| Introduction | | | | What are your strengths and weaknesses? |
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| After going to school to become a nurse, you | | | | Why should we hire you? |
| will want to find a job. The interview | | | | |
| process is a vital component in starting a | | | | The strength and weakness question is almost |
| career. A successful presentation will | | | | always a given; remember to phrase your |
| greatly improve your chances of being hired. | | | | weakness in such a way that it could be seen |
| | | | as a positive. For instance, you spend too |
| It is important to become proficient in the | | | | much time on work and extra projects to the |
| interview process. Most times, your resume | | | | point where you do not have enough time for |
| will get you the interview, and the interview | | | | your family. An employer will see your |
| will get you the job. | | | | weakness as something desirable (an employee |
| | | | that is a diligent worker). |
| The following article will address components | | | | |
| of the interview process and provide tips and | | | | Dress in professional attire for the |
| suggestions to facilitate your success. | | | | interview. The interview process is not all |
| | | | about what you say; it is likewise, about how |
| Before the interview | | | | you look. |
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| The better prepared you are before your | | | | During the interview |
| nursing interview; the more likely the | | | | |
| occasion will become a triumph. Be sure to | | | | Arrive early to the interview with all of |
| bring a list of your references, extra copies | | | | your pertinent materials. Be sure to relax. |
| of your resume, and a list of questions you | | | | If you have done all of your preliminary |
| will ask the employer. | | | | duties, then there is nothing left to do but |
| | | | be confident. Maintaining composure shows |
| Familiarize yourself with the employer before | | | | that you are sure of yourself and skills. |
| the interview process. Learn about their | | | | |
| mission statements, ideologies, their past, | | | | Interviewers will not purposely attempt to be |
| their present direction, and their future | | | | tricky; they are looking to find the best |
| goals. The more you know about the company, | | | | candidate to fill the position via their |
| the more you can use that knowledge as a | | | | questions. Interviewers do not want to hear |
| means of answering their questions. | | | | candidates avoiding the question or answering |
| | | | vaguely. Answer their questions directly and |
| It is good practice to have at least two | | | | use specific examples from your history. |
| questions in mind to ask the employer. Ask if | | | | |
| they offer financial aid in furthering your | | | | Be positive throughout the entire interview. |
| education in nursing, or about opportunities | | | | Refer to yourself, former jobs and employers, |
| for advancement. These two questions show | | | | and your experience and goals in a |
| that you are looking for a career rather than | | | | contributory manner. |
| a job, and you are serious about making a | | | | |
| commitment in becoming a nurse. | | | | Finish the process with asking a few |
| | | | questions of your own. |
| Employers will pose multiple questions during | | | | |
| the interview. The employers are not | | | | After the interview |
| necessarily looking for a "right answer." | | | | |
| They are looking for poise, confidence, and | | | | Make a few notes about the interview |
| your ability to think quickly. Some questions | | | | immediately afterwards. This way, when |
| will be more specific in relation to the | | | | composing the thank you letter, you can make |
| employer and nursing, but many questions will | | | | specific references. Write the thank you that |
| be universal. The employer's questions may | | | | day, or the day following the interview. In |
| include: | | | | the present age of technology, emails are |
| | | | acceptable, but writing a letter may make a |
| Why did you leave your last position? | | | | better impression. End the letter with a |
| | | | "call to action. |