Our Hiring Process

Your journey with Advocate Health starts here.

Whether you are exploring your first role in healthcare or your next career move, we are glad you are considering Advocate Health.

Applying for a job is a big step. That is why our hiring process is designed to be clear, supportive and easy to follow. From your application to your first day, we keep you informed and prepared so you can move forward with confidence.

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What we look for

At Advocate Health, your skills and experience matter. Just as important is how you show up for your teammates, patients and communities.

We’re looking for people who are:

  • Compassionate and team-oriented
  • Curious and growth-minded
  • Adaptable in a changing healthcare environment
  • Committed to creating exceptional experiences
  • Motivated by purpose and impact

Our commitments

Lift everyone up

We believe everyone matters and create spaces where all belong and can thrive.

Lead the way

We chart new paths to achieve the extraordinary.

Think boldly together

We collaborate with humility, turning the best ideas into new possibilities.

Embrace the unknown

We drive change through fearless curiosity and unshakeable optimism.

Our Step-by-Step Hiring Process


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Offer & pre-employment

Welcome to Advocate Health

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Apply

Search opportunities and submit your application online. Make sure to create a Workday account with an email you use often!

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Recruiter review

Our recruiters review each application carefully and look for experience that aligns with the role.

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Interview process

If selected, you may be invited to phone, video or onsite interviews.

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Offer and pre-employment

Candidates selected for hire will receive an offer and begin onboarding and pre-employment requirements.

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Welcome to Advocate Health

Your onboarding experience begins as you prepare for your first day and career journey with us.

Get to know Advocate Health before you apply

Learn more about our purpose, values and the communities we serve.

Who we are

Our locations

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Resume tips

Help us better understand your experience and impact. 

  • Keep your resume current with relevant experience, certifications, skills and achievements  
  • Use bullet points to clearly highlight accomplishments and responsibilities  
  • Tailor your resume to the position you’re applying for  
  • Uploading a PDF or Microsoft Word document is recommended  

Uploading a resume helps our recruiters review your experience and contact you faster. 

Please note: You cannot add a resume after submitting an application if one was not included. 

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Applications tips

Set yourself up for success when applying through our system. 

  • Create a Workday profile to apply and track your applications 
  • Save your login information to easily return and check your status 
  • Complete all sections of your application for faster review 
  • Tailor your resume to highlight relevant experience and measurable impact 
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After you apply

After you apply, our recruiters review each application carefully. Timing may vary depending on the role and hiring needs. 

You may be contacted by: 

  • Phone call  
  • Text message  
  • Email  

Please check your voicemail and email regularly, including spam or junk folders. 

You may also be considered for additional opportunities that align with your experience and interests. 

You can track your application status at any time through our applicant tracking system Workday. 

Interview tips, offer process and frequently asked questions

Interview tips

Be ready to discuss real examples from your experience using the STAR method: 

  • Situation  
  • Task  
  • Action  
  • Result 

Interviews are a two-way conversation. We encourage you to ask questions about:

  • Team culture
  • Growth opportunities
  • Expectations for the role
  • The patient and teammate experience

Prep for your interview:

  • Arrive 10–15 minutes early for onsite interviews  
  • Test your technology before virtual interviews  
  • Find a quiet, well-lit space for video interviews  
  • Dress professionally or appropriately for the role 

Before your virtual interview: 

  • Test your webcam, microphone and internet connection  
  • Review interview instructions carefully  
  • Charge your device  
  • Silence notifications and distractions  

If technical issues arise: 

  • Exit and rejoin the meeting  
  • Dial in by phone if needed  
  • Contact your recruiter as soon as possible 

We encourage candidates to send a thank-you email within 48 hours following the interview. 

This is a great opportunity to: 

  • Express appreciation  
  • Reinforce your interest  
  • Highlight key moments from the conversation 

Offer and onboarding process

Candidates selected for hire will first receive a verbal offer reviewing:

  • Compensation
  • Benefits
  • Position details
  • Next steps

This will be followed by a formal written offer and instructions to electronically review and sign your offer letter.

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

Once your offer is accepted, you will receive:

  • A welcome email from our onboarding team
  • Pre-employment instructions and checklist
  • Background screening authorization details
  • Important onboarding timelines and next steps

Please monitor your email and voicemail regularly, as onboarding tasks are time-sensitive and required before your start date.

