PICU Interview - Need help!

[Muffinmarf]

Hi all -

I have an interview scheduled for Friday and I'd like some advice.

I'm interviewing for a new grad position and it would be my dream job!

I was contacted and asked to submit essay answers to 3 questions, which were reviewed by 3 managers. Then I was contacted by HR for an inperson interview with the same 3 managers. I'll be in a panel style interview with 2 clinical managers and the department education specialist.

So I'd love some advice on the types of questions to expect. I've been told to expect behavioral type interviewing. As a new grad, I'm not sure what to expect as I don't have much clinical experience at this point.

Also, I know I need a conflict resolution example, but the problem is that I truly have not had a real conflict that I've been part of, so I'm at a loss for what to say to that. I know it's an important topic and I want to be prepared.

I was thinking that I should have some questions prepared to ask that are different from the standard ones about ratio's, training, etc. But I'm not sure if it's ok to ask things like "what is the most common RN problem on the unit" or not. I don't want to focus on negative questions.

ACK! And one more, when talking about future goals/plans I know I'm supposed to talk about my plans within the unit. Aside from becoming a preceptor, doing clinical ladder, what are other in unit goals?

Thanks all!

[mrsboots87]

I do t have advice for you since I'm a still a student. However, if you plan to post more, or even if not, it would be a good idea to change your SN to a more anonymous name instead of your own name in its entirety. For privacy and to protect yourself if you let too much info slip about a job, patient, or your personal life.