Finally Got A Job

su9032 · May 22, 2011

OMG, Nolamom, I was just thinking about you. Congratulations!!!! Tell us about it! Also, how did you get it?

nolamomx2 · May 24, 2011

Thanks su!!! I got on at Ochsner. They just called me out of the clear blue :bdyhdclp:

su9032 · May 24, 2011

That's awesome. You must be relieved. I have a tech interview at Oschner this Friday. Wish me luck.

nolamomx2 · May 25, 2011

GOOD LUCK :up: Not to put any added pressure on u, but if u get it ur chances of them hiring u after graduation will go up a zillion times! The 1st ? she asked me was y did i choose to become a nurse. I got praises all throughout the interview . She said she really admired my honesty. So just remember to be yourself. Think of it as just having a conversation (not trying to memorize answers). Just have a general idea of how ur going to answer certain ?s. Dont be afraid to admit that u have weaknesses (everyone has them). They just wanna know that ur aware of them & what r u doing to correct them. I said skills b/c I dont hv any skills, but im very eager to learn ALL the skills that I can. Also Charity taught me how to dress for an interview in NAC II. I know it sounds crazy (I was like who the hell doesnt know how to dress for an interview) Well turns out that ur supposed to wear a SUIT. Im sooo glad Charity put us thru that exercise. I chose to wear a black pants suit (kind of snug on the hips with a lil flare @ the bottom), white cami, white pearls with bracelet & earrings and i wore my glasses instead of my contacts. I could tell from her reaction that she was extremely impressed (and all I said was hello). Once again thats my :twocents: Let me know how it went!!!!

su9032 · May 27, 2011

Nolamom,

Thanks for the tips. I will go for the professional look and wear a suit even though it's a tech job. I will let you know know it goes. I will be meeting with the manager this round. Hopefully I won't be like :confused: when I'm trying to answer questions.

su9032 · May 27, 2011

My job interview for nurse tech went really well. It lasted almost an hour and the manager gave me a tour of the unit (but I think that was because one of the nurses who was interviewing me wasn't ready to start). Anyway, I should know something either way by the end of next week. Sounds like a great opportunity.

su9032 · May 27, 2011

Nolamon,

OK, I just got a call with a job offer for the tech position. I'm so excited. Still have to do the physical and background check.

:dancgrp:

nolamomx2 · May 27, 2011

AHHHHH SU!!!!!!! CONGRATS!!!!!! :yeah: I am soooo happy for u!! What did u end up wearing? U hv accomplished something that I couldn't! Ur going to learn SOOOO much :lol2: My friend teched for a summer & it really helped in school! and remember what I said about ur chances of getting hired after graduation So remember to NEVER let ur guard down because they will be watching u all the time :sofahider GO SU! GO SU! GO SU! GO SU! :dncgbby:

su9032 · May 28, 2011

Thank you again. Something that really helped me get my foot in the door was having an RN friend who recommended me. I physically went to the hospital about 2 months ago and introduced myself to the unit manager, and he took a few minutes to speak with me. I told him that my friend thought I would be a good candidate for that particular unit and he suggested that I come by to give him my resume and letters of recommendation from my instructors. It's really hard to get noticed just applying online along with everyone else. Out of all the places I applied, I only got 2 interviews.

Anyway, to answer your question, I went out and purchased a navy pant suit, matched it with a white shirt and pearl earings/necklace. Thanks for telling me to wear a suit, I wasn't planning to wear one, but I'm glad I did.

I will definately be on my best behavior because I don't want to start from scratch and compete with all the new grads once I'm licensed. I will be so happy if I'm offered a position.

By the way, I have to take my physical next week. Will that just be a regular physical or will I have to do things like show them that I can safely lift 25 lbs and things like that?

nolamomx2 · May 28, 2011

Wow good for u!! I was going around introducing myself also but it never helped me. However I never thought about recommendations. Kudos to u About the physical.....I did mine today. It was just giving blood and urine oh and TB testing. Keep me posted on ur new position and I will certainly do the same!

su9032 · May 28, 2011

I will. My physical is next Friday.