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Hi!

I just had (what I feel is) the shortest interview ever. I am a new grad, scheduled to take the NCLEX July 1. I have been applying for jobs and have had one interview where I didn't get the job.

Fast forward yesterday I received a call from my dream hospital. They wanted an interview with me today. I showed up a little early, waited in the lobby. Once inside the conference room the interviewer asked me what I was looking for. I responded and then she tells me about their facility and proceeds to show me around the hall I interviewed for. She introduced me to RT and one of the charge nurses. As we were walking she asked me about my shift preference. After that we went back to the conference room and she allowed me to as some questions. Following that she gave me her card and told me to call/email with additional questions..and that was it. As I was leaving I asked her if it was to forward of me to ask that if I was selected for candidacy would I hear back within 2 weeks or a month or so? She responded that it usually takes 2-3 weeks but she hopes that it would be sooner, so she hopes about 2 weeks.

I felt like this was an extremely short interview. She didn't inquire about skills or ask me any questions about myself. Have you ever had an interview like this?

Specializes in Tele, ICU, Staff Development.

I think you may have the job. Either she made up her mind ahead of time based on your resume, and/or formed an instant impression when she met you.

Introducing you to the Charge Nurse, RT, and asking which shift you prefer are very positive.

Good luck, this is so suspenseful :)

Specializes in OB-Gyn/Primary Care/Ambulatory Leadership.

I agree with Nurse Beth. Based on your description, she either knew immediately that you were absolutely a "no" or absolutely a "yes." The fact that she showed you around and introduced you has me leaning towards "yes."

I hope the others are right! FWIW, on that short interview I mentioned, the one where I didn't get the job? I also got a tour of the facility. I honestly think the job was already intended for someone else and I was being given the tour and enough time to make it seem like I was given a fair shake, but....not really. So, sometimes.....the tour means nothing.

Still....I hope in your case it bodes well :)

Any updates OP?

Could go either way, but from the looks of it, it sounds pretty positive.

Wishing you best of luck !!

Any updates OP?

Not yet! :( Tuesday marks two weeks and she told me HR "should be in contact with you in about 2 weeks, but sometimes it takes longer". After the interview I sent a thank you email and she responded that I was nice to talk to and hopefully will hear from HR soon :unsure:

EEK I want to work at this facility so bad. I was thinking of following up again if I don't hear back after 3 weeks. I don't want to seem desperate (even though I am)

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