Vivante Health Interview Questions

What have you been doing since your last job?

After being laid off, I took some time to focus on my family. The pandemic took a toll on everyone, myself included, so I volunteered to help my parents at their small business as they were getting ready to retire. Since then, I've been looking for roles and opportunities that are the right fit for me. I've also been spending my time trying to sharpen my marketing-related skills through courses and webinars. Now I'm looking forward to taking the next step with my career and when I saw the job posting for this Marketing Associate role, I thought it could be a great fit and one I can bring value to.

How do you handle conflict at work?

I value diversity and understand that different people have different opinions, which may lead to conflict. When faced with conflict, I prefer to handle it in a professional manner, speaking privately to the other individual. By sitting down and talking one-on-one, you can clear up any miscommunication and collaborate to resolve the issue in a way that is mutually beneficial for everyone involved. Listening to others and understanding their point of view often helps diffuse a stressful situation when conflict arises.

Tell me about a time you were successful on a team./ Do you consider yourself successful?

A few months after I joined as a full-time employee at Hygea, I was working on a team to conduct market validation research through interviews. Initially, we started with cold calling doctor's offices, but it was proving to be extremely difficult to find participants. During a team meeting with our manager, I suggested that we visit nearby physician's clinics, posing as graduate students who are collecting survey responses for a project. Our manager approved of the idea. Unfortunately, one of my colleagues disagreed with this strategy because they were uncomfortable with this approach. I knew we were on a tight deadline, so after our meeting with our manager, we worked together to come up with a solution that addressed her concerns. In the end, we decided that she would organize and manage the survey responses, while the rest of the team made in-person visits to the doctor's offices. As a result, we were able to collect 100 survey responses and presented our findings to management within 2 weeks.

What is your greatest weakness?

A weakness that comes to mind is that I sometimes have a hard time letting go of a project. I am my own worst critic. I'll always find something that needs to be improved or changed, which has led to burnout in the past. To improve in this area, I started giving myself deadlines for revisions. This help to ensure that I'm not making last-minute changes.

Tell me about something you've accomplished that you are proud of.

An accomplishment that I'm proud of was being able to develop and launch a Facebook Ad campaign in two days with no experience. This was a last-minute decision by my manager, so I had about 2 days to learn everything on my own as well as creating the ad itself. The results of the campaign definitely could've been better. I was able to increase website traffic, but was only able to capture a handful of leads. The plan was to run another campaign the following month. Based on the results of the first campaign, I adjusted the target audiences, created multiple versions of the ads, and recommended that we simplify our lead form on our website. As a result, this not only increased website traffic but also increased leads by 240%.

What would your previous boss say about you?

As someone who seeks to help others, I would hope my previous boss would say I am kind and supportive. We had a great working relationship where one always looked out for the other. More than once she has thanked me for stepping up.

Tell me about a time you worked with a difficult person./Tell me about a time you had a conflict with a co-worker.

At my previous company, I worked with the greatest people. None of them were difficult to work with, however, there were times when we had minor disagreements. For instance, I collaborated with my colleague to develop patient brochures, where he created the copy, and I led the editing and design of the brochure. After I finished, I sent him an updated version and suggested that we ask one of our advisors for feedback. Our advisor runs her own healthcare clinic, so I knew she'd be able to provide meaningful comments, which he was fine with. After we received the feedback, I appreciated all the notes that were provided, however, he didn't agree with some of the things. So, the next thing I did was walk through all the elements that he disagreed with to get a better understanding of his perspective and work together to find a compromise on the things we couldn't agree on. Although we didn't agree on every detail, we're still able to work together to get this project completed.

Tell me about a time when you went above and beyond your duties for a job or task.

During a weekly company meeting, our backend developer expressed how he was running behind schedule because of his workload. He mentioned that one particular task was essentially super basic coding, but extremely time-consuming. I knew that we couldn't afford to fall behind schedule because we needed this task completed in order to push the next version of our software to show investors, so I offered to assist him with this. I personally had zero experience with coding, so after the meeting, I immediately scheduled a one-on-one with him for a quick training session. As a result, we were able to meet the deadline.

What would you look to accomplish in the first 30 days/60 days/90 days on the job?

