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Tips to Ace Your Healthcare Interview
Carole Martin | Monster Contributing Writer
Don’t Be Cocky
Attitude plays a key role in your interview success. There is a fine balance between confidence, professionalism and modesty. Even if you’re putting on a performance to demonstrate your ability, overconfidence is as bad, if not worse, as being too reserved.
Take Care to Answer the Questions
When an interviewer asks for an example of a time when you did something, he is seeking a sample of your past behavior. If you fail to relate a specific example, you not only don’t answer the question, but you also miss an opportunity to prove your ability and talk about your skills.
Ask Questions
When asked if they have any questions, most candidates answer, “No”. Wrong answer; it is extremely important to ask questions to demonstrate an interest in what goes on in the company. Asking questions also gives you the opportunity to find out if this is the right place for you. The best questions come from listening to what is asked during the interview and asking for additional information.
Don’t Appear Desperate
When you interview with the “please, please hire me” approach; you appear desperate and less confident. Maintain the three C’s during the interview: cool, calm and confident. You know you can do the job; make sure the interviewer believes you can, too.
This article was originally published on Monster.com.
lokanto
almost 2 years ago
10 comments
I saw a add at a drug rehab Florida center saying that they need personal.I must admit after reading your article I think I can get that job at the center but I am a little nervous because this is my first interview and I am afraid that I will spoil everything.
MJones0225
over 2 years ago
984 comments
This should be required reading for all senior nursing students!
jmilks2004
almost 3 years ago
2436 comments
Sound Advice, I recommend it well worth the read.
WMIMMS0708
about 3 years ago
34 comments
Good sound advice.
seb
about 4 years ago
14 comments
As a soon to graduate nurse, this article is timely and terrific. I have one big question. The behavioral interview questions, "tell me about a time when you...", are killing me.
The managers that I am interviewing with know that I am a student and yet they ask about performing VERY specific nursing duties. As a student in clinicals, I have not had many of the opportunities that they are asking about. One classmate told me to lie. I can't do that, they will know I am lying. Another told me to relate the question back to my previous job, which had nothing to do with nursing. On my last interview, I told the truth, that I haven't had the opportunity yet. Any suggestions?
GilMichaeli
about 4 years ago
6 comments
In reply to Lolite, you should learn how to write in English before looking for nursing work in America. Clearly written communication is important in this business, is it not?
GilMichaeli
about 4 years ago
6 comments
In reply to Lolite, you should learn how to write in English before looking for nursing work in America. Clearly written communication is important in this business, is it not?
lolite
about 5 years ago
12 comments
thanks for reply me and i wish can do interview through net or if u can connect me with any responser to help me to find job in usa
am egyption women and i study in egypt and all my certificate is register from egypt and i pass 12y studieded at high school then i pass 4y study at nursing college in egypt and i have licence register from ministery of health in egypt as register nurse plus i have exp 12y in nursing field
so please may u help me to find job according to the requierment
or connect me to who is hiriring
thanks too much
lolita
egypt
dmchaucer
over 5 years ago
28 comments
I really enjoyed this article and feel it will benefit me when I go to apply for a job in healthcare.
laurene
over 5 years ago
2 comments
these basic but good ideas
gofiguer
over 5 years ago
4 comments
Traditioinally, nurses were not taught these skills in school. Healthcare facilities were in such high need of us, we werer practically hired on the spot for most nurisng jobs. However, if a nurse wants to be more selective about his/her carrer path, interviewing for more that one postion is important and these are invaluable skills.
gofiguer
over 5 years ago
4 comments
Traditioinally, nurses were not taught these skills in school. Healthcare facilities were in such high need of us, we werer practically hired on the spot for most nurisng jobs. However, if a nurse wants to be more selective about his/her carrer path, interviewing for more that one postion is important and these are invaluable skills.
LoveANurseAide
over 5 years ago
26 comments
With me being at a critical point where job seeking is mandatory these tips are invaluable! Thanks so much!
NevadaRN
over 5 years ago
118 comments
Interviews can make or break getting a job or getting into school. An interview can make up for things lagging in a resume.
Ruby
over 5 years ago
22 comments
Simple things we all know but dont pay attention to. Good Information. A must read for every one before the job interview just as a reminder. This article helped me see where I am not doing well with my interview. Its an ART
We all need to learn .