BEST Questions TO ASK during interview

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Hi All,

I have a few interviews coming up and I always stumble with questions to ask. I have a few questions in mind, but I want those questions that really grab a recruiters attention.

Any help will be greatly appreciated!!!! Thanks!!!

Thank you all for the suggestions. Here are a list of questions I asked if anyone comes to this thread for more options.

No orientation questions b/c it was already discussed.

  • What qualities do you want the ideal candidate to have?
  • One preceptor or rotating preceptors?
  • Will there be performance evaluations? How often?
  • How would you describe the personality of the staff?
  • How would you describe the relationships between staff, nurses, and doctors?
  • Are there any planned changes expected for the unit?

And some other standard questions.

Hope I can others like everyone had helped me

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Stcroix said:
Long ago when I was doing the hiring a young man asked me this: "Let's pretend you hire me and at my first annual review you explained to me you were very happy with my performance. What had I accomplished to get that review?"

This question impressed the heck out of me and I never forgot. I actually used that line once and my interviewer was impressed too, and I was hired.

Love this! I'm going to use it tomorrow for my first New Grad interview.

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Stcroix said:
Long ago when I was doing the hiring a young man asked me this: "Let's pretend you hire me and at my first annual review you explained to me you were very happy with my performance. What had I accomplished to get that review?"

This question impressed the heck out of me and I never forgot. I actually used that line once and my interviewer was impressed too, and I was hired.

I know this is an old post, but I need advise like this so interviewers will see past my introverted, humble personality. Thanks!

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RunnerRN2b2014 said:
Love this! I'm going to use it tomorrow for my first New Grad interview.

Love this too! Great question. Will use it on my interview as well! Thanks, Stcroix!

RunnerRN2b2014, how was your interview?

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You don't need a private meet with current employees to get a feel for the working environment. Any sleazy manager will set you up with his/her favs anyway. Get to the hospital early...instead of going directly to the unit you're applying for, wander around. Take the elevator. Strike up conversation with people - ask questions and listen. Don't say you're interviewing. When youre walking about, are people smiling when the approach you or in a big hurry? Do they offer assistance? Go to the cafeteria and listen for complainers. When you're being introduced to employees on the unit, be friendly to those being introduced to, but walk slowly and try to pay attention to those who think they aren't being noticed. Are they smiling? Appear stressed out? Do you notice people helping others? Listen for side conversations.

Another thought: I used to be on the interview process at one job. If someone asked for a private meet with staff, that would raise a red flag for me as a possible drama raiser.

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