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Job interview tips and hints...I have an important interview as a licensed practical nurse on Thursday.?

This is the best/biggest position I have ever applied to. I am even surprised that I even got an interview. Any advice, its for a federal position. Thanks ahead of time.

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Be relaxed, be yourself and don't worry about it...... Just cause it's for the Feds, doesn't mean you need to interview differently than you would for any other project. My bride worked for the Feds in nursing and you may be disappointed..... it didn't turn out to be what it was cracked up to be..... She eventually went back to working in the private sector..... But, everyone is different. The real thing is, interviewing for the position won't be any different..... and if this one doesn't work out..... they'll have another one.... not to far down the road...
1st: Be prepared, in about 1-2 minutes to answer the question "So, tell us about yourself", with your answer focusing on why you are a good fit for that position. Be able to tell them what things in your background qualify you for the position and include a good example of a time when you did something good. 2nd: Always back up any statements about your work with examples that will display your abilities. Don't be afraid to talk about a time you failed, as long as you can show what you have learned from that failure. 3rd: Go into the interview confident that they are interviewing the best candidate for the job. Tell yourself (out loud as you drive to the interview.....not a good idea if you take a bus or a train though) that you are going to shine, that they are going to be impressed with your abilities and your confidence. Make sure YOU know that you deserve the job before you walk through the door. 4th: If given a chance, take an interest in how your interviewers entered that position. Look for ways that you can compare yourself to them favorably, based upon their answers. 5th: After the interview, send a follow up message thanking them for their time and letting them know how excited you are about the possibility of working with them.
If you follow the interview process properly you will do well. Start by preparing for your interview, research the organization on the internet and note any details you can use to formulate some good questions to ask the interviewer. Prepare for standard interview questions such as "What are your strengths?" and "Why should we employ you?" Think about the competencies required in the position and plan good answers to possible behavioral questions around these competencies. For a complete and free guide to excelling in your interview, from preparing beforehand to lists of sample interview questions and answers and behavioral interview advice to following up and sending thank you letters go to the website below. Work through each step of the process and you are sure to do well. Good Luck
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