Karen 77

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1. I have heard nothing 2 weeks after a job interview. Still in with a chance or not?.

   Karen 77 replied to Karen 77's topic in General Nursing

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2. I have heard nothing 2 weeks after a job interview. Still in with a chance or not?.

   Karen 77 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I attended an interview 2 weeks ago today. I thought i did well. It was for another nursing role in the same hospital i currently work in. Only another ward. My referees have not been contacted. I am in Australia, NSW Health is the entity i'm applyi...

3. How to know how your interview went.

   Karen 77 replied to Karen 77's topic in General Nursing

   I do work in a ward with a culture of putting others down. One of the reasons i wish to leave. I am senior to many of them, But the current trend here in Australia is seeing the younger, Below 30's being respected and taking the lead with new knowled...

4. How to know how your interview went.

   Karen 77 replied to Karen 77's topic in General Nursing

   I feel i did badly. I was applying for a job maybe too far over my head. I have only ever been a med surg RN, for only 12 years. I applied for ICU. Im sure they like younger more people pleasing types Not 39 year old too late types like me. Most prof...

5. How to know how your interview went.

   Karen 77 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I had an interview today for another ward within my current hospital. I don't feel confident i feel i have failed it. What is the best action? To carry on in shame or resign as soon as possible. I have been over 6 years in this current ward. What sh...

6. Weight and reduced chances of employment.

   Karen 77 posted a topic in General Nursing

   To put it simply I'm asking does being overweight greatly reduce your employment prospects withing nursing? I've gained a fair amount of weight whilst working on my current ward (6 years). I recently quit smoking cigarettes so my weight also is up fr...