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Aug 30, 2005 10:24 PM

My First Interview


Hey everyone, I just lined up my first two interviews today. Does anyone have any helpful advice as to what to wear, what questions I should be ready to answer, any questions I should ask the employer or anything else you can think of . Thanks


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from Super_RN
Old Aug 30, 2005, 11:25 PM

Dress appropriately! No mini skirts, no tight pants, no low cleavage...I have a skirt / suit jacket outfit that I wear when need be. Make sure you look clean (I know that may sound dumb, but it means a lot!). Um...I wouldn't wear tons of make-up or jewelry either, but that is my personal preference. As for questions to ask, I would inquire about orientation, benefits, insurance, mandatory overtime, holiday-weekend work, staffing ratios, etc. I hope this helps a little!
:hatparty: Good luck!
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from hrtprncss
Old Aug 30, 2005, 11:37 PM

are you an rn, if you are, then just be yourself, you'll find that they're the one's who's selling themselves to you as oppose to the other way around.
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from Jessy_RN
Old Aug 31, 2005, 04:14 AM

Originally Posted by super_rn
Dress appropriately! No mini skirts, no tight pants, no low cleavage...I have a skirt / suit jacket outfit that I wear when need be. Make sure you look clean (I know that may sound dumb, but it means a lot!). Um...I wouldn't wear tons of make-up or jewelry either, but that is my personal preference. As for questions to ask, I would inquire about orientation, benefits, insurance, mandatory overtime, holiday-weekend work, staffing ratios, etc. I hope this helps a little!
:hatparty: Good luck!
Also, write a well-written, error-free resume with cover letter. Do a company search to get acquainted with the place a little better. Express your interest in working there. Good luck.
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No. 4
from JentheRN05
Old Aug 31, 2005, 06:01 AM

Default Be sure to send a Thank you note
Which reminds me, I have two thank you notes to send myself!
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No. 5
from Chicklet2
Old Sep 03, 2005, 02:00 PM

Thank you all for the advice that has been given so far!!
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No. 6
from Chicklet2
Old Sep 08, 2005, 12:42 PM

Default I think I got the job
Hey thanks for your advice. I think I got the job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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