waiting after job interview

WOLFE, BSN, RN · Jun 6, 2006

merae I am not sure, because I have been at the same place since I was an extern and basically had the spot before I graduated...however I will ask a few fellow cowrokers tomorrow and respond with waht they determine to be a sufficient time of response.

Trauma Columnist · Jun 6, 2006

I am in the job-hunting phase also. I had a third interview today for a position that I really want - my first interview was in March, then I job-shadowed in April and now in June, I got the final interview.

Another position I put in my application in March and still have heard nothing - have emailed and called the manager twice.

A third position - I put in an application two weeks ago and haven't heard anything.

Its enough to make my already-dyed hair gray!

Seriously, good luck.

catlady, BSN, RN · Jun 6, 2006

How long do you typically wait after a nursing job interview?
I graduated in 2004 and worked in adult med-surg. but I've been feeling like I needed to move on. I decided after much soul searching that I really want to be in pediatrics. I interviewed last week at children's hospital, for a position that I really want. I don't know how I'll take it if I don't get the job. I'm just really anxious waiting to hear from them. Each day feels like a week.

Have you contacted them since the interview to let them know you really want the job? It used to be standard that an applicant send a brief thank-you letter to the interviewer, right after the interview. This was a way to let them know you were really serious about the job, and to show some appreciation for their time. It kept your name in front of them, and gave off a very good impression. Sometimes it was the only thing to differentiate you from the other applicants who forgot to mail their letters.

Nowadays, a well-placed email covers the same function. I always ask for the interviewer's business card, so I have their contact information, and I send the email as soon as I get home.

MA Nurse · Jun 6, 2006

How long do you typically wait after a nursing job interview?
I graduated in 2004 and worked in adult med-surg. but I've been feeling like I needed to move on. I decided after much soul searching that I really want to be in pediatrics. I interviewed last week at children's hospital, for a position that I really want. I don't know how I'll take it if I don't get the job. I'm just really anxious waiting to hear from them. Each day feels like a week.

Because of the nursing shortage, and if that hospital is short-staffed, it shouldn't take this long to find out, IMO.

I went to a job fair to check out the hospital and the manager interviewed me, took my application and hired me on the spot...I was surprised, but they needed nurses and I had the experience, it was very exciting.

I would call the person you interviewed with and ask them...they are probably just busy.

dlzk123 · Dec 3, 2009

but how willl we get the email address to sent mail?i interviewed by a nursing director and recruiter.waiting for reply

Freedom42 · Dec 3, 2009

You should always ask for a business card at the end of an interview. You should also ask when you can expect to hear from the interviewer.

You should not, however, send an e-mail reiterating your interest in the job. That is too informal. The old follow-up was a handwritten thank-you note; the new form is to send a brief typewritten letter.

Consultant Donna Cardillo has great tips on job hunting for nurses at her website.

dlzk123 · Dec 3, 2009

TO freedom42,they gave me business card without asking and told me you can call if you have any questions.in that only web address,no email address.so I couldnt reply to anyone.today i called recruiter he said no response from director ,but i am sure that she was happy with me and she asked will we able to celebrate christmas together.i dont know what to expect ,he said he wil call.i am too much depressed and no sleep.What to do?thank you for your reply

Freedom42 · Dec 3, 2009

I'd suggest you call the HR office, ask for the name, title and mailing address of the person who's doing the hiring (if only to confirm that you've got everything spelled correctly), and then send him/her either a handwritten thank-you note or a brief typewritten letter. You should use one of those formats to reiterate your interest in the job and why you are the best candidate. Good luck!