Hiring

1. What did you actually learned from the unit.

This unit taught me a lot of different aspects about hiring that I haven't considered. This past year I have been so focused on how I interview for a job and how I can make myself more presentable. Now that I have a job, it is beneficial to see the other side of it and learn how I can conduct interviews and hire employees. From the discussion this week it was beneficial to see others' points of view about who to hire. We all agreed that the first candidate was the better option for the specific position but both candidates looked really great on paper. I think this helped me to realize how hard it is to make a hiring decision and all the different aspects to look at. It all comes down to how they are in person as well.

I also learned about all the different steps that go into preparing for an interview and how to conduct one effectively. Things like identifying the job, briefly describing the position, having an interview outline/format, and thinking ahead of time what you want to know about the candidate and what questions you want to ask. It is important to have this outline so the time spent interviewing is effective and beneficial. 

2. Discuss your feelings/experiences from the team activities? Did it change your opinion on the subject? If so, how? If not, why? 

The discussion this week helped to expand my thoughts about what to consider and look at when choosing a candidate to hire. My team members brought up some interesting aspects of the candidate we all so quickly chose that really made us all think and make sure we were making the right decision. It was also very helpful to, as a team, come up with interview questions. I thought it was helpful because I realized I had some of the same thoughts as my team members but they also brought many other creative questions that will be beneficial for me later. 

3. How you will utilize the information learned in your nursing practice.

Learning about hiring and all the steps and aspects to consider is going to be so beneficial for me.This is helping to prepare me for one day when I am a nurse manager and am conducting interviews. It is also helpful to know because I want to be that "perfect" candidate. As I explore my career of nursing I will be able to (hopefully) interview more effectively because I understand what goes on "behind the scenes." 

4. You personal feelings about the material covered.

This week was great! At first I wasn't sure what/why we were covering certain things but I realize now how beneficial this is for my leadership abilities.