Interview phobia/panic....help!!!!!

[LoveRNADN]

hello I am a New Graduate Registered Nurse and I reallyy need your advise and helppp......i have had 3 interviews so far and did bad on all 3....i get really nervous infront of the people who are interviewing me and dont know how to properly answer their questions without staring at them with a dumb stare!!!!...i really dont know what to do i have tryed practicing but that hasnt helped i will never find a job wt my interviewing skills....im a lil shy and dnt have the best communication skills which i know is important to become a nurse but i know that if i am given the chance ill be a great nurse!....please give me some Help wt this how to improve

[MarlynneRN]

When I was applying for LVN jobs, my first 3 interviews didn't go well, and I think it's bc I let myself become too intimidated by the manager. On my 4th though, I prepared for it much more thoroughly. I gave myself plenty of time to commute to the site, stayed in my car for a bit and just really thought about the times during nursing school when I felt most fulfilled and rewarded as a nurse - and I used that as encouragement, and! Even brought one instance as an example during the interview. I have an interview later this week for an RN position, and I'll be doing the same preparation. Just be genuine and honest. Reheorifice in front of a mirror, or even in your car on your way to your next interview. :) We can do this - we had it in us to finish school and pass the NCLEX - going through interviews is just another obstacle to take on so we can be full-pledged RNs!