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norcalmike Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2005 Posts: 4784 Location: Marina, CA
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Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 6:00 am Post subject: The most important interview of my life |
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I graduated from school 6 months ago. I have a degree in Respiratory Care. After countless months and applications to just about every hospital in a 200 mile radius, I finally got an interview on Monday at a University hospital.
Anybody have any stories to share about a big interview you have had?
I would love to hear any tips and advise that would help me.
With so much competition in the job market today, i will take all the help i can get.
Thanks, Mike |
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Gary Person of Interest
Joined: November 01, 2002 Posts: 17069 Location: 127.0.0.1
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Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 6:03 am Post subject: |
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Sit up straight.
Don't pick your nose. _________________ West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette, 319 U.S. 624 (1943) |
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norcalmike Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2005 Posts: 4784 Location: Marina, CA
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Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 6:05 am Post subject: |
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Gary wrote: |
Sit up straight.
Don't pick your nose. |
I will do my best |
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mgamike Samba Member
Joined: August 07, 2010 Posts: 390 Location: Michigan
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Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 6:17 am Post subject: |
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Congratulations for your success in achieving your certification or license, since I don't know which one. I am sure that you have worked hard to get where you are. Your main job now is to sell yourself to your potential employer. The big mistake you don't want to make is to need the job so badly that you lie to the employer. If you don't know how to do certain parts of your job, mainly due to lack of exposure to that equipment, or something of that sort, it's not wrong to tell the employer that you don't have experience in that area. Having experience in everything, especially for a newcomer to the field, is a red flag that says, "This person is a know-it-all". You don't want that. I would rather hire a person who doesn't know everything but is agreeable and willing to learn than any person who knows everything.
Good luck with your interview, shake hands firmly before and after the interview and follow up with a written thank you within a day or so, and a phone call within a week or so. |
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vwracerdave Samba Member
Joined: November 11, 2004 Posts: 15299 Location: Deep in the 405
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Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 6:50 am Post subject: |
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I once applied for a job at a food distributor for a fork lift /warehouse job. I was sitting by the receptionist desk filling out my app along with 5-6 others. I noticed as people were turning in their apps the ones wearing suits were told to go through the door and have a seat and they would be interviewed. The people that were not wearing a suite the receptionist took their app and told them they would be in touch with them. I was not wearing a suite (remember this is for a warehouse job) and I was not interviewed or ever heard back from them.
Moral of the story, appearance and 1st impression is everything.
Turn your cell phone off so the damn thing won't start ringing during the interview. That can kill your chances of getting the gig. _________________ 2017 Street Comp Champion - Thunder Valley Raceway Park - Noble, OK
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Glenn Mr. 010
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Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 6:53 am Post subject: |
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Have a positive attitude, show you're a team player and self motivated. _________________ Glenn
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Derek Cobb Annoying
Joined: March 11, 2004 Posts: 2565
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Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 7:39 am Post subject: |
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Cover any tattoos, get a very conservative haircut, NEVER say "dude" or "like", Dress like you're going to your grandmothers church, make eye contact and be pleasant. |
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ScottK Samba Member
Joined: August 28, 2004 Posts: 1748 Location: Avilla America
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Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 7:51 am Post subject: |
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Derek Cobb wrote: |
Cover any tattoos, get a very conservative haircut, NEVER say "dude" or "like", Dress like you're going to your grandmothers church, make eye contact and be pleasant. |
To add a tidbit to this, wear appropriate shoes. The interviewer will notice your shoes. |
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zozo Samba Member
Joined: October 15, 2005 Posts: 5217 Location: South of Ol' San Antonio
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Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 8:08 am Post subject: |
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Watch for the left field question.
Some folks will ask something stupid like, "How do get an elephant into refrigerator?"
Do not answer with anything related to a blender. lol
I answered with, "I'd ask it very kindly to please get into the refrigerator." The interviewer liked the answer. Beats the hell out of my why, other than I didn't hesitate and get the deer in the headlights look. Balance Daniel-son. Balance. |
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johnnypan Samba Member
Joined: October 24, 2007 Posts: 7431 Location: sackamenna
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Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 8:58 am Post subject: |
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Gary wrote: |
Sit up straight.
Don't pick your nose. |
Dont fart either and try to lose a hundred pounds if ya can...oh and wearing a VW teeshirt and having beer breath is frowned on...other than that,your in...where is it?Davis? |
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norcalmike Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2005 Posts: 4784 Location: Marina, CA
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Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 9:54 am Post subject: |
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johnnypan wrote: |
Gary wrote: |
Sit up straight.
