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We want you to find the perfect role to begin your career at Advocate Health, and make the application process as easy as possible. If you’re ready to apply – but are wondering what the process is like – we’ve got you covered.

Get to Know Advocate Health Care | Aurora Health Care, part of Advocate Health. 

  • Visit Advocate Health to explore our mission, values, and recent initiatives. 
  • Prepare questions that show your interest in our organization and the role. This is also a chance for you to make sure that the opportunity is what you are looking for. 

Resume Tips

  • Keep your resume current with relevant experience, skills, and achievements. 
  • Use bullet points to clearly outline responsibilities and accomplishments. 
  • Tailor your resume for each application to highlight skills and experiences relevant to the job. 
  • Uploading your resume during the application process in a PDF or Microsoft Word format is recommended. 
  • Uploading your resume at the time of application will allow our recruiters to review your qualifications efficiently and contact you with next steps.

NOTE: If you apply without uploading a resume, you cannot upload/add it later to that specific application.  We often see candidates unintentionally withdraw due to trying to update their resume after applying.  If you happen to experience this, please reach out to our team at: ahc-onboarding@aah.org or employment@aah.org.

 

Need Help?

If you are having issues with completing your application, contact the Recruitment Onboarding Center via email at employment@aah.org (WI) and ahc-onboarding@aah.org (IL).  Having trouble with selecting your school on the job application?  Click below to view  help videos on the education field on our job application.

Check Status

  • For External Applicants: Log in to Workday Candidate Home Account to track your application status, click here.
  • For Internal Applicants: Log in to Workday to track your application status, click here.

Follow-Up

  • Applications are reviewed carefully. Even if you’re not selected for a current role, you may be considered for other opportunities. 
  • Please wait 2 weeks before inquiring about your application status. Recruiters working on high-volume positions may require additional time.
  • Not selected? We encourage you to stay connected to our company. Join our talent community and visit our careers page often to explore future opportunities.

For Internal Applicants

  • Apply and manage applications by signing in through Workday with your Advocate/Aurora e-mail. 

How teammates can refer a candidate

Confirm Interview Details

  • Know who you will meet and review the interview format.

Interview Tips:

  • Dress appropriately (business casual or scrubs).
  • Arrive 10-15 minutes early.
  • If you need to cancel your interview, contact your recruiter as soon as you can. 

Behavioral Questions

  • Prepare to discuss your experiences with specific examples. 
  • We recommend the STAR method to prepare detailed examples of your skills and experiences.

Example: 

  • Situation: “Encountered a patient in severe respiratory distress.” 
  • Task: “Needed to assess and stabilize the patient.” 
  • Action: “Administered oxygen, monitored vital signs, and coordinated with the team.” 
  • Result: “Stabilized the patient’s condition, showcasing my ability to act quickly.” 

Application Review

  • A recruiter will review your application to assess your qualifications. 

Candidate Outreach

  • If selected, you could be contacted several ways, via text, phone call, or email to schedule an interview. Check your voicemail and email regularly.  Keep in mind that you may not recognize the phone number and it may not display as Advocate/Aurora Health.
  • Need to cancel your interview? Contact your recruiter if you need to cancel. If you missed the opportunity to reach out in time, make sure to follow up with the recruiter as soon as you can. 

Interview Types

  • Interviews may be conducted via phone, video, recorded sessions, or on-site. If you need special accommodation for a certain type of interview, please inform your recruiter before the interview.  

On-Site/Shadow Interview Tips:

  • Dress appropriately (business casual or scrubs).
  • Arrive 10-15 minutes early.
  • Silence your phone to avoid distractions.
  • Engage with everyone professionally.
  • Prepare specific examples of your past experiences.
  • Have thoughtful questions ready about the role and organization.

Video Interview Tips:

  • Read all interview instructions thoroughly.
  • Set up and test your video platform (Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc.) beforehand.
  • Prepare questions and examples to discuss.
  • Ensure your webcam, microphone, and internet connection are working.
  • Find a quiet, well-lit space, and charge your device before the interview.
  • Dress Professionally.
  • Silence other devices.

Troubleshooting Tips:

  • If technical issues arise, close and re-join the app.
  • Dial in by phone if the video isn’t working.
  • Contact your recruiter immediately if you can’t connect.

Follow-Up

  • Send a thank-you email within 48 hours, expressing continued interest and mentioning key points discussed. 

Offer Process

  • Upon successful interviews, you will receive a verbal offer reviewing salary, benefits, and next steps. Followed by an email with a formal job offer and instructions on how to accept and sign.
  • After accepting the offer, an onboarding specialist will follow up and assist you with finalizing the details of your offer. 

