.
Q: Do you offer any assistance for employees who are/will be in school?
A: Tuition assistance is something many employees take advantage of. UPMC employees can receive reimbursement for eligible out-of-pocket tuition costs when attending any college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. Full-time and flexible full-time staff are eligible to receive 100% reimbursement up to $6,000 and regular part-time and job-share staff will be eligible for $3,000. Whether you’re full-time, part-time, or still in school, there is assistance available to you!
Q: How do I stand out in an interview?
A: Make sure you’re calm, prepared, and genuine. Making a job change is a big deal, and it’s important for candidates to be real and ask questions that will help them get to the next step of their career, not just the role you’re interviewing for. Using real life stories and situational examples from work, school, or internships helps you stand out and allows the hiring manager to envision what it would be like to work with you in the future!
Q: Does UPMC promote career growth?
A: UPMC promotes career growth in a number of ways. We see career development as both promotions and transfers throughout out system. One of the best ways is through the career ladders UPMC offers which outline how to get to the next step of your career. Temporary employment is a great way to get your foot in the door and see if you like the work; many of these folks end up moving on to permanent employees. Finally, you can take advantage of tuition assistance and other training related to career development.
Q: Do you have any tips for the application process?
A: First, make sure all your contact information is up to date and accurate so that a recruiter and manager can get in touch with you. At any point in time were those to change, you can go into the system you applied through and update that information! Our application process can be lengthy, so make sure you have about 30 minutes to fill out all the questions on an application form. Be sure to have a professional resume ready to upload to your application, and make sure your employment information is as accurate as it can be. Lastly, answer all the employment questions on the application as honestly as you can!
Hi. I am a current employee of UPMC and am looking for a position as a Nurse Practitioner in the Pittsburgh area. I am an Army Veteran and prior to completing NP school, I worked as a registered nurse for 5 years. Aside from working in medicine, I have a wealth of other experience ranging from public relations to broadcast journalism to serving as an Army officer in Afghanistan (as nursing was actually my second degree). I am looking to speak with a recruiter. I have applied to numerous Nurse Practitioner positions and quickly get the response that I not in consideration. For some of these positions, I have a difficult time believing someone actually looked at my resume. I would greatly appreciate if I could speak with a recruiter to help with my job search. Thanks in advance.
Hi Frances! Thanks for your comment! Feel free to message us on the UPMC Careers Facebook page and we’ll be able to direct you a bit more on next steps there. Thanks!
Hi, I am an Admin Asst in the Nursing Dept at the University of Mount Union in Alliance, Ohio. Our Nursing Dept in collaboration with the Doctoral of Physical Therapy and Physican Assistant’s program will be hosting a Virtual Career Healthcare Fair at the end of April. I am trying to find out who a good contact would be for Nurse Recruiting.
Hi Chris! We would love to be able to connect with you about this more. Are you able to message us your question at our UPMC Careers Facebook page? (www.facebook.com/UPMCCareers)
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I am an experienced nurse , currently working at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. I am looking to switch specialties, however I don’t know which exactly I would like. I was wondering if this was available for experienced nurses, or a type of program similar?
“The OB/NICU GNRP will begin in August 2021. Previous participants have had the opportunity to rotate through various OB/NICU units, including Labor and Deliver, Mother Baby Postpartum, High Risk Obstetrics, and the NICU for 4-6 weeks each. The length of the program will be 6 months.”
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Hi Jennifer! Thanks for your comment! Feel free to message us on the UPMC Careers Facebook page and we’ll be able to hopefully connect you with a member of our nursing recruitment team to better answer that question. (www.facebook.com/UPMCCareers)
Hello my name is Robin Simon. I have worked for UPMC for almost 7 years. My daughter witch is a single mom and has applied for jobs at UPMC many times. Witch she is very quilted for many of the jobs she applied for. She applied for another job as a customer service position. Again interviews . And that’s where it ends. She emailed a person stated how she is very interested in the job. And that’s it. I am not understanding the process in getting into UPMC. There are people who should not even be hired. Is there something that is not going threw? Her Name is Lauren Simon. You can reach me at simonrl2@upmc.edu.
Hi Robin, thank you for reaching out! Feel free to connect with us on Facebook and send a direct message there if you have questions about UPMC and our recruitment process. Thanks!