Author Question: What should the nurse do when applying for a position for which he or she is underqualified? a. ... (Read 33 times)

tuffie · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

What should the nurse do when applying for a position for which he or she is underqualified?

a. Exaggerate qualifications when applying and being interviewed.
b. Emphasize knowing the basics and express willingness to learn via in-services and continuing education.
c. Try to impress the interviewer with strengths and gloss over or avoid the topic of specific qualifications.
d. Mention having connections in high places who believe the applicant would perform well in the position.

Question 2

What action should the nurse take if the employer begins to ask interview questions about work experience on the phone when the nurse calls to set up an interview?

a. Answer all questions asked by the employer pleasantly, accurately, and completely.
b. Express willingness to discuss qualifications in detail during a scheduled interview.
c. Mention being in a hurry now but give permission to receive a call back in an hour.
d. Report the phone call to the civil liberties commission.

JCABRERA33 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Employers will like the fact that the nurse expresses willingness to upgrade knowledge and skills and asks whether facility in-service programs, orientation, and continuing education are available. Exaggerating qualifications is dishonest. Trying to impress the interviewer with strengths and glossing over or avoiding the topic of specific qualifications is evasive and will not be well received. Mentioning having connections in high places is name dropping and is inappropriate.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Deflecting employer questions until the actual interview is a good strategy. It prevents the employer from making a snap decision about the individual without seeing the applicant and exploring his or her qualifications in greater detail. Answering all questions asked by the employers pleasantly, accurately, and completely allows the employer to substitute a phone call for a personal interview. Mentioning that you are in a hurry now but giving permission to receive a call back in an hour would be perceived as impolite. Reporting the phone call to the civil liberties commission is unnecessary and inappropriate.