My first interview....& it's for my dream job!!

[jessRN6896]

Hey all!

So after over 3 months of job searching, I finally got an interview!! I'm interviewing for a new grad RN position in the Obstetrics Department of a major hospital in the Chicago area....I'm so nervous, this is literally my DREAM job!! I know they are interviewing several other new grads for this position and I need to do all I can to stick out!

When the RN recruiter called to set up the interview, she explained that I need to bring a "portfolio" to the interview and I will be interviewed by a panel of about 6-9 people including the employment manager, Unit manager and charge RN of obstetrics unit, & 2 HR recruiters. My portfolio needs to include a 500 word essay about why I want to work there, 4 letters of recommendation, 2 additional references, official transcripts from college, and a copy of my RN license, CPR card, ect.

Has anyone else had to do all of this before an interview?? Any tips of making my portfolio stand out??

Thank you all so much! I am FREAKING OUT.....I only have 3 weeks until the interview!

[MandaRN94]

Yikes! Do they want your 1st born child also? I've never had to bring anything to an interview even as a new grad (17 yrs ago also in L&D). I guess times have changed! Take your time on the essay and have as many people read it as you can to give you feedback. Good Luck!