Sofia Alicastro on what retains her at HealthSherpa, recommendation for job seekers who need to be part of our staff, 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 essential 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 progress. On this publish, 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 excited about studying about your story, and what you’re looking for in your subsequent position or section in your profession.
   2. Prep. I like to recommend making ready for interviews utilizing the STAR technique (Scenario, Job, Motion, and Consequence) when sharing your experiences. I additionally encourage of us to convey a couple of of their very own questions as nicely!
   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 comfy sharing their lived expertise and really feel empowered to ask us questions. What are YOU interested in?

Listed below 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 folks! What strikes me most concerning 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 specifically to low-income, uninsured, and underserved communities. It’s clear to me that the staff 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 – whilst 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 endlessly 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 gained the Palm D’Or at Cannes. Movie is a present!

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

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