UT Southwestern Winter 2016 Residency

newgirl1 · Nov 3, 2015

Wow that's a little upsetting. Well at least there is hope of getting a call and I'm sure it will be an honor to work with the organization regardless.

soul_rebl · Nov 4, 2015

Hi everyone, I interviewed for the oncology unit today. I suggest that if you get an interview you really prepare yourself and practice your answers. I interviewed for a different hospital about a month ago and it was shorter and a lot more laid back than the one at UTSW, so I don't think I prepared myself as well as I should because I was expecting the same thing. Now, I'm just waiting to hear back. I hope I hear back soon. Good luck everyone!

newgirl1 · Nov 4, 2015

congrats! i hope you hear back too! I practiced for a previous interview that I found somewhat difficult. I felt prepared for all of the behavioral type questions but there was a patient scenario where you had to say what you would do at each step that I couldn't really prep for. are you able to say what types of questions you would suggest we practice?

MissVintageGlam · Nov 4, 2015

Can you elaborate on how you think we should prepare? This is my first interview for a nursing job so I feel like I'm going in blind and have no idea how to practice!

NurseNewby · Nov 5, 2015

I had an interview for the critical care position earlier this week. I believe they were interviewing for this position from November 2nd through the 4th and they would be making offers later in the week.

As far as how to prepare: I would focus on behavior type questions. There are little clinical questions but be prepared to explain patients you cared for including the interventions you implemented. All three employees I met with were extremely professional and a pleasure to be around; it solidified my desire to join this hospital staff that much more.

Has anyone else interviewed for this / received an offer yet?

soul_rebl · Nov 6, 2015

MissVintageGlam, I would practice answering questions and know the organization. If you go to their website they should have their mission statement and values. It might be possible that you can relate your answers to some of their questions based on this. One that comes to mind is when they ask why you want to work there. Just as NurseNewby said, a lot of the questions are going to be behavioral because as new grads, we don't have much clinical experience. I included a link with some information I found useful in preparing for interviews. I cannot reiterate how much it helps to do mock interviews...just practice, so you feel comfortable. Good luck!!!

http://nursing.jhu.edu/life-at-hopkins/career-center/documents/interview_guide.pdf

MissVintageGlam · Nov 6, 2015

Thank you so much!

soul_rebl · Nov 9, 2015

Just wanted to share with everyone that I received a phone call last Friday with an offer. Hope everyone is getting the good news too.

KRW1991 · Nov 9, 2015

Did you by about chance find out how many people they were accepting onto the oncology unit? I'very heard several differing opinions.

soul_rebl · Nov 10, 2015

No, I sure don't. Did you apply for that one too?

soul_rebl · Nov 16, 2015

Has anyone received an official offer? I got the call but no official letter and I'm starting to get worried.

Crysj06 · Nov 17, 2015

I interviewed for the Med Surg track last week and have not heard anything. (I also work at UTSW) Hopefully we hear something this week! I believe official offer letters are sent via email. Good luck everyone!