Don't pick your nose. |
Dont fart either and try to lose a hundred pounds if ya can...oh and wearing a VW teeshirt and having beer breath is frowned on...other than that,your in...where is it?Davis? |
100 lbs by monday? i will do my best. Yeah, UCD Med.
all great advise folks, Thank you. The elephant in the fridge gave me the biggest |
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johnnypan Samba Member
Joined: October 24, 2007 Posts: 7431 Location: sackamenna
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Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 10:25 am Post subject: |
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norcalmike wrote: |
johnnypan wrote: |
Gary wrote: |
Sit up straight.
Don't pick your nose. |
Dont fart either and try to lose a hundred pounds if ya can...oh and wearing a VW teeshirt and having beer breath is frowned on...other than that,your in...where is it?Davis? |
100 lbs by monday? i will do my best. Yeah, UCD Med.
all great advise folks, Thank you. The elephant in the fridge gave me the biggest |
Good luck Mike,thats a good opportunity for you UCDavis.. use me as a reference for the Hendrickson gig,Ill pump it up for ya...... |
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Madtat Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 10:38 am Post subject: |
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johnnypan wrote: |
Gary wrote: |
Sit up straight.
Don't pick your nose. |
Dont fart either and try to lose a hundred pounds if ya can...oh and wearing a VW teeshirt and having beer breath is frowned on...other than that,your in...where is it?Davis? |
Don't chew gum, smell like cig's or weed and/or play with your crotch, althow it demonstraits mental and physical coordination skills your boss may not like that......at first.
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KTPhil Samba Member
Joined: April 06, 2006 Posts: 33991 Location: Conejo Valley, CA
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Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 12:07 pm Post subject: |
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Have rehearsed but comfortable answers to these common questions that stop many people cold:
"Tell me about yourself."
"Where do you see yourself in five years?"
"What would others say are your weakest points?"
"Why do you want to work here?" |
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DAIZEE Samba Member
Joined: January 26, 2010 Posts: 7552 Location: Greater Toronto Area Ontario West Side
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Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 1:14 pm Post subject: |
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are you an RRT? Wow didn't know jobs were hard to come by in that field! Best Wishes and let us know. _________________ '09 2.5L Jetta 5 cylinder, 5 spd, super turbo, see thread in H2O Cooled Jetta, etc...
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pikeman48 Samba Member
Joined: May 12, 2007 Posts: 216 Location: bangor,michigan
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Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 2:05 pm Post subject: |
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get on the internet and google "behavioral interview questions" . The questions asked in the interview will be asking how you responded in a specific situation. _________________ if it has wheels or tits,it will make your life difficult!!
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norcalmike Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2005 Posts: 4784 Location: Marina, CA
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Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 2:26 pm Post subject: |
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DAIZEE wrote: |
are you an RRT? Wow didn't know jobs were hard to come by in that field! Best Wishes and let us know. |
yes. there are jobs, trouble is, there is alot of competition amongst new grads.
pikeman48 wrote: |
get on the internet and google "behavioral interview questions" . The questions asked in the interview will be asking how you responded in a specific situation. |
Thanks! i will look that up. im trying to get an idea of what some typical interview questions might be.
right now, im reviewing some school notes so i can make sure i know the basics that i would be expected to know. I was told by a friend that works there that i will be asked some questions that i wouldnt be expected to know as a new grad to see if i will try to BS by way through. |
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pikeman48 Samba Member
Joined: May 12, 2007 Posts: 216 Location: bangor,michigan
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Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 2:39 pm Post subject: |
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I am in the same boat, except I am a new RN. Competition is fierce, and getting your foot in the door can take a long time. _________________ if it has wheels or tits,it will make your life difficult!!
1962 type 1-gone,but not forgotten
1971 type 1 vert-sold
sand rail-stripped and scrapped
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norcalmike Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2005 Posts: 4784 Location: Marina, CA
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Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 2:59 pm Post subject: |
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pikeman48 wrote: |
I am in the same boat, except I am a new RN. Competition is fierce, and getting your foot in the door can take a long time. |
I hear that!
My school cranks out 25 new Grads every 4 months and the local Community college puts out 15 every year! in the last 6 months, i have probably pout out 40+ applications. This is my first hospital interview. There are 6 positions open here at UCD. I cant even imagine how many applicants there must be. I feel fortunate to have been at least called for an interview. |
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drscope Samba Member
Joined: February 19, 2007 Posts: 15273 Location: Baltimore, Maryland USA
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Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 3:13 pm Post subject: |
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How do you know this is the most important interview of your life? Your life ain't over yet is it? _________________ Mother Nature is a Mean Evil Bitch! |
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