HELP! New grad interviewed for ICU

[MiniPaige]

Earlier this week I was interviewed for a position in a new grad program for an ICU. I was told that there were 15 candidates interviewing for 7 positions and that the unit would be making calls by Wednesday (today) at the latest. Well today came and I didn't receive a call. Even if I wasn't offered one of the positions, I was still expecting a call to let me know. So my question is, is it safe to assume that I did not make the cut?

This was my first interview as an RN and honestly, I walked out of the interview feeling great. I joked with the nurses/interviewers, asked them questions, made comfortable small talk and felt relatively good about how I answered their questions. Each interview was slotted for a 30 min period and we talked for about 45, which I took as a good sign. I also emailed the unit hiring manager the next day to thank her for the interview.

Does anyone have any insight for me?

[NightNerd, MSN, RN]

I've never received a call on the day a recruiter said I would, but I've been offered most of the jobs I've applied for. They may just still be making the decision; I imagine it would take a long time to choose between 15 applicants.

If a week or two goes by and you still haven't heard, I think it would be okay to call or email and ask how the hiring process is going. If they are still deciding, see if there are any specific concerns or questions that you can address for them right then, and reiterate your interest. If you did not get the position, you can thank them for the interview and maybe ask for feedback if you feel bold like that.

[Sour Lemon]

Earlier this week I was interviewed for a position in a new grad program for an ICU. I was told that there were 15 candidates interviewing for 7 positions and that the unit would be making calls by Wednesday (today) at the latest. Well today came and I didn't receive a call. Even if I wasn't offered one of the positions, I was still expecting a call to let me know. So my question is, is it safe to assume that I did not make the cut?

This was my first interview as an RN and honestly, I walked out of the interview feeling great. I joked with the nurses/interviewers, asked them questions, made comfortable small talk and felt relatively good about how I answered their questions. Each interview was slotted for a 30 min period and we talked for about 45, which I took as a good sign. I also emailed the unit hiring manager the next day to thank her for the interview.

Does anyone have any insight for me?

An interviewer typically wants you to feel relaxed and talkative, whether they like what you're saying, or not. I have found that things rarely move on schedule when it comes to the hiring process, though.