During the first 30 days, I'll focus on building a solid understanding of the company, industry, and competitive landscape. I also want to get to know the people I'll be working with and familiarize myself with current marketing strategies and projects. Within the next month, I want to fully understand how the teams in the company work together and begin contributing to the development of marketing projects. After 90 days, I want to be fully integrated into the culture and help execute marketing campaigns from start to finish.

What are your salary expectations?

Given the responsibilities of this position and from the research I've done, I'm looking for a salary range between $70K - $75K. It's an exciting opportunity, and I'm confident I can bring value to IXL.

Tell me about a time you had to manage conflicting priorities.

Hygea reached the point where we were ready to bring the product to market. Management made a last-minute decision to attend a healthcare conference as an exhibitor. Essentially, we had a month to prepare everything and I led in coordinating the logistics for the tradeshow. With the short amount of time that I had, I needed to submit various documents, create and print marketing materials, ship supplies to the event location, and book flights & hotels for colleagues. At the same time, Hygea had scheduled multiple investor meetings, where I was responsible for creating the presentations and any additional marketing materials. Both were equally of high priority. In this instance, I focused on the conference first because I knew that I needed to work with external parties, such as event organizers and vendors. If any problems were to arise, I needed to communicate with them sooner rather than later. With the investor meetings, it was an ongoing task for me throughout my time there, so I was confident that I could complete everything before the deadline.

Tell me about your previous company and your role in it.

Hygea's goal was to improve patient care by providing personalized healthcare through genetic testing. They aimed to help healthcare providers transition away from the one-size-fits-all approach and more towards individualized or personalized care. Hygea was building a marketplace to connect patients, healthcare providers, and labs. The platform enabled providers to identify, order, and manage genetic testing. By helping doctors make more informed decisions, it ensures that patients get the most effective tests at the right time and at the best price.

What would your co-workers say about you?

I believe my co-workers would describe me as reliable. I enjoy helping my co-workers when there's a problem or challenge. For instance, during one of our weekly company meetings, our backend developer expressed how he was running behind schedule because of his workload. He mentioned that one particular task was essentially super basic coding, but extremely time-consuming. I knew that we couldn't afford to fall behind schedule because we needed to push the next version of our software to show investors, so I offered to assist him with this. I personally had zero experience with coding, so after the meeting, I immediately scheduled a one-on-one with him for a quick training session. As a result, we were able to meet the deadline.

How do you evaluate success?

I define success as fulfilling my role in my team and the company. I trust that my employer has placed me in a position where I am capable of achieving the team's and company's goals, so that I can work toward completing my duties as effectively as possible. I also believe that success is not just about reaching a destination, but also about the journey. The process of working towards a goal and overcoming challenges along the way is just as important as achieving the end result. It's also important to note that success is not a one-time achievement, but rather an ongoing process of growth and improvement. At Vivante Health I would consider my first success to be walking through the door as an employee. From there, I would build my success with my openness to learn and the opportunity to collaborate with great minds at this organization.

Why do you want to work here?/ What do you know about our company?

I definitely feel connected to Vivante Health's mission on a personal level. I know Alicia is aware of this, but I have a family member who went through 3 traumatic surgeries. With each surgery, her gut health slowly started depleting. There are a lot of foods that she can't digest like red meat, certain seafood, and some fruits. I think the saddest thing is that she used to be a chef and now she's unable to eat the foods that she used to cook in her restaurant. I applied to this role because I'm looking to join an organization whose mission I firmly believe in, such as this one, because it allows me to be extremely creative and productive. So I'm excited to learn more about the opportunity today.

Tell me a time when you disagreed with your boss.

I don't often disagree with my boss, however, if I do think something isn't right, I'll bring it up in a respectful and professional manner. For instance, I was assisting the CEO with his pitch presentation rehearsal. After he did a run-through of his presentation, I expressed that it was too technical and that he needed to incorporate a story to build an emotional connection with the investors. However, he disagreed with my feedback because he believed that the focus should be on the technology. To explain my feedback, I brought up an email that the COO sent to both of us sharing the notes that she took from previous pitch presentations. I also shared an email of my notes from an investor pitch online workshop that I had attended, where they provided tips on how to present to VCs. Both of which mentioned the storytelling element. He admitted that he hadn't seen our emails yet. As the CEO, he gets hundreds of emails a week, which I completely understood. After that, he was more open to changing his presentation, so we discussed different things he can add to improve his pitch.

