NCM-120 – Decent Work and Employment
Eleen Grace M. Castillo, RN
BSN 4 -Job Interview Questions
Please be guided by the following possible job interview questions. Note that not all of
these questions will be asked.
About Yourself
1. Please introduce yourself.
2. As a new graduate nurse, how can you contribute to this hospital's mission and
vision?
3. Give me one compelling reason why we should hire you.
4. What are your key strengths?
5. Describe a challenge you faced and how you overcame it.
6. What was your most memorable clinical rotation?
Skills and Abilities
1. Why are you interested in working at this institution?
2. What specialized skills can you offer in a specific area?
3. What are the most important skills for a nurse?
Behavioral and Scenario-Based Questions
1. Where do you see yourself in five years?
2. How would you handle a patient who refuses treatment?
3. How would you manage a heavy workload?
4. How do you handle constructive criticism from supervisors/seniors?
5. How do you ensure effective communication with patients and colleagues?
6. During your first 90 days, would you prefer to be an independent charge nurse, a
medication nurse, or a bedside nurse?