Tell me about yourself....

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I'm preparing for an interview and for some reason I'm drawing a blank when it comes to the, "Tell me about yourself' question. I know that I should tell them about my education and what jobs I've had in the past but that's pretty much what comes to mind and that's it. I don't have experience as a nurse to brag about accomplishments or my qualifications. I'm stuck:/

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They see your education and experience on your resume. I'd briefly say something about that like, "been a nurse for such and such, have worked in such and such department"... But I talk more about my traits that qualify me for the position. That's what they care about.

When preparing I googled top interview questions and I literally made an easy to follow, bulleted list that I can read over and remember. Makes the interview so much smoother and I don't draw a blank.

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Specializes in Nursing Professional Development.

Use it as an opportunity to establish a personal connection with them and give them a glimpse of what you are like as a person. Don't "over-disclose" personal details, but include a few personal facts to humanize yourself ... where you are from, what drew you to nursing and/or that particular specialty, what brought you to town, what interests you about the job, etc. Be friendly, personable, likeable ... try to establish a connection and get them to like you as a person. After a few such bits of information, ask them if there is anything particular they would like to know about.

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Specializes in L&D, infusion, urology.

Tell them what made you want to be a nurse, about your path to becoming a nurse, about something you enjoy doing that helps you manage your stress, that sort of thing. You have about 2 minutes to summarize this stuff with this question. Keep it relevant.

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Specializes in ER, TRAUMA, MED-SURG.
Tell them what made you want to be a nurse, about your path to becoming a nurse, about something you enjoy doing that helps you manage your stress, that sort of thing. You have about 2 minutes to summarize this stuff with this question. Keep it relevant.

Right! In interviews for a prospective position, these things have always helped me - esp what make me decide to become a nurse.

Anne, RNC

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