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Mastering Nursing Interviewing for Successful Career Progression

Learn essential strategies for acing nursing job interviews and making impactful hiring decisions. Explore interview stages, types, preparation tips, common questions, and how to handle various scenarios effectively. Elevate your career with insightful guidance.

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Mastering Nursing Interviewing for Successful Career Progression

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  1. INTERVIEWING FOR SUCCESSCareer CenterWorkshop for LVNs

  2. Hiring Decisions • Are often made during the Interview • Are based on subjective factors --First Impressions --Communication Skills

  3. 4 Stages of an Interview Stage 1: Breaking the ice Stage 2: Setting the Stage Stage 3: Focusing Stage 4: Wrap Up

  4. Types of Interviews • Single/ Manager • interview Board • Multiple Interviews (e.g. phone first, two levels – hr/dept…) • Behavioral • Assignment Before/During

  5. Preparing for the Interview • Visit the Site • Do Research on company/job/Mission statement • Dress professionally • Bring pen/copy of resume

  6. At the Interview • Arriving early • Etiquette, be polite to everyone • No Cell phone, gum, food, drink • Body Language: posture, good eye contact, don’t fidgit • Voice modulation, enthusiastic but controlled • Keep on the subject

  7. Look for the meaning behind the question Likely the employer wants to know: • how much training you’ll need. • Incorporate your knowledge and skills. • how much you care about this job. • Do your homework on the position and company.

  8. Questions --General • “Tell me about yourself.” • “How has your background prepared you for this position?” • “What are your long-range goals?” • “What do you consider your strengths? Weaknesses?” • “If we called your boss/ work colleague, what would he/she say about you?”

  9. Questions -- General • “Describe a work project /achievement you are particularly proud of.” • “Describe a difficult work situation / project and how you overcame it.” • “If we’re down to the last two people, why should we choose you?” • “Do you have any questions?” Scenarios • “How would you handle this situation?”

  10. Questions -- Nursing • See handout

  11. Illegal Questions • Personal Questions not related to Job -- Race, gender, religion, marital status, age, disabilities, ethnic background, country of origin, sexual preferences or age • How to answer if asked?

  12. Wrap Up • Ask questions to show interest in the position • ask about the next step, not salary, benefits, vacation • Ask for the job, if you want it

  13. After the Interview • Make notes on Interview • Does the job fit you? • Send a Thank-you Note/Email • Keep in Touch

  14. Youtube for Truth (& Fun) • Fun: An extreme effort… Pepsi Max Job Interview • Truth: Job interview tips…How to prepare for a job interview

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