Going for a job interview often proves to be a tense and nervous experience. Job candidates are overwhelmed by the sheer of thought of losing the job because of a mistake during the job interview. This makes it more difficult for them to keep calm during the interview and usually they start panicking in front of the interviewers. This causes them to lose their composure and become unconfident in their replies.
Their fear of losing the job inevitably becomes the cause of proving their fears right; this should not be the case. Like many other professions, nursing professionals also have to go through a job interview in order to get a nursing job at any level whether it may be a private clinic, a home shelter, a mega hospital or a health resort. Whatever the qualifications a nurse may possess, the interview is still an important test. It lets the interviewers know the confidence level and social dealing qualities of a nurse which is very important for patient satisfaction.
Therefore, the nurse needs to impress the interviewers in order to secure the job. This means keeping calm and maintaining confidence level is a key factor. Preparing beforehand can play a vital role in your performance and confidence level on the interview day. You should completely familiarize yourself with the hospital, clinic or company well before going for the interview. This would make you confident enough because you would then know that you have done your study and are able to answer any question posed to you by the interviewers. Your replies should give the impression that you are genuinely interested in securing the nursing position and should not give an artificial feeling of taking interest in the job.
The candidate should also be able to make an impactful impression on the hirers. You should try to be more efficient and organized by bringing in adequate copies of your documents and references. You should also have a number of questions prepared with you that you may wish to ask your employer. But, it is very important for you to analyze your questions before you blurt them out. The questions should be carefully made, keeping in mind that a foolish question can deliver a bad message so much so that you can lose the job because of it. On the other hand, wisely asked question can prove quite fruitful and have a healthy impact on your impression with the interviewers.
Try to stay active and attentive during the whole interview. Do not ask a question whose answer has already been addressed. The interviewer will know that you were inattentive and you will lose marks in his sight. Still the most important part of the interview is your replies and answers to the clever questions posed at you by the interviewers. Your answer to any question should be wise and meaningful rather than an answer blurted out in a hurry without any substance or thought. Try to give properly structured answers and to the point instead of random chat.
By Muhammad Suhail