First job interview! Help!

[kirslet]

I just received a call from the director of nursing of one of the home care facilities, and he told me that I have an interview tomorrow at 4PM.. I am so happy and anxious at the same time.. this is my first ever job interview and I dont know what to expect.. I need your help guys.. What are the commonly asked questions? Any tips? advice? I badly need one.. I hope you can send me a reply.. And please do pray for me.. I really need a job right now..

[shesarriot]

I just had an interview last week. I was the nervous too; I think we all are. My advise is to, obviously, look good... seem composed but act natural. I went so crazy making sure I looked perfect that I didn't seem as nervous talking. I try to look at the interviewer as a regular person, not someone is deciding my fate (although they are).

My nurse manager asked me a bunch of clinical questions. That was kind of scary. I just took nclex three weeks ago and I felt it all over again, only this time on the fly. lol.

Utimatley, I got the job on telemetry. I'm not sure if it's cause they really need people or I did well during my interview.

I think you will do ok. Don't overkill yourself with anxiety. Do some self affirmation...tell yourself you are awesome. Good luck.

[mlclove]

I just had my first interview last week and had my second yesterday, needless to say it was the scariest thing. I went over common nursing questions that I found through this site. On my first interview I was asked questions like; Why did you choose this facility? Why did you choose to become a nurse? Not too hard. On my second interview with the nurse manager it was different. What do you think of CNA's? Different what if's, what would I do etc. My friend even got asked about a med. Just try to stay relaxed and remember to smile, everyone likes a friendly face. Breathe, you can do it!

[springybaybee]

useful websites for writing resumes, cover letters and conquering interviews

• "interview to knock their socks off" by donna cardillo, rn @ [color=#3b5998]http://www.dcardillo.com/articles/knock.html
  
• johns hopkins u. school of nursing career resources @ [color=#3b5998]http://www.son.jhmi.edu/resources/career/center/services.aspx (posted by angela v.)
  
• nursing bluebook: career manual for nurses" - by aftercollege [color=#3b5998]http://ow.ly/4g0vs
  
• "15 toughest interview questions (and answers)" @ [color=#3b5998]http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-15_toughest_interview_questions_and_answers-1482?fpusrsrc=today&wt.mc_n=hjeoi_ytoday (posted by michael a.)
  
• "complete list of behavioral interview questions" @ [color=#3b5998]http://blog.emurse.com/2007/05/21/complete-list-of-behavioral-interview-questions/
  
• "ten killer interview tips" @ [color=#3b5998]http://news.nurse.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?aid=2003309010333
  
• interview guide [color=#3b5998]http://www.son.jhmi.edu/resources/career/center/documents/interview_guide.pdf
  
• [color=#3b5998]http://www.best-job-interview.com/
  

[kirslet]

wow! thank you so much for your replies..it's really a big help.. i will keep all your advices in mind.. i am so anxious right now, I don't know if I can sleep well tonight.. i hope I can gather my thoughts tomorrow and give sound answers to the questions.. again, thanks for your help! :))

[NurseLoveJoy88, ASN, RN]

How did the interview go ?