Sent in my resume electronically for a job. Recruiter wrote back and invited me to a group interview for new graduates. Recruiter failed to mention the date or time for this interview but weeks later sent a follow-up message stating date and time. The "interview" consisted of the head of the residency program giving a lengthy presentation on how great Providence is. She gave a rah-rah presentation that lasted more than an hour about what a great place Providence is to work. Complete with listing every single hospital unit, because apparently med/surg and cardiac floors are so different and groundbreaking in a hospital. She also waxed on about how Providence supports nurses continuing with their education--whether it be to get a masters or bachelor's degree. This became extremely ironic considering the following... All 20 of the applicants got in line for a very public 1:1 "speed dating" interview with the head of the residency program in front of everyone else. It became crystal clear that this tired, 50-something woman preferred nurses who were young and had their associate's degree because ANYONE over 30 or with a bachelor's was summarily dismissed with no eye contact and a wave of the hand. Literally, a WAVE OF THE HAND. It was quite possibly the worst interview experience of my life. 2.5 weeks later I received a mass generated email telling me that I was not selected. Shock. They had not called any of my references or clinical instructors. Nothing.

relatively easy, applied online and got a text with screening questions about 20 minutes after, and then an hour later got an email to schedule an in person interview (limited slots and times)