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How to Create a Bad Impression with No Effort at All

 

Here is a list of some actual questions that people ask, which create a negative impression (especially during a first interview or before mutual interest is established). We have included a list of thoughts that may run through the interviewer's head to help illustrate why the question is not a good idea.

If the candidate asks ? The interviewer might think ?
How much sick time is there?
• Do you have an underlying medical problem?
• Will we ever see you on the unit?
• Is that why you left your last job?
How quickly can I become the charge person?
• You think highly of yourself.
How soon can I take vacation?
• Is this person really interested in working?
• Perhaps you should take a vacation before beginning work.
Do you check references from every place I've worked? Do you ask because:
• You've been working for many years and in many, many different places?
• You have something questionable in your background?
I have a felony conviction. Is this a problem?
• Hmm. He's sitting between me and the door.
• Just one?
• And the felony was …?
What happens if I leave before I've completed my contract?
• You mean, you've done this before?
• You mean, you're planning to do this?
Any question about money – if it's the first question out of your mouth.
• "Ask not what your country can do for you."
• They'll leave at the first sign of an extra penny elsewhere.
• It might have been nice if they'd asked about continuing education opportunities first.
Do I have to work on weekends?
• No, we close the hospital on weekends so everyone can do more interesting things than look after sick people.
 

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