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SkiingCait, I hope your interview went well! Unfortunately, I got a call today saying I didn't get the job I was pretty surprised, because I thought the interview went really well and they asked me to shadow and I did, and that went well too (or at least I thought it did). Pretty discouraging, but I'm trying not to get down. Thanks for all of the advice though!

Thanks everyone! I think the interview went well. The only question I bombed was "what type of animal would you be and why?" I can't believe I didn't have an answer prepared! My mind just completely blanked. I blurted out "A cheetah!" and when asked why, I said "Because they're fast." LOL oops! Oh well, they got a laugh out of it. I hope it turns out ok. I won't hear back for a week to 10 days. Thanks again for all of the advice! :)

Thank you all for the help! I hope it goes well :)

I am a new graduate nurse and I have my first interview tomorrow. It is in the Emergency Department. This is my dream job, so I'd appreciate any suggestions anyone may have. I've read websites about interviews in general, so now I'm just looking for some specific tips on emergency department interviews. Thanks for the help!

I am graduating in May and I have my first interview (ever) this Thursday. It is for an Emergency Department Fellowship at a Level I Trauma Hospital. My absolute DREAM JOB! I have no experience working as a tech, but I did complete my final preceptorship in a medical ICU. I really need advice on pretty much everything. What to wear? I bought a suit and was planning on wearing it with a button down long sleeve shirt underneath, but I may die of heat exhaustion before I even get to the interview lol. How to prepare? I did a mock interview with one of my instructors and she said I did well, but I am still really nervous. What to bring? They told me to bring a copy of my resume and references and "anything else that would help them to get to know me." What does that mean? I also have 3 letters of recommendation I am bringing. How to wear my hair? I have long hair and was planning on just wearing it pulled back in a pony tail. Is that acceptable? What questions to ask? I know that you are always supposed to have questions to ask when they as if we have any. However, I don't want to come across as "picky" or that I might not really want the job. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE give me some good advice! It is a group interview, which makes me even more nervous. If I don't get this job, I don't know what I will do because I've applied over 30 places and this is the only interview I've gotten. Thanks in advance for your advice! :)