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

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 characteristic 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 obsessed with each out and in of her work.

1. 1. We care about attending to know you. After I join with potential candidates, I’m genuinely taken with studying about your story, and what you’re in search of in your subsequent position or part in your profession.
   2. Prep. I like to recommend making ready for interviews utilizing the STAR methodology (Scenario, Process, Motion, and Outcome) when sharing your experiences. I additionally encourage people to deliver a couple of of their very own questions as effectively!
   3. Interviews are conversations. You’re 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 by?

Listed here are a couple of qualities that I believe are conducive to a optimistic expertise in our office:

• Communication.
• Collaboration.
• Willingness to study.
• Flexibility.
• Compassion.

Mission-driven. Human. Impactful.

The individuals! What strikes me most in regards to the employees right here is how dedicated all of us are to the mission of bringing complete, high quality, reasonably priced healthcare to everybody within the U.S., and particularly to low-income, uninsured, and underserved communities. It’s clear to me that the group 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 perpetually love of cinema. That being stated, 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 received 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 thing In every single 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 group? Click on right here to discover present openings and listen to from extra teammates at HealthSherpa!