5 Interview Tips for New Grad Nurses: How to Land Your Dream Nursing Job in 2026

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How to ace nursing interviews as a new graduate and avoid the 5 critical mistakes that prevent new nurses from getting hired. If you've been applying to nursing jobs without getting interviews—or making it to the interview stage but not receiving offers—this video reveals exactly what you're doing wrong and how to fix it.

In this video, Dr Farah Laurent, a nursing career coach who has helped over 200 new graduate nurses land positions in competitive speciality units like ICU and ED, breaks down the proven strategies that get results. Learn the interview tips for nursing students and new grads that hiring managers are actually looking for, including when to apply, what to wear, and how to stand out from thousands of other candidates.

What You'll Learn:

📍 TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Why New Graduate Nurses Struggle to Get Hired
01:00 - Tip #1: Apply Early to Nurse Residency Programs (Best Time to Apply for Nursing Jobs)
02:00 - Tip #2: How to Dress for Nursing Interviews (Colours That Build Trust)
03:23 - Tip #3: Answer Interview Questions with Clarity (Clinical Scenario Questions Explained)
04:31 - Tip #4: Create a Powerful Interview Pitch for Nurses
06:12 - Tip #5: Interview Preparation Tips That Build Confidence
07:11 - Why GPA Doesn't Get You Hired (What Actually Matters)

Why This Works:
Dr Farah Laurent has been featured on The Jennifer Hudson Show for her proven approach to helping nursing students and new graduate nurses secure positions in highly competitive hospital settings. Her strategies have helped nurses get selected from pools of 2,700+ candidates for coveted ICU, ED, and critical care roles.

Whether you're a senior nursing student preparing for your first interview or a new grad nurse struggling to get callback interviews, these nursing interview mistakes could be costing you your dream job. This video covers everything from nurse residency program application strategies to behavioural interview techniques that demonstrate your critical thinking and time management skills to hiring managers.

Stop making these common new nurse interview mistakes. Learn how to market yourself as the ideal candidate, create an unforgettable first impression, and show hiring managers why you're the perfect fit for acute care and speciality nursing positions.
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