INTERVIEW TRACK

Types of Question in Interview

1. Tell me about yourself!
I was graduated from Nursing Academy of Politeknik Kesehatan
Banjarmasin. Actually, I dont have much experience because not long after
graduating I immediately begin working in Banjarbaru Health center for 1
year. But, in my last workplace, I have the best skill in dressing wounds. And
also now Im following the training for dressing wounds. Besides, I like
working so much, and I am always eager to learn new methods and
procedures.

2. What experience do you have in this field?

I have 1 year working experience in Banjarbaru Health Center as a nurse.

3. What do you know about this organization?

I know that Ratu Zalecha Hospital is a general hospital in Martapura. This
hospital has B accreditation and included hospital Type-B. And also, this
hospital has some facilities such as outpatient department, inpatient
department,

and

supporting

services

like

Hemodialysis,

Radiology,

Installation of Emergency, Installation of Medical Records and many more.

4. Why do you want to work for this organization?

I want to work for this organization because I want to apply my knowledge
and my skill in this hospital. And also because of some rooms in this hospital
such as Surgical Room and Pulmonary Room needs a nurse who has skill like
mine, so I really want to work in this organization.

5. Explain how you would be an asset to this organization?

I think with my abilities, my skills, and my knowledge I can make
improvement techniques that save money and increase productivity for this
hospital.

6. Why should we hire you?

The hospital should hire me because Im a hard worker, competent, discipline,
meticulous, and patient.

7. Why do you want this position?

I want this position because I think in this position my abilities and my skills
can be channelled.

8. Are you applying for other jobs?

No, I am not.

9. What motivates you to do your best on the job?

My motivates are I want to make my parents happy and I want my skills to be
useful for other people.

10. Do your skills match this job or another job more closely?
Yes, I think my skills really match for this job.

11. What kind of salary do you need?

I think thats a tough question. Because I think it depends on the detail of the
job. And also, the decision is up to you, as long as it doesnt harm me and the
hospital. So, could you tell me the range for this position?

12. Are you a team player?

Yes, I am a team player

13. What kind of person would you refuse to work with?

There is no persons character that I dont want to work with. I can work with
everyone.

14. Tell me about a problem you had with a supervisor!

I had no problem with the last supervisor which I work with.

15. What is your greatest strength?

I think my greatest strength are my ability to prioritise, my problem-solving
skills, my ability to work under pressure, my ability to focus on projects, my
professional expertise, my leadership skills, my positive attitude.

16. What is your greatest weakness?

I think my greatest weakness are I tend to expect others to work as hard as I
do and also Im a bit of petulant and easily annoyed. But, whenever I have
those feelings, then I try to calm myself and my fury. So that, it doesnt offend
my job

17. Tell me about your dream job!

I think my dreams job are a job where I love the work, and the people can
contribute and cant wait to get to work.

18. What has disappointed you about a job?

I think the job which is not enough of a challenge has really disappointed me.

19. What qualities do you look for in a boss?

I think I look for a boss who knowledgeable, has a sense of humor, fair, loyal
to subordinates and holder of high standards.

20. Tell me about your ability to work under pressure!

I think when I work under pressure, I should face it calmly, not emosional and
always be professional where I have to be able to separate between my
personal problem and my job .

21. Why do you think you would do well at this job?

I think I would do well at this job because Im a hard worker, competent,
discipline, meticulous, and patient. Then, I like this job because I think in this
position my abilities and my skills can be channelled.

22. What is more important to you: the money or the work?

I think, eventhough the money is always important, but the work is the most
important for me.

23. Are you willing to work overtime? Nights? Weekends?

Yes, I am. Im willing to work overtime, nights and weekends if its needed.

24. Would you be willing to relocate if required?

Of course, I would. I think, I have no problem with that.

25. What have you learned from mistakes on the job?

Because Im a bit of petulant and easily annoyed, sometimes it can affect my
mood when I have to meet or talk with the patients. But, whenever I have
those feelings, then I try to calm my fury. So that, it doesnt offend my job.

26. Do you think you are overqualified for this position?

Yes, I think so. Because, besides I was the best graduates of health institution
in Nursing Academy of Politeknik Kesehatan Banjarmasin, Im also
competent in this field.

27. How do you propose to compensate for your lack of experience?

I think I should participate in the trainings and seminars which associated with
the job to compensate for my lack of experience.

28. What position do you prefer on a team working on a project?

Actually, I prefer to be a team leader on a team working.
29. What is the toughest problem youve had to face, and how did you
overcome it?
The thoughest problem Ive had to face is when I met the arrogant patient and
he refused all the nursing actions, because he didnt believe in my ability. So,
to overcome it, I gave him the explanation about the purpose of the actions
which were given and the risks if the actions were not given to him.

30. Do you have any questions for me?

1) When do you expect to make your final decision?
2) How soon will I be able to be productive?
3) What do you enjoy most about working here?
4) Is there anything Ive mentioned that makes you think Im not the best
candidate for this job?