What was your previous salary?

I don't think my previous salary is relevant at the moment. I do want to be offered fair compensation based on what I can provide for the company. I can say that, based on my skillset, experiences, and the research I've done, I'm looking for a base salary between $70K - $75K.

Tell me about a time you showed leadership.

I feel that some of the most important traits of strong leadership are excellent communication and organizational skills. In my previous position, I was asked to train our new intern. To get her up to speed, I provided her with documentation that I created when I first joined the organization. This included resources that would help her get a better understanding of genetic testing, the healthcare industry, and our target market. Since she would also be working on social media, I introduced our social media style guide so that she can learn about our target audiences, brand voice, and curation guidelines. I also walked through Hubspot and trained her on how she would be using the platform to support the sales team. Throughout her internship, I made it clear to communicate to her that my door was always open for questions and guidance. At the end of her internship, the sales team definitely acknowledged the work that she contributed. And I also appreciated my manager for giving me the opportunity to have more responsibilities, such as this one.

What are you passionate about?

I have a few interests, but lately, I've actually been trying to prioritize my health. I try to work out and lift weights at least 3 times per week and have been slowly trying to change my diet, which has been the most challenging part. It's helped me learn how to persevere through challenges in other aspects of my life, because if I can show up for myself there, then I can show up in other aspects, too. On top of that, I have a great group of friends who I regularly work out with which makes it more fun and helps me stay motivated.

What's something that your boss would say about you that's negative?

I think my boss would say that I'm better as an individual contributor than a leader, since I haven't formally led a team yet in my career. There's only been project leadership. It's something I'm looking to continue to work on though. In my last position, I had the opportunity to train two new part-time employees and that was definitely something that I enjoyed, so I hope in the future, I'll have the opportunity to mentor others.

How would you handle it if your team resisted a new idea of yours?

I would approach this situation with empathy, open-mindedness, and collaboration. The first thing I would focus on is understanding their concerns and perspectives. Once I understand their reasoning, then I could maybe put together a presentation that includes additional details that supports the new idea and clarifying misunderstandings and hesitations. And then, I'd collaborate with the team to come up with solutions that address their concerns and needs, such as brainstorming for new ideas or modifying the original idea. Lastly, I'd provide support to help them adapt to the new idea, which could include resources, training, or guidance.

How would you describe yourself?

I would describe myself as a resourceful and highly organized employee. Working at a startup, it's a fast-paced environment where you deal with a lot of ambiguity and constantly changing deadlines, so I definitely had to learn how to adapt quickly. For example, I would often receive phone calls or slack messages from my executives requesting an investor presentation that was needed in the next 10 minutes. Thankfully, I like to keep a clean workspace and filing system, so I can always find what I need. At Hygea, I introduced a project management tool that increased efficiency by 67%.

Describe a long-term project that you kept on track. How did you keep everything moving?

I would say that managing Hygea's social media strategies and channels was the longest project. To give some context, the first 2 years, we were building out our product, so the goals of our social media strategies were to build brand awareness, educate the public, and generate interest in genetic testing. To keep everything on track, I scheduled time every week to focus on competitive research, developing content calendars, and utilizing analytics to monitor our presence. For example, I primarily used a tool called Hootsuite, to perform social monitoring and listening. This helped me identify the types of conversations our target audience was having and also to keep an eye on competitors. I also used the platform to schedule our content 2-4 weeks in advance.

What's your ideal next role?

I'm looking for a new challenge that can help me broaden my experiences. At my last company, we had an incredibly small team of fewer than 10 employees, so I hope that joining a larger company will allow me the opportunity to build new working relationships, collaborate with others, and learn new skills. I'm excited to find a role where I can take those skills to drive meaningful contributions. Being at a company where I can grow and work toward something I care about matters, too. Based on what I saw from looking into your company and reviewing the job posting, it sounds like this position could be the right fit for me, so I'm excited to learn more about Vivante Health today.

What motivates you?

I'm motivated when I have the opportunity to learn new things. Whether it's something small, big, or challenging, I remind myself that it's a chance for me to broaden my skill set and bring more to my role. I'm also motivated by the opportunity to help others. Whether it's through providing support or solving a problem, I like knowing that I have helped somebody else out.

How do you like to be managed?

