Sofia Alicastro on what retains her at HealthSherpa, recommendation for job seekers who need to be a part of our crew, and her private ardour for movie – HealthSherpa Weblog

By Sivan Philo

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HealthSherpa strongly believes in creating inclusive, equitable areas, which construct belief, respect and a way of belonging which are crucial to our tradition and work. We’re excited to function our colleagues and listen to extra about their experiences at HealthSherpa, from their first touchpoints all the best way as much as their tenure and development. On this submit, hear from Affiliate Recruiter Sofia Alicastro, who shares her perspective on our recruitment course of, recommendation for potential candidates and job seekers, and what she’s keen about each out and in of her work.

1. 1. We care about attending to know you. Once I join with potential candidates, I’m genuinely focused on studying about your story, and what you’re searching for in your subsequent function or part in your profession.
   2. Prep. I like to recommend getting ready for interviews utilizing the STAR methodology (Scenario, Process, Motion, and End result) when sharing your experiences. I additionally encourage people to convey just a few of their very own questions as properly!
   3. Interviews are conversations. You might be attending to know us as a lot as we’re attending to know you. We attempt to create an area the place candidates really feel snug sharing their lived expertise and really feel empowered to ask us questions. What are YOU interested in?

Listed here are just a few qualities that I feel are conducive to a optimistic expertise in our office:

• Communication.
• Collaboration.
• Willingness to be taught.
• Flexibility.
• Compassion.

Mission-driven. Human. Impactful.

The individuals! What strikes me most in regards to the workers right here is how dedicated all of us are to the mission of bringing complete, high quality, inexpensive healthcare to everybody within the U.S., and particularly to low-income, uninsured, and underserved communities. It’s clear to me that the crew is invested in doing our half to make healthcare a bit extra accessible and I’m motivated by the various moments of pleasure right here at HealthSherpa that helps domesticate a way of connectedness and group – at the same time as we’re working remotely!

My background earlier than HealthSherpa is in artist growth, movie festivals and occasions, and funding unbiased movie. I’ve a deep and without end love of cinema. That being mentioned, I’m not elitist in my love of movie; I’ll watch trashy made-for-TV-movies (not going to call names however IYKYK) plus no matter gained the Palm D’Or at Cannes. Movie is a present!

Amongst many issues, the pandemic proved, but once more, the facility of artwork and the way we flip to tales for consolation and inspiration throughout extremely difficult occasions. The 2 most up-to-date movies that I watched in a theater and extremely advocate to people are The Daniels’ Every part All over the place All at As soon as (a poignant, heart-felt, action-packed, kooky, completely BANANAS movie), and Sara Dosa’s Fireplace of Love (a superb documentary a few Volcanologist couple and their timeless love of all issues lava/earth/science, narrated by Miranda July)!

Wish to work with Sofia and the remainder of our phenomenal crew? Click on right here to discover present openings and listen to from extra teammates at HealthSherpa!