So I graduated with my ADN last month and have been applying with no luck in the urban area I live now. Then my husband got a potential job offer about an hour away from us so we are contemplating a move. In preparation, I applied to a few places in the new area and got a call back today for an interview.
I think I might be overly suspicious just because the job market for new grads is so tough here, but I'm worried about this place. The HR lady I talked to on the phone seemed in a huge rush, asked me maybe one question, then asked me to come in for the interview tomorrow and immediately got off the phone. Luckily I heard what company she said when she first introduced herself because she didn't repeat it. It's a nursing home position and I Googled the place and it gets mixed reviews online. So my question is, when I go for the interview tomorrow, what things should I watch for in terms of red flags? I've had bad nursing home experiences in the past and I don't want to get into another one. Am I being overly worried? I feel prepared for the interview in terms of selling myself but I also want to be sure it's the kind of place I want to work. I hope I don't come across as cocky, I just don't want to be naive and make a mistake. Suggestions are welcome.
Everything that you hated about your last job, ask questions related to policies and protocol related to those things. If it sounds eerily similar, back away slowly.
Just_Kidney, ADN, BSN, RN
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So I graduated with my ADN last month and have been applying with no luck in the urban area I live now. Then my husband got a potential job offer about an hour away from us so we are contemplating a move. In preparation, I applied to a few places in the new area and got a call back today for an interview.
I think I might be overly suspicious just because the job market for new grads is so tough here, but I'm worried about this place. The HR lady I talked to on the phone seemed in a huge rush, asked me maybe one question, then asked me to come in for the interview tomorrow and immediately got off the phone. Luckily I heard what company she said when she first introduced herself because she didn't repeat it. It's a nursing home position and I Googled the place and it gets mixed reviews online. So my question is, when I go for the interview tomorrow, what things should I watch for in terms of red flags? I've had bad nursing home experiences in the past and I don't want to get into another one. Am I being overly worried? I feel prepared for the interview in terms of selling myself but I also want to be sure it's the kind of place I want to work. I hope I don't come across as cocky, I just don't want to be naive and make a mistake. Suggestions are welcome.