post-interview concerns/vent.

[learning&yearning]

I had an interview last Thursday. I found out today that I was not selected for the position. The entire process starting from when I arrived at the hospital for the interview until today seems (for lack of a better word) sketchy. Anyway, now that I know I was not hired, I keep thinking about the interview. I felt/feel like it went fairly well. At the beginning of the interview, the interviewed said "I know you have a history of working at ___ (a local grocery store)." The bulk of my work experience is this job as I've had it for nine years now. Basically, I got the impression that she expected my answers to be about working at this place, which was the case. Now that I know I did not get hired, I'm questioning this. I wonder if I should have tried to tie in clinical experiences. However, there was a time, later in the interview when she asked specifically about clinical experiences. I don't know what to think. I really wish I could ask what went wrong....

[Double-Helix, BSN, RN]

It definately seems like there is a lack of communication between Person A and Person B. While it's not unheard of to interview with someone other than the originally scheduled (it's happened to me twice) usually they both seem to be a part of the decision. Sorry you didn't get the job. But at least you know you did well on the interview and this can be a learning experience for next time. Good luck!

[learning&yearning]

You can contact them and ask for constructive criticism about the interview, just don't treat it like a you vs. them situation because they didn't select you. Interviewing is like any other skill out there... it takes practice, practice, and more practice.

It definately seems like there is a lack of communication between Person A and Person B. While it's not unheard of to interview with someone other than the originally scheduled (it's happened to me twice) usually they both seem to be a part of the decision. Sorry you didn't get the job. But at least you know you did well on the interview and this can be a learning experience for next time. Good luck!

YES! if nothing else, every experience is a learning experience!

[learning&yearning]

GUESS WHAT, Y'ALL!! I got a call today saying that HR messed up and I'll be going to shadow a nurse on Friday! :D

[learning&yearning]

Since I'll be shadowing a nurse before my second interview, should I be prepared to perform skills during that time?

[learning&yearning]

I was offered the job!