| Introduction | | | | What are your strengths and weaknesses? |
| After going to school to become a nurse, you will want | | | | Why should we hire you? |
| to find a job. The interview process is a vital | | | | The strength and weakness question is almost always |
| component in starting a career. A successful | | | | a given; remember to phrase your weakness in such a |
| presentation will greatly improve your chances of being | | | | way that it could be seen as a positive. For instance, |
| hired. | | | | you spend too much time on work and extra projects |
| It is important to become proficient in the interview | | | | to the point where you do not have enough time for |
| process. Most times, your resume will get you the | | | | your family. An employer will see your weakness as |
| interview, and the interview will get you the job. | | | | something desirable (an employee that is a diligent |
| The following article will address components of the | | | | worker). |
| interview process and provide tips and suggestions to | | | | Dress in professional attire for the interview. The |
| facilitate your success. | | | | interview process is not all about what you say; it is |
| Before the interview | | | | likewise, about how you look. |
| The better prepared you are before your nursing | | | | During the interview |
| interview; the more likely the occasion will become a | | | | Arrive early to the interview with all of your pertinent |
| triumph. Be sure to bring a list of your references, | | | | materials. Be sure to relax. If you have done all of your |
| extra copies of your resume, and a list of questions | | | | preliminary duties, then there is nothing left to do but be |
| you will ask the employer. | | | | confident. Maintaining composure shows that you are |
| Familiarize yourself with the employer before the | | | | sure of yourself and skills. |
| interview process. Learn about their mission | | | | Interviewers will not purposely attempt to be tricky; |
| statements, ideologies, their past, their present direction, | | | | they are looking to find the best candidate to fill the |
| and their future goals. The more you know about the | | | | position via their questions. Interviewers do not want to |
| company, the more you can use that knowledge as a | | | | hear candidates avoiding the question or answering |
| means of answering their questions. | | | | vaguely. Answer their questions directly and use |
| It is good practice to have at least two questions in | | | | specific examples from your history. |
| mind to ask the employer. Ask if they offer financial | | | | Be positive throughout the entire interview. Refer to |
| aid in furthering your education in nursing, or about | | | | yourself, former jobs and employers, and your |
| opportunities for advancement. These two questions | | | | experience and goals in a contributory manner. |
| show that you are looking for a career rather than a | | | | Finish the process with asking a few questions of your |
| job, and you are serious about making a commitment | | | | own. |
| in becoming a nurse. | | | | After the interview |
| Employers will pose multiple questions during the | | | | Make a few notes about the interview immediately |
| interview. The employers are not necessarily looking | | | | afterwards. This way, when composing the thank you |
| for a "right answer." They are looking for poise, | | | | letter, you can make specific references. Write the |
| confidence, and your ability to think quickly. Some | | | | thank you that day, or the day following the interview. |
| questions will be more specific in relation to the | | | | In the present age of technology, emails are |
| employer and nursing, but many questions will be | | | | acceptable, but writing a letter may make a better |
| universal. The employer's questions may include: | | | | impression. End the letter with a "call to action. |
| Why did you leave your last position? | | | | |