What NOT to say during an interview

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I interviewed an RN for a full time position this morning. The interview was going well, and she seemed to be giving me some really good answers. At the end of the interview, I asked if there was anything more she wanted to say. She then proceeded to tell me that I should really pay more attention to my weight, since being overweight puts me at risk for diabetes and cardiac problems, especially at my age. OK, so I am 25 pounds overweight, and around 50, and I know the risks, but do you really tell a potential manager that she is old and fat? Needless to say, I will not be offering her a position.

man, i want to say that she was just trying to show off some kind of knowledge/skill that she is aware of nurse/pt teaching. but that is a horrible way to go about it.

:clown:

in a way, survival of the fittest will keep her out of a job, if she is truly that ignorant. but i cant imagine someone being that ignorant. so i attribute it to nerves. in that case, i feel so, so sorry and embarrassed for her :o

Specializes in ICU, PACU, OR.

The girl was a tool-that's all!

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