Employment offers are contingent upon completion of applicable requirements, which may include: 

  • Criminal background screening  
  • Education verification  
  • Credential and licensure verification  
  • Pre-placement health screening  
  • Immunization compliance  
  • Proof of eligibility to work in the United States 

AI guidelines for candidates

At Advocate Health, we believe technology should strengthen human connection, not replace it. Our hiring process is designed to help us understand who you are and how you can contribute to our mission of helping people live well.  We recognize that some candidates for employment with Advocate Health may use AI during the application process and expect that they will do so responsibly.  When Advocate Health uses AI during the hiring process, we are committed to doing so responsibly in ways that reflect our values, promote fairness, and build trust.

AI can be a useful tool during your job search. We support its responsible use when it helps you prepare, learn, and communicate more effectively. While AI can be a helpful tool, we want to get to know the real you. Your skills, ideas, experiences, and potential are what matters most. Therefore, we expect your application materials, assessments, and interview responses to accurately reflect your own qualifications, experiences, work, and abilities.

Misrepresenting your skills, qualifications, experience, or identity, whether through AI, another person, or any other means, may result in disqualifying you from consideration for employment with Advocate Health or may result in withdrawal of an offer of employment or termination of employment if the misrepresentation is identified after we have extended an offer or employment.

You may use AI to:

  • Improve the grammar, formatting, or organization of your resume or cover letter.
  • Learn about Advocate Health, our mission, and our career opportunities.
  • Practice for interviews.
  • Research industry topics and role related skills.
  • Prepare questions for recruiters, hiring managers, and interviewers.

You may not use AI to:

  • Generate or provide answers during an interview unless specifically permitted.
  • Misrepresent your skills, experience, qualifications or identity (including by using another person or system to respond on your behalf during an interview or altering audio or video during an interview).
  • Complete assessments that are intended to evaluate your own abilities unless AI use has been approved.
  • Create false credentials, certifications, work history, or achievements.
  • Record or transcribe interviews without advance notice to the interviewer and explicit consent of the interviewer.

Note: Above activities are also unacceptable if performed without using AI.

Advocate Health uses AI-enabled tools to help evaluate job-related qualifications and characteristics in connection with recruiting. These tools are designed to support, rather than replace, human decision-making; trained personnel make final decisions with meaningful human review and oversight.  Advocate Health does not use AI-enabled tools to discriminate based on any protected characteristic or proxy or for engaging in any protected activity under applicable law.

We may use AI to:

  • Support recruiters in identifying candidates whose skills, experiences, and potential align with the needs of the role and team.
  • Help us connect with a broad range of qualified candidates more quickly and effectively.
  • Advance our commitment to fair and equitable hiring by helping ensure candidates are assessed consistently based on their qualifications, skills, and experiences.
  • With candidate consent, transcribe interview conversations so interviewers can focus more on the conversation and less on taking notes.
  • Support interviewers’ preparation for interviews by developing role relevant questions based on the skills and experiences needed for success.
  • Provide opportunities for candidates applying to high volume roles to share their qualifications and experiences through voice-based interviews, giving more people the opportunity to be considered.

Human judgment remains at the center of every hiring decision.

Frequently asked questions

Timing varies by role and hiring needs. Some positions move quickly, while others may require additional interviews or review.

Yes. We encourage you to apply for opportunities that align with your background and interests.

Yes, a Workday profile is required to submit and manage your application. 

You can login to your Workday account at any time to view the status of your application.

External applicants should use the password reset option on the Workday login page.

Candidates will receive updates through Workday as their application progresses.

  • External candidates: This will be via your Workday Candidate Profile
  • Internal teammates: This will be via the Workday Career Hub

Advocate Health may use AI to assist in evaluating applications based on job-related criteria; AI generated outputs are reviewed, and all hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team. More details on what we do with your information can be found in Advocate Health’s Privacy Policies.

You may update your candidate profile for future applications. However, resumes cannot be added to an application after submission if one was not originally uploaded.

Once you sign your offer letter, 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)
  • 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 instructions on how to accept your offer with us!

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