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Requirements found
Data Entry Scheduling (must) Compliance Training Excel (must) Microsoft Office (must) Word (must) Powerpoint (must) Writing (must)
What this posting asks for
Level: Mid level — The posting asks for 2 years of experience.
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Competencies an interviewer will look for
- Problem solving Core
In the posting: “Good judgment and problem-solving skills” · “Veracyte (Nasdaq: VCYT) is a global diagnostics company whose vision is to transform cancer care for patients all over the world.” · “We empower clinicians with the high-value insights they need to guide and assure patients at pivotal moments in the race to diagnose and treat cancer.”
Show it by: Describes a real problem, the options considered and the one chosen; Shows how the cause was found, not just the fix. - Communication Core
In the posting: “As a Specimen Processor I, you will be primarily responsible for receiving and accessioning specimens, handling specimen documentation, and data entry of req…” · “Good verbal and written communication skills.” · “If you receive any suspicious alerts or communications through LinkedIn or other online job sites for any position at Veracyte, please exercise caution and p…”
Show it by: Adapts the message to the listener; Gives an example of explaining something clearly in writing or speech. - Customer focus Core
In the posting: “At Veracyte, we offer exciting career opportunities for those interested in joining a pioneering team that is committed to transforming cancer care for patie…” · “Working at Veracyte enables our employees to not only make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients, but to also learn and grow within a purpose driven e…” · “This is what we call the Veracyte way – it’s about how we work together, guided by our values, to give clinicians the insights they need to help patients mak…”
Show it by: Puts the customer's need in their own words; Shows a result for the customer, not only for the company. - Data and analysis Core
In the posting: “This is what we call the Veracyte way – it’s about how we work together, guided by our values, to give clinicians the insights they need to help patients mak…” · “As a Specimen Processor I, you will be primarily responsible for receiving and accessioning specimens, handling specimen documentation, and data entry of req…” · “Accessioning clinical specimens upon receipt and entering data into LIS system.”
Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it. - Attention to detail and quality Core
In the posting: “Understanding of compliance regulations related to test ordering.” · “Compliant with company policies, procedures, safety requirements and regulations.” · “Contributing to the safety of the laboratory operations by complying with established safety procedures and making recommendations for improvement.”
Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used. - Technical skill Core
In the posting: “Helping perform weekly, monthly, and other periodic room and equipment maintenance procedures in accordance with standard operating procedures.” · “The ability to navigate efficiently through, or have familiarity with, various laboratory information systems (LIS) and have proficiency in Microsoft Office …”
Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off. - Planning and organisation Core
In the posting: “They maintain flexibility regarding work schedules including daily assignments, holiday schedules, and days of the week as determined by business need.” · “Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 6:30am - 3:00 pm or 7:00am - 3:30pm”
Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how. - Adaptability and learning Core
In the posting: “They maintain flexibility regarding work schedules including daily assignments, holiday schedules, and days of the week as determined by business need.” · “Veracyte is a growing company that offers significant career opportunities if you are curious, driven, patient-oriented and aspire to help us build a great c…”
Show it by: Describes learning something new quickly and using it; Shows a change of plan and how they adjusted. - Teamwork and collaboration Supporting
In the posting: “Excellent teamwork and collaborations skills”
Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled. - Ownership and accountability Supporting
In the posting: “Ability to work independently”
Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it. - Leadership and mentoring Supporting
In the posting: “Capable of identifying specimen processing problems that may adversely affect the reporting of test results and immediately notifying the supervisor.”
Show it by: Describes setting direction or a standard others followed; Names someone they coached and what changed for them.
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Practice questions
- Tell me about yourself. Dedicated step-by-step practice.
- If an interviewer asks something improper How to respond to questions about age, family, origin or health.
- Built from this posting (8):
- Tell me about a difficult problem you solved at work. How did you find the cause? From this posting
- Tell me about a time you had to explain something complex to someone outside your field. From this posting
- Describe a time you went out of your way to solve a customer's problem. From this posting
- Tell me about a time you used data or numbers to make a decision. From this posting
- How have you used scheduling in your work? Walk me through one real example. From this posting
- Tell me about a problem you solved using excel. From this posting
- Describe a time you worked with another team to deliver something. What was your part? From this posting
- Tell me about a task you took from start to finish without anyone asking you to. From this posting
- This posting reads as Healthcare: its questions come first.
- How do you protect patient privacy in your daily work? Healthcare
- Tell me about a time you cared for a patient or family member who was upset or afraid. Healthcare
- You notice a medication or chart detail that does not look right. What do you do? Healthcare
- Describe a time you worked with doctors, nurses or other staff to solve a problem for a patient. Healthcare
- Your shift is short-staffed and several patients need you at once. How do you prioritise? Healthcare
- Tell me about a time a procedure or system changed and you had to adapt quickly. Healthcare
- Describe a time you explained a care instruction to a patient so they could follow it at home. Healthcare
- A patient's family member is angry and blames you for a delay. What do you do? Healthcare
- Two managers ask you to book the same room at the same time. What do you do?
- How have you used spreadsheets in your work?
- Tell me about a time you had to enter or check a lot of data accurately.
- Describe a time you handled an upset customer or colleague.
- Tell me about a time you had several deadlines at once. How did you decide what to do first?
- Give an example of a mistake you caught before it caused a problem.
- Tell me about a time you taught someone how to do something.
- Describe a time you took the lead without being asked.
- Tell me about a time you had to explain something complicated in simple terms.
- Describe a process you improved.
- Do you have any questions for us?
- Why do you want to work here?
- Why is there a gap in your employment? Difficult question
- Why did you leave your last job? Difficult question
- Why are you changing careers? Difficult question
- What is your greatest weakness? Difficult question
- What are your salary expectations? Difficult question
- You seem overqualified for this role. Why do you want it? Difficult question
- Improper-question practice: How old are you? / Do you have children? / Where are you from originally?
- A customer is angry about a delay you did not cause. What do you do?
- How do you keep track of many open customer requests?
- Tell me about a time you could not give a customer what they wanted.
- You find that the inventory count does not match the system. What do you do?
- Tell me about a time a shipment or delivery went wrong.
- How do you make sure safety rules are followed on a busy shift?
- Tell me about a sale or agreement you are proud of.
- A prospect says your price is too high. How do you respond?
- How do you keep your pipeline organised?
- Tell me about a technical problem you solved on your own.
- You find a bug right before a release. What do you do?
- Walk me through how you would check whether a report's numbers are right.

