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writes:Hi everyone! This is not a relationship question but more a question of advice, as everyone here as a variety of experience and comes from all walks of life. I am a qualified nurse in a job that I hate. My dream job would be to work with people living with HIV but unfortunately this job is like gold dust. It only comes up once in a blue moon as it has lovely working hours, it's higher paid that a standard nurse job and the staff are lovely so the only time a job comes up is when somebody retires. I am a newly qualified nurse (qualified last year) so I have limited experience but I have managed to secure an interview next week for this specialist HIV post. They had over 100 applicants and have shortlisted to 10, me being one of the final 10. I am extremely nervous as this really is a big opportunity, the last time one of these jobs came up was 7 years ago. So that really shows how limited the opportunitys to work in this field are. The sister of this unit knows how keen I am to work in this area, however when I called into the unit this week to collect up to date leaflets she made a comment that has made me doubt whether I have a chance. She said to me 'if you don't get the job please don't think it's a reflection of you or your personality, it would purely be because someone might have more experience or someone may interview better than you, obviously I don't know which way it will go though or who will get the job'. Do you think she was basically telling me that I won't get the job? I was unsure on whether she was just saying that so that if I didn't I wasn't offended or whether she was saying it because deep down they already have a favourite candidate or not I'm not what they are looking for. She also said that if I didn't get the job to please reapply when another comes available. As well as that does anybody have an interview advice? I have read and re read current news, policy's, information and government plans for this area of care. Any advice to help me give the best interview that I possibly can will be very much appreciated. If anybody has ever been the interviewer what did you look for? Or if anyone has had a brilliant interview what do you think made it go so well?I'm so passionate about this job so I hope it shows but I'm really worried I'm going to mess up and I can't get the negative thoughts from my head that the job has already been given away before the interview. Thanks in advance.
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reader, Been there Now over it  +, writes (25 February 2016):
Judging by your age you are probably not the most experienced person for the job. That's probably what prompted sister's comment. Regardless, put your best foot forward. You can still be the most enthusiastic, passionate and best worker. And the most qualified.Here are a few things you can say/do in the interview that will tip the scale in your favor: Have a high level of enthusiasm. Bring up specific things you might be able to do in helping them achieve their goals. Talk long-term, suggesting that you will be in this for the long haul. Ask questions about their needs and style of operation, and tell them how you can sustain the system as well as improve it. Your comments should include a few indications of how much you know and respect their endeavor. Make sure they know this is what you want to do most in your life, that you are dedicated to their goals.Above all, smile a lot, be happy and show yourself to be drama-free. If it comes down to you and a few other applicants, there's a good chance that they'll pick the person they'd most like to work with.
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reader, C. Grant  +, writes (23 February 2016):
 I agree, put that comment out of your mind. She was probably just telling you, kindly, that it's very competitive and that your newly-qualified status might not be in your favour. It's the interview that matters.
When I interview someone, I want to see that they've done their homework on the company, that they've given some thought about how to do the job, etc.
You said that you're keen because of higher pay and better hours? If you said that in the interview, I wouldn't hire you. You're dealing with a special subset of patients. You have to be passionate about caring for them. If you're young and relatively inexperienced, show how your energy and enthusiasm will make up for it.
Make eye contact, be friendly but professional, assured but not arrogant.
Good luck!
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reader, aunt honesty  +, writes (22 February 2016):
 It is quite strange why she would say this to you, it would put doubt in my mind. However don't let it be a negative thing. Maybe she was just trying to be kind to you.
The best advice I can give is to be yourself. Ask questions about the post in the interview, show you are keen, talk with passion. You also would need to show a caring and considerate side to you as well as this job needs someone with passion. Just do the best that you can do. Good luck.
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