how do you feel after an interview?

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Hi! I'm a new grad & I recently interview for an incredible job. The interview went well enough that I shadowed the next day... where I think I blew it. I appeared as if I didn't have a brain! I completely forgot all that I had been taught in school... and I'm certain the nurse I shadowed thinks I have the IQ of a 2 year old. Was this because of nerves? I don't know. I know that eventually I will be a good nurse... But what if I flub every interview & am never given a chance?

Were any of you ever as insecure during interviews/shadowing as me? How did you get past it? :icon_roll

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Specializes in ob/gyn med /surg.

i usually feel the same way you do...

i'm sure you did okay.. i pray you get the job.

i bet you did better than you think.. keep me posted

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Specializes in School Nursing.

i felt the same way after an interview as i did when i took state boards. i felt like a failure ! this is a natural occurance, believe me.

hang in there. i do hope you get the job.

praiser :heartbeat

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When I am nervous I tend to do one of 3 very annoying things...

1- bobble my head when I talk

2- fold my hands like Mr. Burns from the Simpsons

3- ramble

I always feel horrible after interviews too. Just realize that we magnify our own mistakes, stupid comments, and annoying behaviors more than anyone.

Good luck with the position. Hope you got the job!

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