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thank you very much!

thank you!

Thank you for responding to this. I think I might be blowing this up in my head, as a bigger deal than I think it appeared. I spoke to the recruiter (its been only 6 days since the interview) and they cant make up their mind about the final few interviews (I am in that bunch) So that must mean it went better than I think, right? I notoriously beat myself up, and berate myself over things that I view I had control over. Like this interview, clearly. I think your ideas of a coach or counseling is a great idea, and ill look into it. Thanks, Ill update on whether or not I got this position.

I have awkward social skills. I've been told I can "rock the boat" of course, its on accident. A lot of my friends say that Its my endearing quality though, and they love it. Me? I cant stand it. I'm sick of it. So. I have been a RN for almost 8 years. I still cant interview to save my life.I read numerous posts on here about good interviewing skills, how to prep etc. Background on me? Sure...I am a chatty cathy. When Im nervous...I talk.too. much...its a thing. I have a slight stutter from anxiety Ive had since I was a small kid. So, I try to speed up my speech so I dont get stuck on a vowel. The interview- Im 20 minutes early. pray, fix my lip gloss, and think, smile, look her in the eyes, shake hands. DONT TALK TO MUCH! She comes around the corner..I jump up, shreik, HELLO! LOL, seriously...I cant win. So, I introduce myself, say hello, shake her hand and make really good eye contact. Borderline creepy style?..maybe. hahaha. I impulsively then compliment her on her gorgeous dress, my favorite color looked stunning on her, She grinned and said thank you. So far so good? I dont know, I need to step it up, chill out, "ok, deep breath"...walking down the long hall way, I blurt out..."I talk to much when Im nervous, feel free to reel me in if you need to." OH MY GOD Lindsay! I instantly felt like a flipping idiot. But, I had to commit and go with it, dont look like a flake, I said to myself. Dont be awkward! (I am digging a big hole and its not even started yet) I made a list prior to my interview about what my weaknesses were (I was totally expecting this question)and not the corny ones we all use (I'm a perfectionist, I take on too much work, I care too much blah blah blah), I wanted to be candid and refreshingly honest...I decided a good one would be (and an honest one) that I need to be better about my charting. Doing it as I go, not waiting and putting it off, and stress fully inputting it all at one time. I even made a list of things I've done to change this behavior. That sounds great right? Yeah, if you were asked what your biggest weakness was....UGHHH! THEY NEVER ASKED ME THIS QUESTION! But who do you think told them anyways! It just spilled out of me like an involuntary spasm or something. Just comes out...perhaps all the rehearsing I had done that morning? They look at me (oh I forgot to add, its a peer interview) and say, Oh, how long have you noticed this?" I laugh and say "a while, i just did it 2 weeks ago!" Ok, I think you can see what Im up against. I have great skills, Im a good nurse. I just cant conversate in interviews to save my life in a way that makes you trust me right off the bat. I still havent heard back yet. I think I talked my way out of this position. My big fat mouth. If you can relate Id like to hear from you. I cant be the only one out there with this problem?! Thanks.