How to respond to this question

RN403, BSN, RN · Feb 19, 2015

Well, why are you not seeking employment with Hospital A? Are there better opportunities with Hospital B for your career goals? Does their new grad program/approach to new grad nurses appeal to you? Be honest yet professional and be sure to express yourself in a way that does not put down your current employer.

Good Luck!

CathyS1 · Feb 20, 2015

Hospital A doesn't have a new grad up yet thats why (but i am not saying that!). thanks for the advice! definitely trying to practice my response if this gets asked! (-:

ownthesky25 · Feb 20, 2015

Do some research into Hospital B - do they have community out reach programs, or fundraisers in area that you are interested in/admire the hospital for? You never want to say anything negative about another company. So if they ask why are choosing us over them (which I doubt they will, they will more likely ask "why do you want to work here?") say you want to work Hospital B because you admire the culture of caring and community outreach programs they participate in - or whatever it is that you admire about that hospital.

BuckyBadgerRN, ASN, RN · Feb 21, 2015

What's wrong with saying that? It's the truth!! Honesty is always the best policy =)

Hospital A doesn't have a new grad up yet thats why (but i am not saying that!). thanks for the advice! definitely trying to practice my response if this gets asked! (-:

JMaeRN · Feb 21, 2015

I agree with Bucky! New grad programs are developed by organizations as a selling feature to attract/appeal to new graduates. Organizations that have programs like this in place are going to place a high priority on your success. I do no see anything wrong with telling Hospital B that you are not applying with Hospital A because of this. Good Luck!