Interview questions

[feisty]

I have an interview for a position with another healthcare system. I decided to seek employment elsewhere due to the large amount of call time we are required to take. I was wondering if those of you who are responsible for interviewing applicants frown on this as a reason for leaving a position. It is the only factor that is bad enough to make me look for another job. I like my job, the work, and my manager. I would love to keep this job, but the call will not change and it is excessive (up to 36 hrs. every pay period).

Should I be honest or just say the job isn't a good fit? What if they ask why I have decided it isn't a good fit after almost 4 years? Should I mention that the call makes it difficult to complete my classwork by the due dates (I am going for a higher degree). I don't want to seem so closed off that they feel I am avoiding the questions, but I don't want to say too much either.

[Nurse SMS, MSN, RN]

Four years is a long time to stay in today's market. You could simply say you are looking for new experiences and challenges.

[Quickbeam, BSN, RN]

I've been there...I hate call. As long as the job you are applying for doesn't have a call requirement, you should be fine. When I was in the same boat, I said that the call requirement was too stressful for my family (phone ringing at all hours). The HR person said: "wow, that sounds awful".

I don't think you need to dwell on it but having to take call is something most people can understand as a negative.

[feisty]

Thanks for the responses. I am excited about the opportunity and want to prepare as much as possible. Apparently there are alot of applicants who are interviewing and I want to do my best to increase my chances.