Panel interview for med surg unit could take between 15 minutes to 40 minutes. They asked the basic interview questions: tell me about yourself, why do you want to work here, strengths/ weaknesses, how would you deal with a difficult patient, how would you deal with conflict in the workplace.

The answer to this interview question should include specifics about the company, so you’ll need to do some pre-interview research. If, for example, the company is known for its collaborative culture, you could point out successes you’ve had while collaborating with a team.

The interview process at Houston Methodist was quick and straightforward. I interviewed with the nurse manager for one of the med-surg units, and the conversation lasted about 10 minutes. I was asked about my previous experience and why I wanted to work for Houston Methodist. About a week later, I received an email and a call for a job offer. It is important to be familiar with the ICARE values.