rejection letter

[gooser]

I received the dreaded letter telling me I didn't get into the program I just interviewed at. So, I wrote the director and ask what my weaknesses were and got the following response.

I was told that my interview scores were not real high.

When applicants score high in the interview, it's because they come in with a great deal of enthusiasm for nurse anesthesia in general, and this program in particular. Typically, a successful candidate knows a lot about the program, and what makes it different from other programs.

I am not sure what all this means, I felt I showed great enthusiasm, I guess just not enough, how does one express great enthusiasm and still be a professional and not let them know that you desperate to get into the program.

I have read everything I can get my hands on about how to interview well, thought I was doing all the right things.

I have another interview coming up in a few weeks and hope to have some input from you all before I go into this interview.

Any help will be apprecaited.

T

[athomas91]

i am sorry you have to go through this - i have however found that every seemingly bad thing that has happened to me - has ended up benefiting me in some way/shape/form - everything happens for a reason - don't give up - perhaps there is another school better suited for you that will open more doors for you in the future!!

[London88]

Gooser,

I have to agree with Athlein. What exactly do they define as enthusiasm. Is is an overflow of catecholamines. Or were you too composed for their liking? Move on. Being rejected by one school is not the end of the world. Now if you get the same response from more than one school then perhaps you do need to re-evaluate how you are presenting yourself at the interview. But, if this was your first interview do not beat yourself up, just move on.

[London88]

Gooser,

I have to agree with Athlein. What exactly do they define as enthusiasm. Is it an overflow of catecholamines. Or were you too composed for their liking? Move on. Being rejected by one school is not the end of the world. Now if you get the same response from more than one school then perhaps you do need to re-evaluate how you are presenting yourself at the interview. But, if this was your first interview do not beat yourself up, just move on.

[-jt]

It sounds to me like theyre saying that you didnt talk much about their program in particular ---- and from that they concluded a lack of interest or enthusiasm. So maybe do alot of research on the particular program your applying to. Know everything there is to know about it. And then talk it up in the next interview. Tell them about their own program and why you think it is the one for you. Dont just tell them why you want to be a CRNA in general. Tell them why you want to be in THEIR program to achieve that goal. Mention specifics about their program. Point out the things that make their program special or superior or that caught your interest over other programs. If someone comes in showing that theyve done their homework and has taken the time to learn all there is to know about a particular program, it comes across as interest and enthusiasm for that program.

[Pooh Bear Girl]

I'm so sorry you did not get in. Believe me, my husband and I know how you feel. It hurts like heck to get that rejection letter (he received two of them). I sat down with my husband and I wanted him to re-inact excactly what he did during his interview. I noticed several taboo things that he did and we worked very hard to correct them. Here are some tips that perhaps might help you: 1) when you talk, talk very confidently. I noticed my husband would make weird faces that made him look like he was not sure of what he was talking about. You're tone should be a very confident tone. When answering questions, make sure you do not sigh before you answer them. Some people do this without realizing it. 2) Make direct eye contact with everyone in the room, eyeball to eyeball..........this says alot about your confidence. 3) smile when appropriate and make sure you brush and floss your teeth.......that may sound like a no brainer but you would be amazed at how quickly people are eliminated who do not possess proper hygeine. I worked with my husband interviewing skills and the third interview he had he got in. I also work for the school he attends and I know first hand about what they are looking for..........at least at his school. I hope this helps!! :)