Interview Technique Question

[bethann27]

okay, beginning to think that i shouldn't let potential employers know of my intention to continue my education.

while working as a cna it was truly a bad idea to let co-workers know that i was a nursing student. nurses would become very critical of my work and the other cna's would not help at all if they found out you were a student.

i am a recent graduate and work prn for the same company that employed me during school. the work is great - i love it (continuous care for hospice and als). but it fluctuates dramatically. maybe 50 hrs one week then 20 or

nothing the next.

each time i interview it seems to go well. lots of information given, tours, very detailed info about health insurance and benefits . . . then nothing . . . no response . . . can't actually get to a person to follow-up . . . just put through to voicemail. i'm stumped . . . the only common thread of what i discussed that could be negative is the fact that i plan to bridge from lpn to rn sometime next year. when asked about this i am honest. so my question is this - do you think this is keeping me from getting a job in ltc?

[tewdles, RN]

"When asked about this I am honest. So my question is this - Do you think this is keeping me from getting a job in LTC?"

Most importantly, it sounds like you think it may have a relationship. This can most assuredly translate into how you answer those questions. Consider what the interviewer is looking for in a new nurse. They want to be reassured of a few things...longevity and loyalty are among those. So, be honest with them making sure to include within your comments how your professional goals are going to benefit them. It is disappointing to have a good interview and then get nothing...nada. I recommend sending a simple card to the interviewer(s) thanking them for their time.

Good luck, stay humble, have some fun!