In my previous role, I reported directly to the COO. She's the type that allows her employees to work independently and decide when to ask questions and seek out help. I enjoyed this environment because I found it to be great for developing confidence and decision-making skills. I also worked closely with the CEO. He's the type who would check in frequently and had a more hands-on approach. While I do prefer to be given more autonomy, I can still perform well under a more hands-on management style too. I've learned how to adapt the way I work based on each manager that I work with. Can you describe your management style?

Describe what you did in your last role?

In my previous role, one of my main responsibilities was developing and managing marketing collateral, such as brochures, product sheets, investor presentations, and sales decks, to support the executives and sales team. I also utilized my research skills to conduct regular competitive, industry, and market research to determine ways we can improve and differentiate from our competitors. In addition to that, I worked to build Hygea's social media presence by curating and creating social media content. Between these responsibilities, I provided project support to the executives, sales, and product team, where I scheduled business development meetings and performed regular product testing on our software.

Describe your most challenging project/Describe a difficult work situation or project and how you handled it.

In my previous role, the company was working to complete our minimum viable product, so my colleague and I were responsible for conducting interviews to gain more insight into the industry and our target market. We demonstrated live demos with healthcare providers and had them give feedback. After completing 5 interviews, we hit a roadblock in terms of finding more participants as doctors and nurses would rather focus their time on patients. A lot of the time, they would request an appointment fee of sometimes $500 for an hour of their time. Being an early-stage start-up, we didn't have a budget for that. In my search to find more participants, I noticed a large, active community on Twitter of genetic counselors, another type of healthcare provider that we're targeting. I remembered my colleague on the product team, who is a genetic counselor, had mentioned that he uses Twitter. So, I asked him if he can reach out to his network through this platform to see if anyone would be interested in being interviewed. Through this effort, we were actually able to complete 3 more in-depth interviews.

What did you like about your previous job?

It was a great entry-level position at an early-stage startup. Not only was I able to gain valuable experiences in marketing, but management was also very transparent, teaching me a great deal about what it takes to build a company. Absolutely loved working with the people there. Everyone was so passionate and knowledgeable and I thoroughly enjoyed working and learning from every single one of them. And now, I'm excited to bring what I've learned in my last position to this role.

Tell me what you know about the role. / Why should we hire you?

Looking at the job description and based on what we've talked about today, I noticed this role really focuses on generating marketing collateral and driving awareness to obtain members. I would say that I'm fit for this role because I have experience launching a marketing campaign that increased website traffic by over 200% and I developed and managed all of Hygea's marketing collateral, in relation to that. I also provide 3 years of experience working at a digital health startup, so I'm excited to wear many hats, I know how to handle ambiguity, and I understand the challenges that come with working at a start-up. In addition to having the skills and experiences that you're looking for, I realize and embrace the fact that I don't know everything. As I've done in the past, I would bring my desire to learn things and look for ways to not only meet, but to exceed the expectations of this role. Is that the way you see me in this position, Or did I miss any key factors?

Who was your best supervisor and who was your worst?

My best supervisor/boss was someone that I really admire. They would always have the right thing to say to provide encouragement to the employees. She is the type who is able to recognize the strengths of every employee.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years? / What are you looking for in terms of professional development?

My current goals are to obtain a marketing position, such as this one, and take the next year to fully learn my role and the company's needs. From there, I want to continue developing my skills and knowledge, such as taking online courses in SEO and project management, in order to be able to take on more responsibilities within the company. Over the coming years, I see myself leading a team of my own and being an integral part of the company that has helped contribute growth and success of the organization.

How do you work under stress and pressure?

My experience working at a fast-paced startup has taught me to embrace pressure because there was a constant need to react to changing plans and ambiguity. At my last job, there was a lot of pressure when the pandemic hit because we had to pause our efforts to bring our product to market. The company transitioned to become a distributor of COVID-19 test kits, so one of my responsibilities was sales prospecting, identifying any industry or company that was returning to work. It was definitely overwhelming and challenging to navigate because there was so much new and confusing information that I needed to keep up with. Instead of getting stressed, I focused on the task at hand and prioritized my work. I quickly learned that private schools were returning to normal operations and believed that it was a great opportunity to pursue since these schools have bigger budgets. The strategy to target schools eventually led the team to branch out to participate in larger bids for universities, where we were able to win a contract with the California State University system.

