Staffing Process Detail

From the time you first discover WellPoint, to the moment you accept our offer to become part of the team that's transforming health care, every step of your journey to a career with us provides new opportunities to learn, grow and succeed. Here's how it works:

Step 1: Discovering WellPoint

There are a variety of ways you may have first heard of WellPoint as a company or potential employer, including:

• Advertising (PDF)
• Job fairs
• E-mail notifications
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All of these avenues provide basic company information and lead applicants to Step 2.

Step 2: Identifying Opportunities

Once on the Careers section of the WellPoint web site, you can quickly and easily:

• Match your skills & interests to available positions
• View current job openings; sorting or selecting by job category or location
• View job summaries and requirements for positions of interest

Step 3: Applying for a Position

Once you have identified a position of interest, applying is as easy as:

• Clicking the "Apply" link on your chosen position
• Answering a series of pre-screening questions
• Copy and pasting your resume into the job application window
• Receiving confirmation of your application within 24 hours

Step 4: Screening

All candidates who apply for available positions will be contacted by WellPoint for one of the following reasons:

• Testing - applicants may receive an e-mail invitation to take an assessment. The e-mail will include the link and instructions for taking the assessment and contact information in case they need assistance
• Phone Screening - applicants may be contacted by a member of our Talent Acquisition team requesting a follow-up screening interview to be conducted via phone
• Regrets E-Mail - when testing criteria is not met, applicants will be notified and thanked for their interest via e-mail

Step 5: The Interview

Upon successful completion of the screening process, candidates will:

• Be contacted by the hiring department to schedule an interview
• Receive an invitation via e-mail link to complete a WellPoint Employment Application

Step 6: The Offer

Following the interview process, candidates will either receive:

• A phone call from a Talent Acquisition team member for successful candidates reviewing the total offer package (including pay, applicable bonuses, relocation, benefits, start date and next steps). An offer confirmation letter and new hire packet will also be mailed to the new hire's home address
• A letter of regret via e-mail for candidates not selected for employment

Step 7: The On-Boarding Process

Upon confirmation of employment, the new associate's hiring manager will:

• Welcome you to WellPoint via a personal phone call
• Secure appropriate resources (office, phone, computer, etc.) prior to your start date
• Coordinate with your department to ensure you experience a smooth on-boarding and orientation process