Literally cried in front of the person interviewing me

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got an interview in a small nsg facility.. I told her all the great things that I can think about myself.. just to get the job.. told her that Im going to work extra hard etc.. etc.. but still she said no.. [why set an interview in the first place if you're just going to say NO right??] so anyway, she said that being a new grad.. NO ONE WILL BE INTERESTED in hiring me.. [i think she's right because i did everything that i can..but still no luck] so i ended up crying and pleading.. told her, how will i ever get an exp. if she's not even going to give me a chance.. if NO ONE's willing to give me a break! then she said that's just how it is.. it's too expensive to train new grads.. you're like a baby.. you don't know anything.. so why should i hire new grads if i can get a nurse with a long list of exp. plus nurses with exp. also needs this job.. it's a tough market..

and so.. with all that pleading and crying.. still went home heartbroken.. still no job.. so heartbreaking.. now im beginning to question why i took this course in the first place..people tend to be so mean sometimes.. I want to be a nurse.. but.. with everything that has happened to me.. very discouraging :crying2:

Specializes in home health, dialysis, others.

Wow - who was this awful person? And if they weren't going to hire a new grad, why were you asked to come in?

If you decide to be interviewed by the DON, ask up front if they will hire new grads. And try hard to not cry.

Best wishes.

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I just love these fleecy-brained administrative types. I'm going to put my application in at her place right away as she's dying to hire experienced RNs, since we have so much more to offer and all... and since I'm such a precious commodity I want $50.00 an hour and that's just for getting myself started!

Your interviewer was a jerk and an ass... a whole ass, if you take my meaning ;)

Hang in there and don't feel bad about crying. Jeeze, there's only so much frustration you can take and I don't blame you for getting upset. You're right. She knew you were a new grad so she wasted everybody's time and energy by interviewing someone she knew she wouldn't hire.

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after 6 hours, the facility called me.. said that the director of nsg saw my resume and wanted to see me.. so i asked him who was the person who interviewed me?? he said oh she's not the director.. she's the blah blah.. forgot her title coz my mind went blank.. wth was that??? she's not even the director and she treated my like crap???

Are you saying someone from the same facility where you were turned down wants to talk to you again? If so, I did think from your original post you would probably end up being offered a job there. The first lady was rude - and there's no excuse for that even in a bad economy. Four applicants is not a lot for one position so she doesn't need to trip on that. What if two applicants turn her down and the third takes the job but flakes out in a few weeks? It would be very poor management to blow off an applicant who showed your degree of passion - and if this woman is that bad at what she does she may be out begging for a job herself before long and then she'll know how she made other people feel. Anyway - hopefully things will work out for you.

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i know how weird was that... I salute all experienced & unexperienced RNs.. you guys are awesome!!! thankyou for making me feel a whole lot better :yeah:

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If she is that mean in the interview, then it is probably an awful place to work. I am so sorry you are having such bad luck. Something will come up. We hired a new grad a few months ago. So far, so good. She did better with some things than experienced nurses because she wasn't set in her ways. Someone who accepts you more willingly will be a better fit. I wish you all the best.

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Specializes in CV/CTICU.

I am so sorry to hear that. If I were you since she kept saying 'No' and you knew that u wont get a job in her pathetic facility, I would be feisty and asked her why the heck she is interviewing you in the first place. And would tell her you were so glad that u didnt get a job in this kind of close-minded organization. :D u know just her a piece of what she deserved as a bad person.

anyway, pls dun give up.. keep on looking for a job. there are a lot of hospitals wanna hire new grads..

Good luck!!!

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Specializes in orthopedics, telemetry, PCU.

i'm a new grad too, so i feel your pain. don't ever let anyone make you feel like you're not good enough...also, it's true that it is ALOT harder to get a job right out of school right now than it was a couple of years ago, but it really isn't impossible, so don't let her get you even more discouraged. hang in there, hopefully something will come through soon.

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I haven't read all the other posts as this thread is getting long :) but I do have to say that I had a similar experience where I interviewed for an ICU position and she said we don't hire new grads...why did you interview me? I swear she didn't even look at my application! But then why would I want to work for her..my father..who is also a nurse..reassured me when I was still worried about my marketability, he said remember you're cheap...meaning wage wise, yes they have to train you, but after that you are still cheap in terms of wage comparison to the experienced RNs...I kept that in mind...kept trying and now I'm at a job I love at a place i LOVE! Keep at it you will find your niche!

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Specializes in Operating Room Nursing.

If someone treated me like that, I job or no job I'd be asking why they bothered to ask me to come in the first place and I would be reminding them that they have wasted MY time and time is money. I would also ask the interviewer if they have such a boring life that they have to treat people like dirt.

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Specializes in Peds/outpatient FP,derm,allergy/private duty.

I hope you end up being re- interviewed. I agree with everybody who said go to as many interviews you can, even if you think there is a low probability of being hired. You will learn from each. You might even just tell yourself that you are interviewing them. It's sort of a mental trick but it tends to keep the power and control in your court. You don't need to appear outwardly arrogant, but you'll probably feel calmer and more confident.

And, it was just one of those interviews I went to ONLY because I wanted to practice my interviewee skills that I got my job! The most productive interview I went on was a job I wasn't ultimately hired for. The reason it was so productive is that I was able to establish a rapport with the recruiter, and she offered to keep me in mind for other positions should they come up and call her every few weeks for an update. She was so great. As for Ms. b-word, shake her dust off your shoes as you move on to people who don't enjoy belittling others to get their jollies.

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AB, really it is a shame, but it sounds like you were lucky in the fact that you don't have to work for such a horrible person......if she treats someone she doesn't know that way, imagine how she treats her employees......

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aww hang in there... I'm a new grad too, still job hunting for the past 6 months =\

don't let the interviewer get to you, the interviewer was obviously being mean and you know what? it's their loss .

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