New grad with zero hospital experience.
No experience in the field you're applying for.
Not having a 'professional' demeanor. Dress appropriately for your interview.
Criminal background or any "actions" against your license in the past. If you Do have this, be VERY open about it .. NEVER hide it .. it WILL be found out. If you are honest and forthcoming and let them know of the circumstances, and if applicable, accept personal responsibility as well as what life lessons have been learned And implemented, you stand a good chance of overcoming this big hurdle.
Have had multiple employers over a short amount of time.
-- If travelling or taking per diem positions, be willing to list your experiences ... this one might not be a 'red flag' per se, and could be seen as a good learning experience.
-- If leaving various facilities for different reasons, be willing and able to discuss why it didn't work out for either you or your past employer, openly and honestly, Without saying derogatory things about your past employer!
Did you mean red flags about you to the recruiter or red flags you should listen for in an
interview?
I am always up front with my recruiter. Your recruiter should always be up front with you. If you ask that you get a response within 24 hours and don’t, that’s about the only red flag I can think of. Always ask for what you want out of an assignment. Don’t settle. There is always wiggle room. If the recruiter won’t admit it, move in. And lastly, never accept an auto offer, something is wrong. Insist on an interview before accepting an assignment or full time job.
When they keep talking about “magnet” status instead of patient care, automatically know there will be micromanaging. Another one is when they keep trying to sell the brand. Interviewed at a Mayo clinic once, the lady started every sentence with, “Well here at the Mayo clinic…”. I got up and walked out. Glad I did because the job I took had a lot of former Mayo employees and they hated it. Do your research on any facility.
