The most important interview of my life

norcalmike

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

Gary · Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 6:03 am Post subject:

Sit up straight.
Don't pick your nose.
_________________
West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette, 319 U.S. 624 (1943)

norcalmike · Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 6:05 am Post subject:

mgamike · Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 6:17 am Post subject:

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.

vwracerdave · Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 6:50 am Post subject:

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
2010 Sportsman ET Champion - Mid-America Dragway - Arkansas City, KS
1997 Sportsman ET Champion - Thunder Valley Raceway Park - Noble ,OK

Glenn · Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 6:53 am Post subject:

Have a positive attitude, show you're a team player and self motivated.
_________________
Glenn
74 Beetle Specs | 74 Beetle Restoration | 2180cc Engine
"You may not get what you pay for, but you always pay for what you get"

Member #1009

#BlueSquare

Derek Cobb · Annoying Joined: March 11, 2004 Posts: 2565

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.

ScottK · Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 7:51 am Post subject:

zozo · Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 8:08 am Post subject:

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.

johnnypan · Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 8:58 am Post subject:

norcalmike · Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 9:54 am Post subject:

johnnypan · Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 10:25 am Post subject:

Madtat · Samba Member Joined: September 02, 2009 Posts: 941

KTPhil · Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 12:07 pm Post subject:

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?"

DAIZEE · Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 1:14 pm Post subject:

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...
83.5 Vanagon L Riviera Model with 98 1.9L TD AAZ 4 speed Daily Driver 3 out of 4 seasons (sold)
84 Vanagon GL Wolfsburg Westy WBX 4 speed (sold)

pikeman48 · Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 2:05 pm Post subject:

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!!
1962 type 1-gone,but not forgotten
1971 type 1 vert-sold
sand rail-stripped and scrapped
1968 Empi Sportster

norcalmike · Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 2:26 pm Post subject:

pikeman48 · Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 2:39 pm Post subject:

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
1968 Empi Sportster

norcalmike · Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 2:59 pm Post subject:

drscope · Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 3:13 pm Post subject:

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!


Hello! Log in or Register \| Help \| Donate \| Buy Shirts	See all banner ads \| Advertise on TheSamba.com

The most important interview of my life
Page: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Next

	Forum Index -> Off Topic	All times are Mountain Standard Time/Pacific Daylight Savings Time Page: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Next
Page 1 of 5