Telephone interview --> in person

roser13, ASN, RN · Jul 24, 2015

If a facility ever made me an offer based only upon a telephone interview, I would run like the wind away from them. That would imply a sort of desperation that signals some type of unfortunate situation in that facility or unit.

A telephone interview is simply a first step - a weeding out process while deciding who to interview. My question is, why didn't they call you? Why did you have to call them?

OrganizedChaos, LVN · Jul 24, 2015

No, generally with phone interviews it's a multi-step process. You interview with HR on the phone then you interview with the nurse manager & whoever else in person. Good luck!

cracklingkraken, ASN, RN · Jul 24, 2015

Face to face interview gives them a better feel of what kind of individual you are (and vice versa). And it tends to be more thorough. Good luck!

Orangeyaglad1 · Jul 24, 2015

Generally, phone interviews are for screening purposes. If they like you after that and it seems that you meet minimum qualifications, then you're invited to a face-to-face interview where they consider all information given. Good luck!!!!

Minkuscat1 · Jul 24, 2015

Oooo okay, thanks all of you! Also, what should I expect in an face to face interview versus my phone interview? Think they will ask even more behavioral based questions?

I really appreciate all this feedback!

Minkuscat1 · Jul 24, 2015

If a facility ever made me an offer based only upon a telephone interview, I would run like the wind away from them. That would imply a sort of desperation that signals some type of unfortunate situation in that facility or unit.
A telephone interview is simply a first step - a weeding out process while deciding who to interview. My question is, why didn't they call you? Why did you have to call them?

I was wondering the exact same thing! When I called they apologized for not getting in touch, they had thought they got ahold me. Miscommunication I suppose! But it made me wonder, if they wanted me wouldn't they make sure they got ahold of me!?

wheeliesurfer · Jul 24, 2015

They aren't gonna want you so badly that they chase you/hunt you down for a face-to-face interview. If they hunted me down, that would scare me just as much as getting hired based solely on a phone interview! As a job applicant it is YOUR job to follow up with them if you haven't heard back about a second interview request. It is always good to follow up anyways, as it lets them know you are truly interested in a job at their facility/on their unit. I would send a thank-you card to the person who interviewed you, and also follow up by phone if you don't hear from them in a timely manner.

Good luck!

Awesomocity0 · Jul 24, 2015

If a facility ever made me an offer based only upon a telephone interview, I would run like the wind away from them. That would imply a sort of desperation that signals some type of unfortunate situation in that facility or unit.
A telephone interview is simply a first step - a weeding out process while deciding who to interview. My question is, why didn't they call you? Why did you have to call them?

I would be very wary of that as well. In my current job, my interview process was this.

1) Phone interview with HR

2) Phone interview with hiring manager about three days later

3) In-person interview with hiring manager and assistant unit manager about a week after that

The in-person one was primarily just a tour of the unit and more elaboration on what we talked about over the phone. She basically just wanted to make sure I was the same person in person as over the phone, which makes sense, considering for all she knew, over the phone I could have had my best friend interview for me, or I could have had bright purple hair with a face tattoo, and a cigarette in my mouth.

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Jul 24, 2015

Also, what should I expect in an face to face interview versus my phone interview? Think they will ask even more behavioral based questions?

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