I am a new nurse and going to have one interview within couple of days .This is nurse residency position in ER Settings ( for new grad or who don't have acute care experience). I had a brief interview with nurse recruiter and she scheduled my interview with nurse manager . This is my first interview out of more than 200 plus applications. I am trying my best to make it good . Will someone please share their thoughts what to expect /what sort of questions and how to answers them . Since , I do not have much time to prepare I am really panic .
I had interview couple of days ago and it went well . After my interview nurse manager ask me to come for shadow day for couple of hours .I completed my shadow hours and she said I should follow with nurse recruiter after some days. I also send a thank you note to nurse manager .Any idea how long should I need to wait before another follow up email:). Is shadowing a good sign ????Do you have any experience like this in the past ? I would love to read your experiences .
Waiting is very hard. Keeping my fingers cross and lots of prayers...
Although every agency has a different recruitment process, I think a shadow is very good news. I got an offer after my shadow, so did all my friends who did one. It's not a guarantee, of course, but I think it means you are at least on the short list.
I think if you don't hear within a week, that would be a good time to follow-up to keep yourself top of mind and reinforce your interest.
Congrats! Shadow is like dating before you get married. I have requested to shadow in the past after my interview. I know new grad jobs are hard to come by but I still have some standards. If the place I shadow doesn't seem to be a good fit, I would not accept the job offer.
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Hello Everyone,
I had interview couple of days ago and it went well . After my interview nurse manager ask me to come for shadow day for couple of hours .I completed my shadow hours and she said I should follow with nurse recruiter after some days. I also send a thank you note to nurse manager .Any idea how long should I need to wait before another follow up email:). Is shadowing a good sign ????Do you have any experience like this in the past ? I would love to read your experiences .
Waiting is very hard. Keeping my fingers cross and lots of prayers...
Have a blessed day ....:)