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      Ophthalmic Assistant Interview

      May 20, 2023
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Duluth, MN
      No offer
      Negative experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Essentia Health (Duluth, MN) in May 2023

      Interview

      First off, I have never once left a bad review but this left such a sour taste in my mouth. I had a virtual interview with 2 woman & 1 man. The women seemed nice but the man kept interrupting my answers as if I shouldn't be given the time of day. He then asked why I left my most current job, the reason was on my resume right in front of him. Then he said, "ugh I guess I'm just trying to figure out why you want to be in healthcare with no previous experience" as if to say that my want to get into the healthcare setting was beyond stupid or that moving into a different career area is so off-the-wall. My resume is good & I am a good employee, I have never received a bad performance review. I was not applying to be a doctor, a nurse, something way out of my league, etc. I was reached out to on Indeed to apply and my skills matched the description almost 100% other than the fact that I would have to obtain a certificate within my first year of employment (which I was totally okay with). They must have liked what they saw, hence an interview invitation showing up in my email. I have never come across someone this rude and disrespectful while interviewing before. I'm thankful true colors showed during the interview, as I so evidently dodged a bullet working here. Never would I accept an offer with this department. Yikes.

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