Do nurse managers like seeing your portfolio during an interview?

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Also, do they like receiving a copy of your portfolio? Thanks. Preparing to apply to jobs and I have never created a portfolio.

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Good question. I have brought mine with me for every interview and not one nurse manager has asked to see it. Go figure! I will still bring it and offer it.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Education.

Most managers are super busy - with very tight schedules - so they may only scheduled a 20 minutes or so for your interview. This does not allow sufficient time to review a portfolio. If you're interviewing for a staff position, a well-developed resume is all you need. As time goes on, and you are looking for higher-level jobs, your work accomplishments will become more important to prospective employers... so a portfolio would be more relevant. BTW, The modern take is an online portfolio. You can put a link in your resume.

It creates a good impression if you are well prepared for an interview. This includes having "more" than you think you'll need. Extra copies of your resume (in a nice folder to keep them crease-free) are a must. It certainly wouldn't hurt to have a portfolio just in case you end up having more time with your interviewer.

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Specializes in Hospice, Palliative Care.

Have one, but never seen.. as shared, managers are too busy plus do you want them looking down at the portfolio or engaged in conversation?

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