katinme

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1. Am I nuts for wanting to try nights?

   katinme replied to Kr_nurse09's topic in Job Hunt

   i love love love nights. while i have found that the people who choose to work nights are usually a bit more laid back, fun to work with, and there is more of a camaraderie on nights because you have to do more with less, i also think it depends on ...

2. 2nd interview - how long before they make a decision?

   katinme replied to Inori's topic in Job Hunt

   Hang in there. I know it is a disappointment but you will find a fit. Keep at it!

3. 2nd interview - how long before they make a decision?

   katinme replied to Inori's topic in Job Hunt

   Don't send a note, you should call. I usually call to follow up about a week or two after the interview.

4. RN Panel Interview

   katinme replied to Sangrita RN's topic in Job Hunt

   A panel is a great way to interview because you get multiple perspectives on a person. The way we panel interview is that each team member asks the person interviewing questions. You have actually already been interviewing every day that you have w...

5. 2nd interview - how long before they make a decision?

   katinme replied to Inori's topic in Job Hunt

   two questions. 1- Did you send a thank you letter?. This always gives you a reason to follow back. In addition it sets you apart and shows that you were paying attention in your interview (always include something that they said) . Hi xxx, I'm fo...

6. Panel interview with 4 different unit managers... how does that work?

   katinme replied to miniangel729's topic in Job Hunt

   You should definately give good eye contact first to the person who asks you the question, but then as you continue with your answer look at the others. Do your homework about the hospital and units if you can. Sometimes finding information about t...

7. New Grad following up on an application

   katinme replied to FilledWLove's topic in Job Hunt

   Agreed- HR first.

8. New Grad following up on an application

   katinme replied to FilledWLove's topic in Job Hunt

   Follow up. Always follow up, unless it specifically says do not call. It says that you are interested and engaged. It might be irritating to the human resource people to have people follow back, but frankly that is their job and they are the gatew...

9. 2nd interview - how long before they make a decision?

   katinme replied to Inori's topic in Job Hunt

   You need to follow back. It lets them know that you are interested. Sometimes it takes a while to interview a number of candidates. I will often follow back after one week. See what they say. After I graduated, I followed called to follow up on...

10. Panel interview with 4 different unit managers... how does that work?

    katinme replied to miniangel729's topic in Job Hunt

    First of all...relax, be yourself, and take time to thoughtfully answer questions they ask, there is no need to rush your answers. YOU WILL BE FINE! Second- they are interviewing you as a group, because it saves time, lets them all meet you, and eac...