I got myself in pickle-jam. Need opinions.

[Lulu Belle, RN, EMT-B]

I really messed up a phone interview for an ED tech job I wasn't counting on getting AT ALL.

I somehow, someway landed a second, in-person interview.

I will not have a car for another 2 weeks and the job is 40 minutes away.

This would be an insane opportunity, so if I got it I'd be thrilled, but since I made myself look like so much of an idiot, I feel like there's no way I'll get it.

So my question is, do you think they give in person interviews to everyone and this is just a formality? I would normally jump to that conclusion immediately, but this is a rural area that's in need of healthcare workers, so it's semi-possible I actually am one of the better applicants.

I just don't want to go through a ridiculous amount of trouble for a job I'm 99% sure I'm not going to get.

[OrganizedChaos, LVN]

Go. If you don't go then you definitely won't get the job.

[BambiBelle07]

Go on the interview! From my experience, an in-person interview occurs if they liked what you said during the phone interview. So congratulations on making it to the next round. You are probably being way too hard on yourself. They had to of liked something you said or they probably wouldn't call you for a second intervirew.

I recommend doing research on the company before the interview if you haven't already. That way, you'll know a little about the company incase they ask you about it in the interview.

About the car situation. Definitely try and find a ride or take public transit.

[HappytobaCNA]

If this would be an insane opportunity and you would be thrilled, why would you not try? I do NOT think they give interviews to everyone. Who in the ED has time for that? If they need healthcare workers, all I see is an open door for you. Leave plenty of time if relying on someone else for a ride, put your best foot forward and walk through that door. Good luck and have fun:cheeky: let us know what happens.

[applesxoranges, BSN, RN]

Most places won't start you the next day. In my experience, it can take up to a month to actually start. I would go to the interview. I would talk to HR. Chances are you will need to do a drug test, pre-employment physical, hospital orientation, some sort of blood work, possibly TB test, etc. Most won't start a person during a middle of the pay period so it could be two weeks anyway.