interview advice

[Medsport, LPN]

I need some quick advice. I have an interview tomorrow morning for a part-time position at a local jail. I really need a full-time position, but since this is the only place that has called me back, I figured I might as well check it out. Anyway, should I wear scrubs or a dress shirt and tie?

What should I ask about besides the obvious hours and duties? One other thing: she told me to bring license, S.S. card, CPR license, ect. I was just looking at my CPR card and it expired 2 months ago. Do you think this will be a big deal? I figured I would just tell her I have'nt got it out lately and I'll make an appointment to renew it or get a new one. I did put CPR and IV certified on the app. though...

[kookie31]

wear business attire, show them the CPR certification even if expired, who knows they might sponsor you as part of the training program. good luck

[lilo19]

Yes, it's a good thing you want to check it out at least, who knows, this could be a good second job, even if part time.

Ok...about the way you dress, it doesn't matter you're applying for a job in a jail, you still have to look professional, so...

And about the questions you should ask, think well before going to the interview. Don't ask more than two, three maximum. Let the questions relate to your relationship with and performance within the company.

[Medsport, LPN]

Thanks for the advice. The interview went ok I guess. Its only 3 days a week with no benefits besides some PTO. I could work my factory job around their schedule and work 6 days a week most weeks. If I do get the job, I just figured out I could at least pay all my monthly bills for now and have a little left over to start getting caught up on credit cards. The problem is, in about 5 months, when my student loans come due, I won't be able to pay them. I could always defer them, but the one is a bank loan that keeps adding interest. I could always consolidate around the time my payments start. It would be a lot easier to find a full-time job that pays better and hopefully has some tuition reimbursement. But I don't know if I'll be able to find one, I probably should call the nursing homes and check the status of my apps. But then again, if I got the jail job, it would be experience and possibly lead to full-time later. They don't do a lot of nursing skills there though, mostly passing meds and assessments...