Late on interview.

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I had opportunity to have a interview as clinical supervisor in a urgent under hospital. I had my first interview maybe couple weeks ago and it was extensive and 1 hour long. The nurse manager said I should wait a week if I'm going to do the 2nd (interview with the staff) 3rd (supervisor, department heads) and 4th interview (medical director) to them. After 2 days they called me already and schedule me for coming 2nd 3rd and 4th interview to them which he said that he liked me and I'm good int he position.

Day of 2nd interview today, I got LATE FOR 2 minutes??? I called them that I can't find any parking. But before I go inside the office, the manager said sorry and I can't do the interview anymore :(

My question is, should I still go next week for my final interview to them? Or should I consider that I messep up already? :(

I feel so bad I feel like I upset them which is I know they did. Should I still email the manager if I'm still consider to the position? Or I'm technically out for the position?

Specializes in OB-Gyn/Primary Care/Ambulatory Leadership.
Would you please explained how I overtop my email?

Look up the word "obsequious"

Specializes in HH, Peds, Rehab, Clinical.

With the grammatical errors? Most certainly

Is it wrong to send this?
Specializes in Rehab, acute/critical care.

I don't think they will consider you. I would take it as a lesson learned and try to go else where. As it was stated it makes you look desperate. The email you wrote makes you look very unprofessional and undependable. That email will make you look way worse than it should be and when you write those words describing how you acted they will think that way about you and toss your resume out.

Maybe call and let them know you are still interested in the position and ask if they would like you to attend the other interviews that were scheduled. Thank them for their time and give them your contact info. But I would continue to look else where.

Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.

I'm thinking that English is not your first language? No doubt some issues have arisen due to that.

Specializes in Ambulatory, Corrections, SNF, LTC, Rehab.

I feel like I'm gettin bash here?

Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.
I feel like I'm gettin bash here?

No one is bashing you. Many people have asked several times if English is your second language. I checked out your profile & saw you are from the Philippines. I would brush up on your English because it is clear that you are still having difficulty with it. I understand moving to a different country & learning a new language must be hard.

I would start looking for a different job. It doesn't matter if you were 5 seconds or 50 minutes late, late is late. I would send them a brief, *short* e-mail apologizing & asking if they would like to proceed but from the sounds of things, I doubt it.

I wouldn't have sent the email due to pride, and I agree that it's apparent English is a second language for you. Depending on your area, this may not be as big of a barrier as people are perceiving it to be, though.

My hospital actively seeks foreign-born nurses, as we have many, many foreign-born patients. A nurse who doesn't speak perfect English would easily be considered if they're fluent in another language ...more so if they're fluent in multiple languages.

I was late for an interview that I left super early for but my mapquest led me to the opposite side of town in an unfamiliar city. I called and told them I would be late. They interviewed me and I didn't get. the job😞 In your case though I would definitely express my interest in the position and leave extra early to make sure it doesn't happen again.

Specializes in HH, Peds, Rehab, Clinical.

In what way? You've asked for opinions, and have received them. Everyone has been extremely respectful.

I feel like I'm gettin bash here?

Don't worry about not having perfect English. As long as you can get your point across that's all that matters. I've worked with plenty of nurses, doctors, and pharmacists who have thick accents and less than perfect English but do a fantastic job in their profession. I think some of the comments are a little below the belt. Hope everything works out for you and good luck!

Specializes in LTC Rehab Med/Surg.
Don't worry about not having perfect English. As long as you can get your point across that's all that matters. I've worked with plenty of nurses, doctors, and pharmacists who have thick accents and less than perfect English but do a fantastic job in their profession. I think some of the comments are a little below the belt. Hope everything works out for you and good luck!

I have to disagree. Getting your point across is most definitely not all that matters. Most of us equate good grammar with intelligence. We can disagree about whether that's fair or not, but it's the way the world turns.

I have to disagree. Getting your point across is most definitely not all that matters. Most of us equate good grammar with intelligence. We can disagree about whether that's fair or not, but it's the way the world turns.

I think someone who can pass the NCLEX with English as their second language must be pretty bright. I do see your point and realize that impression that others might get by her post. I am just reflecting back to my own experiences with nurses from other cultures who don't have the best English and have seen many many hard workers amongst them. It is a multicultural world out there these days and Indian and Fillipino nurses and doctors are becoming more and more prominent. I think most do a great job of assimilating. The biggest issue against her is her tardiness and not some slight grammatical errors. But I do see where everyone is coming from.

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