The interviewer says, "We are looking for a bright, interested, empathetic, hard-working person for this position in oncology nursing
Do you fit this bill?" The new graduate nurse is interested, carried a straight C average, and has worked full time while going to school. Assuming the fol-lowing statements are true, what would be the best answer? a. "I'm definitely interested in oncology, and I think I'm a hard worker. My instructor said I was developing empathy. My grade point average of C doesn't reflect my real ability.".
b. "My previous employer rated my work as excellent. It was there that I became in-terested in helping support oncology pa-tients as they cope with their illness. I chose to do independent study on emo-tional reactions to the diagnosis of cancer and received an A.".
c. "I worked full time while going to school, so my grades suffered. I've had my share of life's disappointments, so I can sym-pathize with cancer patients. I will work hard, but I have to make time for my fam-ily, too.".
d. "I'm interested. My parents always told me I was bright. I work as hard as the next person. I've learned not to get too in-volved with patients.".
B
The new graduate should focus on strengths and accomplishments during the interview. The in-terviewee should not provide information or make excuses for a C average. The interviewee should keep it professional (avoid comments about sympathizing with patients); the interviewer does not care about the applicant family's opinion.
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