Interview to offer - how long?

No. It's not unusual at all.

Did you mail her a thank-you note immediately after the interview?

While I would normally wait a week ... the fact that she hadn't gotten your resume gives you the opportunity to call her sooner to inquire as to whether or not she ever did receive it. I don't think there would be anything wrong with calling on Monday to ask if she received it. If she hasn't, you could offer to drop off a copy for her.

Agree! Here in Vegas the hiring process takes a very long time. Call her Monday and script your call something like this, even if you have to leave a message.

"Hi. This is Your Name and I'm calling to inquire about the status of the position I interviewed for on Wednesday. If you need any further information feel free to call me anytime at Phone Number. Thank you for your consideration". Of course, if you actually speak to her, put pleasantries such as "How are you today?" in there and such.

Be direct and do not fret if you don't get it. You just may not be the right fit for the company. Cheers!

I have my first RN interview scheduled for Monday. Is it permissible to ask during the interview when to anticipate a decision? I've also typically been offered all jobs on the spot in the past.

<sigh> I know what your feeling. I had an interview 4 weeks ago, called for an update last week and was told he wanted to get me on board. Just was waiting for the req# of the position he wanted to put me into to open up or some such. Anyhoo, I've left two voicemails this week and still nothing not even a call back to say "we're still waiting".

You'll get the job I'm sure of it I don't think you would sound desperate checking on the status of your application at all. To me it makes you sound more interested.

Just my

Congratulations! I hope it turns out to be everything you hope it will be.

Congrats! Just hang in there and keep doing your present job well. Don't get STS "Short Timers Syndrome" and start making mistakes. Be just as diligent as always.

For MB37, you can always ask when a decision will be made, but I normally tell my interviewees the canned "We have many applicants to interview and schedule for interviews, so I would expect it would take a few weeks to get back to you. You may call HR and inquire about your status, but I will definitely get back to you as soon as the offer can be made".

When I was a less-seasoned nurse I was offered a job on the spot, during a panel interview, and I replied that I would like to see the job description, and discuss the salary and benefits before accepting. The hiring manager told me it wasn't appropriate to discuss these during a panel interview. DUH! That's why I was asking before I accepted a job that was not what the panel sold to me. She told me she would call me at a more 'appropriate' time. I never heard from her. That was probably one of the best things I ever did. I would probably have ended up working in a position that was not what I expected for a lower salary/benefits package tha I would have accepted.

Caveat emptor!

Everybody,

On behalf of hiring managers, I want to offer all of you an apology and an explanation for our stupid processes.

Healthcare is a different animal. One of the posters indicated before going into nursing, he/she pretty much got offered jobs on the spot immediately after interviewing. Well, we simply can't do that.

First of all, we have to content with Federal regulations that go along with participating in Medicare or Medicaid. We have to check the federal "no hire" lists to make sure you aren't on one of them. Then, we have to run very exhaustive background checks - also required by the Feds. We have to make certain that you are really who you you say you are, that your license is valid, that you don't have any criminal convictions, that you aren't a sexual predator - whew! Most of us use outside specialty agencies to do background checks and all of this takes time.

Plus - our compenstion structures are pretty complex, so managers are usually 'forbidden' to make any salary offers. Those have to be done by HR.

Bottom line - it's as crazy for the hiring manager as it is for you. You should have been given the interviewer's card/contact information when you interviewed. Don't hesitate to call back and ask for an update. We don't mind.

I was really happy to read that someone else had this question. I had an interview with a nurse recruiter and the nurse manager or the potential floor I would be working on. I thought it went great and was surprised when I didn't get a call back a few days after. I called later that week and was told when the position was available they would contact me. I started to get very nervous and anxious. Today was 2 weeks and 1 day since the interview, so I decided to call again. After calling 3-4 times, I finally reached the nursing recruiter. She wasn't too thrilled that I called her again, but she said that she had received the offer to hire me today. I was so excited! I could hardly contain myself. So now, after graduating in May, and having to move to New Jersey, I am finally employed! Now I'm just nervous about starting nights....