Unprepared interviewer

[armygirlabn]

Hello Allnurses,

I am a new grad/RN and recently went to an interview for a MED/Surg position. I was a bit nervous because it was my first interview for an RN position. When I arrived, I was initially interviewed by the Nurse Supervisor. She asked me a few questions and then called in 3 other nurses that worked on the floor. They were awful interviewers. They could not keep track of who asked me what and just looked unprepared. I asked them a few questions and they did not know the answer to it. One of the interviewers never once looked at me and just kept looking at the paper in her hand or the other nurses. I almost felt like I was being interviewed by a bunch of HS girls. I was very disappointed because this hospital prides itself as having high standards. I did not get the job but I figured I dodged a bullet in not getting hired.

Does anyone out their have familiar interview stories?

[armygirlabn, ASN, BSN, CNA, LPN, RN]

Thank you amoLucia for your comment. I did find employment and I am blessed that 6-8 months has not passed without employment. This interview with this hospital was so well organized and professionally conducted. The staff represented the hospital very well and I am looking forward to working with this organization.

[klone, MSN, RN]

Congrats!

[kay91]

From my own experience, my manager asks me if I can do a peer interview and I have no notice. I also have my own group of patients and may even be charge that day. The first time I did one, I didn't know the questions so I had to look at the sheet a lot. And then my phone kept ringing one day on another peer interview.

[Rosa Isela]

Not yet, but that was a very un professional interview. If they act that way in an interview, imagine how it would be to have them as co-workers,? Count your blessings and good luck next time.

[sailornurse]

I would not be proud of the fact that I asked questions, they couldn't answer .

I don't understand what you mean, please clarify. There were 3 nurses interviewing her, they could not answer her questions. An interview is a time to ask questions of those representing the facility.

I once went to an interview. I was escorted by HR to the manager's office, the HR lady notified the manager I was there. I waited for over one hour, the manager had left. Apparently "forgot". Really?

Yeah not interested in working for a manager that can't remember she has an apt to interview.

[springchick1, ADN, RN]

Thank you for the comment. Yes, I think they had my resume before hand so I was expecting a more organized interview. Instead it was a very sloppy interview. I just hope that one day they can get their act together and represent the hospital more professionally.

You THINK they had your resume. And you assumed that because they were sitting at the desk they weren't busy. When we do peer interviews, they pull us with no warning. We are grabbed and told we are doing an interview. We haven't seen the resume so we no nothing about the person until we meet them.

You have no idea what may have been happening on the floor before your group interview. Someone could have coded before you got to the floor or there may have been a death. Cut these nurses some slack.

[armygirlabn, ASN, BSN, CNA, LPN, RN]

You THINK they had your resume. And you assumed that because they were sitting at the desk they weren't busy. When we do peer interviews, they pull us with no warning. We are grabbed and told we are doing an interview. We haven't seen the resume so we no nothing about the person until we meet them.

You have no idea what may have been happening on the floor before your group interview. Someone could have coded before you got to the floor or there may have been a death. Cut these nurses some slack.

You maybe right about that. But you only get one opportunity to make a first impression.