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I have my first coding job interview next week - so nervous

Posted: Oct 25, 2013

I just finished my program and just passed the RHIT exam. I have no coding experience, but have medical billing experience from years ago. I decided to apply to my local hospital for a coding job that does not specifically state experience is required but preferred. I got an email back that the management team wants to interview me next week. It's safe to say that the "management team" is more than one person and I am soooooo nervous already! I haven't had a face-to-face interview for 10 years! I'm sweating already......

Congratulations! - Good luck to you. nm

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You can do it! - I did

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I am a recent graduate with no coding experience. I recently had an interview with a management team of three people. I was so nervous. After a couple of questions, I did relax a little and I got the job. Best of luck to you!

Just hired and have interview advice... - MTLeaving

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This really helped me with my nerves: I went on YouTube and searched for interview tips and went through a bunch of videos. I wrote down the most frequently asked challenging questions and thought up my answers and jotted them down. Then I practiced my answers outloud for a couple days ahead of interviews, even while I showered (lol). During interviews, both on the phone and in person and one via Skype, I actually did have many behavioral or challenging questions during interviews, and instead of drawing a blank or being caught off guard, I utilized my answers that I'd thought through (worded naturally and not memorized). It really, really helped with confidence and in getting through the interviews.

They seem to love to ask things that start with, "Tell me about a time when you did ... and what was the outcome." "Why should we hire you?" "Tell me about yourself."

Anyway, you might already know this, but just in case, I wanted to let you know that practice really helped a ton and greatly helps with self-confidence. Good luck to you!

Yes, look up "performance based interviews" - sm

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You will need an assortment of situations or experiences to use in answering that type of question.

Tell me about a time when you ...

Worked on a team to accomplish a goal. Might be with everyone cooperating, one person not cooperating, with having to convince others that your plan was better, what the outcome was.

Encountered an ethical coding issue, asked to do something unethical, became aware of unethical acts or something you thought might be, what the outcome was.

Provided customer service out of the usual, with your answer showing that you understand customers to be everyone you encounter, coworkers, management, not just people who pay your employer for a service.

Answered coding questions to new or unusual or difficult situations. Where did you find how to do it? No points for not doing anything or saying "I was trained to" or "I only do what I am told," Low points will be given for asking someone or a supervisor. More for looking in online forums. Most for using reputable references, CMS, verifying and confirming in multiple sources, saving what you find, and sharing the new information with others at work. You can also use an example of when you did not do it well, ended up with the wrong solution, had tocorrect it, and learned from your mistake.

Had to use new software, troubleshoot, etc. Low points for answers that reflect sitting like a lump and expecting your employer to train you. More for attending provided training, but learning on your own too. Most for taking initiative to learn, preparing materials for others, and teaching others. Most for making a success under difficult circumstances, short time, etc.

To be successful with this type of interview, you have to put yourself in the employer's shoes. What do THEY think is important? What do you need to be for them?

Thanks - Mt

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That is great advice! I had an interview a few months ago where they loved those "tell me a time" or "what is your best/worst" type questions. Wish I would have been better prepared. I am going to take your advice and look these things up for the next time.

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