What is your greatest strength?

My greatest strength is my resourcefulness and ability to adapt. As one of the first employees to join Hygea, I didn't have much training to go off of and had to learn a lot of things on my own. With the small team that we had, I took on a wide range of different tasks where I had to learn on the fly, such as running a Facebook Ad campaign, handling logistics for a tradeshow, and managing legal documents. I'm confident that my ability to adapt will allow me to transition into this role quickly so that I can start contributing value to your company.

How do you handle criticism?

Obviously, I want to exceed in my role, and I hope that my manager is consistently pleased with my work. At the same time, I understand that not everything that I do is going to be perfect, so I always try to view criticism in a positive manner. It's a way for me to understand where I can improve on, learn from my mistakes, and become a better employee in the long run.

Tell me about a time you had to use your written communication skills.

One of my colleagues was looking to attend a genetic testing conference to gain more insight into the industry and our competitors. I saw it as a great opportunity for us to get our name out there and increase brand awareness, so I asked him to live-tweet during the conference. So a few days before he left, I sent him some a document that included account login, relevant even hashtags, and company social media guidelines. Based on the events that he planned to attend, I included the speakers' Twitter accounts so that he can easily tag them. After this event, we increased our Twitter following by 27%

Can you describe a typical day at work in your last job?

One of my favorite parts of my job - and what drew me to this role - is that there is no true typical day. Generally, I start my morning catching up by reading and responding to emails and slack messages. I then spend a bit of time curating articles or brainstorming for our social media calendar. Usually, my company schedules meetings around 10:30-12:30 to account for our remote colleague on the east coast. After lunch, I'll work on anything that's come up during the meeting and respond to any requests from other coworkers. From there, I'll spend the remainder of my day focusing on ongoing projects or putting together presentations. I'd love to learn what a typical day looks like for this role.

Tell me something about you that I wouldn't know from your resume.

One thing that is not on my resume is that I collaborated with the product team to conduct product and bug testing on our software. My responsibility was to thoroughly test our platform to ensure everything worked as intended, which allowed me to fully understand our product. I was able to translate that into developing our product positioning and messaging by incorporating our market and competitive research. I also enjoy doing user testing in my spare time because I'm eager to learn more about the various companies and products out there and the different ways that customers think.

What did you dislike about your previous job?

Overall, my previous job was a great entry-level experience. I learned a lot in this role and made a lot of meaningful connections. The only thing I can think of is that when I first joined the company, we worked out of a coworking space for about a year, which was awesome. But in order to save money, we ended up moving our headquarters to the COO's apartment in San Francisco. It wasn't necessarily something I disliked, it was more of being uncomfortable because I felt that I was invading her privacy. But at the end of the day, I knew that this was needed to help the company financially.

How do you use data to make a decision?

Prior to the initial launch of our platform, I worked with a team to conduct customer surveys on healthcare providers to learn more about their overall knowledge of genetic testing, needs, pains, and buying process. We collected a little over 100 responses. When we analyzed the data, there was one question that we were eager to learn about. We asked about the challenges they face with genetic testing. We learned that the biggest challenge was finding pricing information with or without insurance. Based on that, we knew that it would be important to highlight the benefit of pricing transparency with our platform.

Tell me about yourself.

Sure absolutely. I am a marketing professional with over 3 years of experience in the healthcare tech industry. After graduating with a Business degree, I joined an early-stage startup as a part-time marketing associate, where my focus was on market and competitive research. I was extremely excited about this role because the company was only 3 months old, and I was given the opportunity to learn more about the process of how a company and product are built from the ground up. After 4 months, I joined as a full-time employee. In addition to the market and competitive research, I specialized in developing marketing collateral and website content as well as managing their social media presence. There, I increased website traffic by over 200% over six months through organic social media, Facebook advertising, and sales prospecting. Unfortunately, my previous employer was heavily impacted by the pandemic, which led to my position being eliminated. Now, I am looking for a company where I can see a long-term career path and I do believe that this position is exactly in line with my skills and career goals.

Tell me about a time when you made a mistake at work.

