How to know how your interview went.

I feel i did badly. I was applying for a job maybe too far over my head. I have only ever been a med surg RN, for only 12 years. I applied for ICU. Im sure they like younger more people pleasing types Not 39 year old too late types like me.

Most professional websites state being asked "when you can start" is a tell tale sign of success. I wasn't asked this. I was only asked if my references were aware i'd used their names.

My current Nursing Unit Manager told my current ward staff i'm looking to leave applying for jobs. Now if i don't get it everyone will know. I had to tell my Nursing Unit Manager for reference purposes.

I do work in a ward with a culture of putting others down. One of the reasons i wish to leave. I am senior to many of them, But the current trend here in Australia is seeing the younger, Below 30's being respected and taking the lead with new knowledge. I guess me not getting the position would prove to them i am not worthy. I can try hold my head high. But i've seen these people destroy others. Management says, We know what they are like, We will promote them to remove them from the unit. Yet good people miss out in this, I fell ive tried to help myself now im a laughed at fool. I went to work today to sniggers and a few saying i knew you wouldn't make it.

I am absolutely disgusted and ashamed to hear how you have been treated by your peers; i am a young and new RN living in Australia and would never dream of treating a coworker that way. Try not to feel too bad about the job, not getting it does not mean that you are not good enough or are a failure; keep trying...