Accepting your offer

  • Once you sign your offer letter, in the coming days you will receive two separate emails: one from our Recruitment Onboarding Team that includes a pre-employment checklist attachment of tasks to complete (this checklist is also linked to your offer letter), and another from a third-party vendor requesting your approval to initiate a background check.  
  • Check your email and voicemail regularly for updates during the onboarding pre-employment process and submit all requested documents in a timely manner.  
  • Keep in mind that onboarding tasks are time-sensitive and must be completed before your designated start date, and your start date is subject to change if all tasks are not completed.  

Offers are contingent upon the following:  

  • Validation of specific credentials, current licenses, and certifications, as applicable. 
  • Completing and passing a pre-placement health screening, criminal background check, education verification, and licensure/certification verification.
  • Compliance with current immunization policies. 
  • Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Watch this video for step-by-step instruction on how to accept your offer with us!

General FAQs

I’m a current team member; how do I refer someone?

We love referrals!  We want to encourage our teammates to help us attract and retain top talent by promoting our organization and rewarding them for their efforts. Review the Referral FAQ for step-by-step instructions.  

Do Advocate Health Care and Aurora Heath Care require a COVID vaccine?

No. Like other health systems across the country, Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care no longer requires a COVID vaccination for teammates, physicians, APCs, vendors, students and contractors.

Does Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care participate in E-Verify?

Yes, we participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US.  For more information contact: https://www.e-verify.gov/

Will I need to complete a drug screening?

After accepting an offer, a drug screening may be required.

Does Advocate Health require a flu vaccine?

Yes. As an integral part of our wellness program, Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care requires all team members to receive the annual flu vaccination at no cost to them. This helps to ensure that we are doing all we can to help each other live well, including team members, employed physicians, all contracted personnel, plus any students and trainees in any setting. There is an exception process for those team members with a nationally accepted, documented, medical contraindication or religious belief.

What do I need for the required criminal background check?

As a health care organization, we’re required by state law to complete a criminal background check on all of our newly hired team and rehired teammates. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete the appropriate authorization and disclosure form which gives Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care permission to run the check. You should be prepared to provide information on any pending criminal charges, as well as any felony or misdemeanor convictions, or any guilty pleas or findings for municipal ordinances or tribal court violations. While very few offenses will prevent your hire, failure to disclose any of them may result in a withdrawal of the offer of employment, so it’s best to be upfront and honest on your authorization form.

Will I need a pre-employment physical?

A mandatory pre-placement health screening will include health history, vision testing, tuberculosis check, and vaccination record. This health screening takes place at one of our many facilities after a contingent job offer is made.

Applicant FAQs

What should I do if I’m interested in working for Advocate Health, but haven’t found the right opportunity?

If you haven’t found the right opening or aren’t ready to apply just yet, click here to join our Talent Community so we can keep you in mind for future opportunities that fit your experience and interests.

My search isn’t providing me with the position I’m looking for… or any positions at all.

If your job search has produced results that aren’t quite what you were looking for, refine your search criteria by using different keywords, less specific or fewer search criteria. You can also filter by searching categories and locations. Under the KEYWORD search field, you can reference our “Search Tips” document or click here.

How long does it take to complete the application?

The average time to set up your profile and complete the initial process is about 15 minutes, but we encourage you to take your time so you’re happy with the results. Once your profile is created, it takes only a few minutes to apply for additional jobs.

How can I be alerted to new jobs I might be interested in?

Login to your Workday Candidate Home page and click Manage Job Alerts, then Create Job Alert to set up notifications for positions you’re interested in.

How do I check the status of my application?

Login to your Workday Candidate Home Page. There you can see the status for each job you’ve applied.

I’m having trouble completing my application – can anyone help?

Contact the Recruitment Onboarding Center via email  at employment@aah.org (WI) and  AHC-onboarding@aah.org (IL).

How will I know if you’ve received my application?

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.

Will I be contacted by a recruiter to let me know the status of my application?

For many open positions, we get a large number of applicants. Unfortunately, this means it’s hard to give every candidate the individualized attention that we’d like. You can check the status of your application at any time – see the question above, “How do I check the status of my application?” If we think you’re a good fit for one of the positions you apply to, you will hear from one of our recruiters on the next steps. You can also join our Talent Community by clicking here. 

Will my interview be in-person?

Some interviews will be done virtually/online, but you may be invited onsite for an in-person interview, job shadow or event. For the safety of everyone, we ask that if you’re experiencing any of the following symptoms or have and a recent household exposure or positive COVID-19 test, that you inform us and we will gladly reschedule when you’re feeling better.

Symptoms include:

  • Subjective temperature: fever > 99.9F or >37.8C
  • Respiratory symptoms: new or worsening cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing or sore throat
  • GI symptoms: new onset nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
  • Miscellaneous: new onset chills, congestion, runny nose, muscle or body aches, headache, fatigue or loss of taste or smell