Introduction – Aaron Wandtke
Positions Filled in the Last 30 Days
Ask the Recruiter – “What should I consider when asking questions during my interview?”
Hot Jobs – ESS

Introduction:

We’re proud to share that Executive Staffing Solutions has been ranked one of the top 10 firms in the nation on Modern Healthcare’s 2026 Executive Search Firms list for the 19th year!

These rankings are based on the total number of U.S. placements of senior-level healthcare executives completed in 2025, and we’re honored to be recognized among the top firms in the country. For more than 25 years, we’ve helped healthcare organizations find leaders who make an impact. No shortcuts or resume forwarding. Just a team that knows how to deliver.

Thank you to our job seekers, passive candidates, and employer partners for trusting us with some of the most important hiring decisions your organizations make.

If you need help with your job search or would like to discuss a job you have in process, please reach out to me.

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Sampling of Positions Filled in the Last 30 days:

Chief Executive Officer
Senior Medical Director
Head of Claims
Chief Operations Officer
Medical Director
Regional Head of Network Development
Proposal Director
Manager of Government Submissions

Ask the Recruiter – “What should I consider when asking questions during my interview?”

We believe asking questions during the interview is essential for a successful interview. Questions indicate preparation, motivation and interest. The flip side is bad questions, or no questions can sabotage the interview. Below are some best practices to consider when building your question list:

1. Be careful about questions that are ultimately about you
• “What is your work from home policy?”
• “How much vacation do I get?”

2. Demonstrate your expertise
• “I read about a recent partnership. How will that impact the company in the next 12 months?”
• “I saw the CEO discussing new products in new markets. What else can you tell me about this plan?”

3. Use questions that signal you know the core values of the company
• To signal growth and expansion: “What does success look like in this role in the first year?”
• To signal interest and growth: “What will someone in the role accomplish in the first 90 days?”

4. Be engaged and listen to the responses
• “That’s interesting. Could you provide information about that and the implications from it?”
• “That’s helpful to understand. Thank you for sharing. What do you feel is the next step and how do you feel it could happen?”

Engaged conversations are the goal for very interview. Showing up prepared, confident, and ready to listen are some of the key components for a great interview.

If you would like other interview tips, please reach out.

I can be reached at 614-885-8490 or by e-mail at aw@ess123.com.