Bring These With You

1. Several copies of resume
2. Separate list of professional references
3. 2 – 3 questions for you to ask the interviewer
4. Portfolio or Nice Folder (to hold resumes, transcripts and important papers)

Have a Professional Appearance

1. Business Suit (dry cleaned and/or pressed that fits! Try it on.)
2. Laundered Shirt or blouse
3. Tie (men)
4. Dark socks (men) and Panty hose (women – no runs!!)
5. TURN OFF the cell phone, pager, iPad, or any electronic device. If you forget and it goes off, apologize and turn it off. DO NOT EVER take a call or page during an interview.
6. Sensible Dress Shoes but not spiked heels (polished for men). Remember you will be doing a LOT of walking from nurse recruitment to various departments.
7. Firm handshake and smile!!
8. Conservative jewelry (i.e., necklace, simple earrings, 1 or 2 rings, etc.)
9. Fresh breath
10. Minimum cologne or perfume
11. Clean nails and/or conservative nails (no nail polish)
12. Conservative hair style or hair cut
13. Conservative makeup (for women)

Good luck with your interview!