Nursing Job Interview
Tips for Success!
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After preparing your comprehensive and competitive resume it's time for a face-to-face conversation with the hiring managers. The following interview tips are proven, successful and practical job interview tips that you need to know. So take them by heart!
Day Before the Job Interview
1. PLAN for the interview. Research about the employer and the position you’re applying for.
2. Bring a list of questions that you want to ask them (they will think you’re smart).
3. Find the address and as much as you can drop by - so that you will have an idea regarding parking place and amount of time you need to drive. (you don’t want to be late remember)
4. Practice in front of a mirror or with a friend - some possible questions employers might ask you (see list below).
5.Sleep on time, Pray and visualize your hired.
"Whether you think you CAN or you can't, You're RIGHT!"
-- Henry Ford --
Day of the Job Interview
1. Don’t skip your breakfast!(you might faint with too much anxiety – you don’t want that).
2. Dress up appropriately and professionally.
3. Be ON time – when I say on time means exactly on the dot. Not early - not late. When you come early – they might think you don’t respect their time. If you’re late it’s not good either but if you are voluntarily provide an explanation.
4. Bring a presentable copy of your resume, cover letter (easy on the eyes please-
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) certificates and credentials (optional) in a black binder arranged in chronological order – keep this record aside if they ask for it, show it.
(it can give you an edge compare to other applicant – remember you need to stand out!)
5. Ask for who you are there to see and the position for which you are being interviewed.
6. Provide a firm handshake and a friendly smile when introducing your self.
7. Begin by saying “How are you today?”
8. Listen carefully to the question before you answer.
9. Maintain eye contact and speak clearly. (They might sense you are nervous, so what? just do it!)
10.Do not chew gum. (and you’re out!)
11. State the job you’re applying for and mention how you heard about the opening.
12. Indicate how you meet the job requirements listed in the job ad/posting.
13. Tell them what you can offer as an asset to the company/hospital/clinic etc.
14. (Tip) to keep you relax through out the interview process – think of them as one of your “friend”. Make it casual as much as possible but not too casual. Add some humour when appropriate.
15. Provide the status or positions you have held ex. full-time, part-time, contract etc.
16. Be available when someone calls you for more info. If you are going away indicate when you will be back, or where you can be reached.
17. Remember to thank the interviewer(s).
Day After the Job Interview
Watch out for emails and voice mail (phone). Wait (Patience is a virtue!)
Interview Questions
Possible questions you may be asked during Interviews:
1. Why nursing? How did you become a nurse?
2. When did you start? How many years of experience do you have?
3. Where did you graduated?
4. Tell me a little bit about yourself.
5. Where did you get your training?
6. What certificate(s) do you have?
7. What are your strengths?
8. What is your greatest weakness?
9. Tell us about your most challenging experience you had
and how did you dealt with it?
10. What was your most fulfilling nursing accomplishment?
11. Being a caregiver is stressful. How do you handle stress?
12. Why would you like to work for us?
13. Describe your perfect job? or dream job?
14. How do you value your job?
15. What are your short term and long term goals?
16. Do you have any problem working with other race?
17. What do you see yourself doing in five years?
18. Why did you leave your last nursing position?
19. What have you been doing since you’ve been out of work?
20. Describe your relationships with your previous managers/employers?
21. What qualities do you like most in people?
22. What is your ideal manager?
23. What is it that you don’t like with other managers? Why?
24. Why should I hire you?
25. What can you offer us that are unique in you?
26. How do you value team work?
27. Are you comfortable delegating task with your co-workers?
28. How do you vale nursing?
29. Tell me a situation when you needed to be firm with your decision-making.
30. Other questions are disease process and situational so review your notes.(majority are common sense!)
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