I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Inova in Jun 2015
Interview
First, there was a phone interview, then a 1 on 1 with the hiring manager. Lastly, a panel interview with the Unit managers. The interview was set up by the nursing recruiter and the process was fairly smooth and quick. The hiring manager and unit staff were very nice and welcoming. I felt nervous during the interview but it wasn't because I felt intimidated or anything. They seemed very interested in learning about my medical field background. The environment was professional yet comfortable. I left the first in-person interview feeling very confident. The panel interview was more intense but I still felt that I still had a good chance in getting an offer.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a problem you had and a creative way you fixed it.
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Inova (Fairfax, VA) in Jan 2024
Interview
Met with the unit manager and then offered me a shadow day on the unit. Still waiting for the shadow day and offer (if I get anything). Very nice interviewers in general and were understanding and easygoing. Met online due to living out of state.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about yourself
Why do you want to work on this unit?
Why INOVA?
The new grad recruiter emailed me a week or two after I submitted my application. We set up a meeting time to discuss availabilities. If you want a specialty, apply 6+ months out from start date, as July spots were already filled when I applied in early February. The recruiter was a bit pushy on which units to apply to. After this initial meeting, you have an interview with the unit manager. Some units have virtual interviews while others ask for you to come in person. The interview was straightforward, asked why I wanted to work on that unit, and questions about my experiences. I think most units try to arrange a shadow day before sending you an offer letter.
Went through a couple of phone interviews before moving on to the next step and later a video interview via zoom. Eventually went and did an interview with a panel.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Gave scenario questions and asked what you would do in said scenario