How to Handle Job Interviews Successfully - Treatjobs.com

Craft to negative situations, but frame them in a positive light. Review your nursing experience and write down pertinent examples that show how you overcame adversity and gained new insights. Even if you faced some difficult situations at your last facility, refrain from speaking negatively about a previous employer, department or manager. You don't want to come across as someone who blames his or her situation on others or offend the hiring manager by mistake. Emphasize the positive and training in subjects needed to fill in clinical competencies in the unit  highlight.

Let the hiring manager know if you're interested in extra responsibilities such as committee or task force memberships. Express your willingness to take advanced

Relax, take a couple of deep breaths and maintain a calm, even conversational tone. Listen carefully to each question and respond to what is being asked, not to what you anticipate will be asked. Ask for clarification if needed and be careful not to rush through your answers.

 Punctuality at your first meeting is a mark of your dedication and professionalism. So start out early, get directions ahead of time and allow plenty of time to make it through traffic and walk to the interview location.