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Tools and information to aid in your job search and application process. No matter the stage of the HSHS hiring process you are in, we encourage you to use this page as a resource to guide you through.

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How to Apply

Set Up a Careers Profile

A Careers Profile will allow you to apply for jobs, check your status, and sign up to receive job alerts.

Visit our Careers page and select Sign In in the upper-right corner to get started.


Apply for an Open Position

To apply, visit our Careers page. You can then begin your search, and filter at the top by your desired shift, position type, and department. 

Careers Application Search Bar


Once you have found the job that is the fit for you, click Apply. To start your application, select Autofill with Resume, Apply Manually, or Use My Last Application. If this is your first application, you will be prompted to Create Account. If you have applied at HSHS before, log in to your account when prompted. 

Interview Tips & Tricks

  • Conduct research on the organization and the job opportunity.  
  • Print out proper documentation you might need which could include your resume, portfolio, and writing utensils.
  • Write down questions you would like to ask the Hiring Manager or interviewer.  
  • Prepare your "selling points" and the reasons you want the job.  
  • Practice interviewing with a friend or family member.
  • Know where and when your interview will take place.  
  • Plan to arrive to your location at least 10-15 minutes prior.
  • Keep your Talent Acquisition Consultant's number readily available in case you have questions.
  • Prior to interview, turn off cell phone or turn on silent.  
  • Treat everyone you encounter with respect.  
  • Shake hands with interviewer.
  • Listen carefully and make eye contact during interview.  
  • Be confident in yourself and share your skills that are related to the position.  
  • Ask questions to let the interviewer know you are serious about the position.
  • Thank the interviewer for their time at the end.  
  • Let the interviewer know you are interested in the position.  
  • Ask about next steps.  
  • Send a personalized thank you letter or email to the interviewer.
  • Do make a great first impression.  
  • Do practice good manners and body language.  
  • Do be confident in yourself.
 
  • Don't speak negatively about your previous employers.
  • Don't be dishonest while answering the questions.  
  • Don't answer any phone calls while interviewing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Your application is first reviewed by a Talent Acquisition Consultant who is familiar with the requirements for the position. If the Talent Acquisition Consultant sees you have the necessary talent, skills, and training for a position, the application will be forwarded to the hiring manager for review.
 
You can set up a saved search by entering your name, email address, and career area you're interested in.
You can check your status by logging in to your profile and reviewing your candidate dashboard. The dashboard will display all positions you've applied to, along with the status of each one.
Your application begins when you create an online career profile (similar to a resume) that contains all of your relevant personal, work, and education information, and clarifies what you are looking for in a position. 

Once your profile has been created, you can sign up to receive job alerts for positions that match your skill set. You will be asked a series of pre-screening questions and will be led through your profile (education, work experience, and interests), giving you the opportunity to make any changes. At the end of the online application process, your application will be submitted and reviewed.
After your application is submitted, an auto-generated confirmation email will be sent to the email address you entered. Be sure to check spam folders if you don't receive it right away.
 
Yes, if you forgot your password, you can easily reset it. Just click "Log back in!" at the top right corner of any page on the career site. You'll be directed to the Login page, where you'll see a link for "Forgot your password?" Click that link, enter your email address, and then check your email for directions to reset your password.
 
We love referrals! The process to submit a referral is to login to our "Refer a Friend" platform through Workday and submit your friend’s information. 
 
You can log into your profile and on your dashboard, you can see all jobs that you have applied for. If your application is incomplete, there will be a button on the position to “Continue Application.” Once complete, this will go away.
 
HSHS no longer accepts mailed/faxed resumes to our office. All job applications must be completed online. If you do not have access to a computer, consider visiting your local library. Many branches have computers for public use. Another great resource is your local job center.
 
We encourage our applicants to apply for the positions they feel would be the best fit for them. You may apply to multiple positions.
 
Official employment with HSHS commences upon the successful completion of a pre-employment physical which includes a drug screen and background check. HSHS is a Drug Free Workplace. Patient and colleague safety is one of our top priorities at HSHS, so every colleague is given a drug test after a contingent offer is extended and before the colleague is able to start work.
 
Yes, you will be notified when the position is filled. This notification can be found by checking your application status or via email.
 
As a community healthcare system, we comply with the federal mandate. This means that new hires must be fully vaccinated or seek an exemption from the vaccine.
  • The federal mandate applies to colleagues, licensed practitioners, students, trainees, volunteers, and individuals who provide care, treatment, or other services for HSHS facilities and/or patients, under contract or other arrangements.
  • The federal mandate does not apply to healthcare workers who are working 100% remote.
  • The federal government is not giving healthcare workers the option to do weekly testing if they do not get the COVID-19 vaccine.
  • The federal law does allow healthcare workers to seek exemptions from getting the COVID-19 vaccine if they have sincerely held religious beliefs against the COVID-19 vaccine or a valid medical exemption signed by their doctor.
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