Butchered graduate nurse interview

[1Jessie86]

Hello,

I completely, without a doubt, butchered my first interview a few days ago for a Graduate Nurse position. I said all the wrong things, was super fidgety, couldn't answer some questions, didn't give good examples on previous situations when certain questions were asked and most importantly didn't "sell myself."

I thought I was prepared for the interview because I had put together a list of questions that I had studied prior to the interview, but boy was I wrong. I've decided to put off applying to new jobs until after passing the NCLEX (a month a two) which would give me more time to prepare for interviews. I never want to be put in that embarrassing situation again.

Any words of advice? Can you share how many interviews you went on before receiving a job offer as a new nurse or graduate nurse?

[Peppermint_RN]

The first couple interviews I went to as a new grad I royally bombed! My friends and I began doing "Mock interviews" with each other, asking interview questions & going over the answers. It helped a lot. Also, look up nursing interview questions. Know how to answer in STAR format (situation/task, action, result). It'll help you make your point clearer when you answer. Make sure you answer the question being asked & try not to ramble. Keep applying & going to interviews! Even if you don't get the job, you'll get to practice your interview skills. :) Good luck!

[1Jessie86]

The first couple interviews I went to as a new grad I royally bombed! My friends and I began doing "Mock interviews" with each other, asking interview questions & going over the answers. It helped a lot. Also, look up nursing interview questions. Know how to answer in STAR format (situation/task, action, result). It'll help you make your point clearer when you answer. Make sure you answer the question being asked & try not to ramble. Keep applying & going to interviews! Even if you don't get the job, you'll get to practice your interview skills. :) Good luck!

Just what I needed to hear. And I love the idea of mock interviews with a friend. Thank you!

[starlane]

Hi, The first interview I had for an RN position i butchered it as well, i also rambled and did not know how to answer all of the questions, but try to be positive and just take it as an experience and learn from it :-) If I may ask, what type of questions did they ask you that kind of stumped you?

[amzyRN]

Interviews take practice to be comfortable. With more of them, you will get better. I would suggest getting as many interviews as possible, even for things you know you won't take, just for the practice. Some one mentioned Mock interviewing, very very good advice. Also build from your "failures". Remember the questions that you felt you answered poorly and formulate better answers.