The company was looking to hire someone to expand the team. They had one candidate that they wanted to fly in for an in-person interview. I was responsible for booking a flight for him. After collecting additional contact information from him, I purchased the flight and forwarded all the details to him. The night before the flight, he informed me that the name on his ticket is incorrect as it include his professional name, not his legal name. Since it was after customer service hours, he would've needed to wait till the next morning to call. His flight was scheduled for the morning, so I needed to find a solution fast. I suggested that he Direct Message the airline's social media account as I've previously heard that sometimes they can assist with issues quickly. Fortunately, this did resolve the issue. After this instance, any flight that I needed to book outside of our organization, I made sure to request that they provide me with their legal name so that something like this doesn't happen again.

What is a food you identify with?

The food that I would identify with is a bowl of rice. It may be a little quiet and unassuming on the surface, but it holds a meal together to the point where it's indispensable. I would say that I'm a down-to-earth person, similar to how rice is grown below the earth. Another reason why I choose rice is that it's very universal. It's a main component in almost every cuisine, which highlights the fact that I can be a key contributor to any team or project in which I find myself in.

Describe your ideal work environment/company culture?

With my experience at a start-up, I do enjoy that fast-paced environment and being closely involved in many areas of the organization. Although I worked with a smaller team, I enjoyed the collaborative environment of sharing ideas and keeping each other motivated. My previous company did an excellent job of employee recognition, too, which helped team members feel they were appreciated. I do my best work in an environment like this, and would like to find something similiar in my next position. Is there anything you can share about how the team currently works together?

How do you access which marketing channels to start with?

To access which marketing channels to start with, I'd first focus on having a clear understanding of our target audience by creating buyer personas that outline their demographics, interests, pain points, and behaviors. I'd then focus on defining the business goals. Are we looking to increase sales, leads, or brand awareness? The next step I would take is to determine the available resources dedicated to this marketing effort, such as budget, team size, and expertise. Then, I'd look to developing targeted messaging to the channels that align with our target audience, goals, and resources. And lastly, constant testing and optimizing to ensure the best results.

What will you contribute to the organization's team culture?

To contribute to the company's team culture, I'm willing to help my colleagues in any way that I can because I think it's important that we all support each other. At the end of the day, if the team is successful, then the company will be as well.

Tell me about a time you failed. / Are you willing to fail?

To me, failure is about not meeting expectations - other's as well as my own. In my previous company, Hygea was looking to form partnerships with other companies, I was responsible for reaching out to these organizations to schedule intro calls for the executives. At the same time, I had been asked to manage some of our legal documents. As discussions progressed with one company, I sent an NDA to their representative the day before the scheduled meeting. The next day at the start of our meeting, the company's representative told us they were unable to complete the NDA because it was missing a section that needed to be personalized. The meeting started late as I needed to resend them the correct NDA before discussions could continue. Definitely not something you want to do when you're trying to leave a good impression with a potential partner. After the meeting, I created a checklist as a guide for each legal document that I managed to ensure that I didn't make the same mistake.

How do you prioritize your work?

To prioritize my work, I start my week by creating a list of all the tasks that need to be done. I then organize that list in order by priority and deadline. I've used Trello and Jira in the past to help with this. It's also important for me to consistently communicate with colleagues and managers regarding progress, setbacks, and any unanticipated tasks that I need to address. I try to have a flexible approach to my work, so that I can easily switch between priorities if needed. I've been able to stay organized and handle tight deadlines with this approach.

Tell me about a time you created a goal and achieved it.

When I first started working at my previous role, I had very little knowledge about genetic testing and the industry, so I had a goal to learn as much as I can as fast as possible. The best way to achieve this goal was to set myself two targets. The first target was to reach out to 2 of our medical advisors. That way I can gain valuable insights from people who are on the frontlines. The second was to identify and watch online videos and webinars in my own time. For that first target, I got in touch with the advisors to ask for educational resources and to get a better understanding of the work that they were doing. I then researched upcoming webinars from larger medical institutions and videos on youtube. Within 3 weeks of setting my goal, I felt that I built a solid understanding of genetic testing and was ready to take on more responsibilities and challenges.

What are some challenges you experience when starting a new job?

When starting a new job, the most challenging part is trying to assimilate into the company culture. Figuring out unwritten rules and communication styles can be challenging. While it is a challenge, it's also an exciting opportunity, as it's always great to get to know new people. I find that by involving myself in group projects, company events, and other team-building activities, I can get to know everyone quite well. Since I know this can take a lot of effort, I always try to help out new hires once I am comfortable at my job.