Ok, let me start by saying I am an honest person. I do not like to lie even by ommission. I have always been an upfront person. I feel that in this situation I should be forthcoming, but I am afraid it will hurt my chances of getting the job that I am otherwise well qualified for.
Background:
I recently interviewed for a special training program at an out of state hospital. I traveled back & forth 3 times for interviews, was offered the position and given 1 week to move and start the job. I was promised day shift, the special training program that is really awesome, certain compensation etc. The offer letter was vague, I had to send it back to them several times to get things clarified, and never to my complete satisfaction. But if I turned it down, there was no guarantee of getting a spot in another program. I did however have second interviews in 2 other states. But I didnt want to pass up an offer in hopes that I *might* get another.
So I MOVE here, put my house up for sale and sign a lease. Get to work, there is where the fun starts. There were only 10 spots in the special training program, there were 18 of us sitting in orientation. I am told they are going to try something new with us. 6 people end up in a lower position with half the pay and are told they need to "prove themselves" by Feb to get into the next special training session. The other 2 of us that had our offer letters clarified (thank goodness) were thrown into the regular job with bare bones training. The pay is less and we are not part of the training program we all specifically applied & interviewed for. Oh, and we are on night shift. I feel thrown to the wolves. There is also a lot of tension between those in the program, those that got the job with less training and those that basically got demoted. There is a lot of girl drama. No one is happy. Those in the training are constantly told if they mess up they can be replaced, the two of us winging it are nervous and the others are quitting one by one. Oh and the person I was trained by was not happy to train me since her little sister was not chosen for a position. Fun!
So I have been applying elswehere. I got an interview for another training program in the area. I *REALLY* want this position. These programs are HIGHLY competative and any little thing could hurt my chances. I dont want to give them any reason to hesistate if they want to choose me.
Now what do I tell them at the interview about my current job? Do I leave it all totally out? I have only been at this other job 5 weeks. Or do I tell them and risk them not choosing me due to leaving a job so soon? I think it looks bad and it is such a drama filled mess. I think leaving it out would be better. I think telling them will just leave a bad tate in their mouth.
Other option is to just say I accepted a position at this other place, it was not a good fit. BUt they may ask me to explain.
Background:
I recently interviewed for a special training program at an out of state hospital. I traveled back & forth 3 times for interviews, was offered the position and given 1 week to move and start the job. I was promised day shift, the special training program that is really awesome, certain compensation etc. The offer letter was vague, I had to send it back to them several times to get things clarified, and never to my complete satisfaction. But if I turned it down, there was no guarantee of getting a spot in another program. I did however have second interviews in 2 other states. But I didnt want to pass up an offer in hopes that I *might* get another.
So I MOVE here, put my house up for sale and sign a lease. Get to work, there is where the fun starts. There were only 10 spots in the special training program, there were 18 of us sitting in orientation. I am told they are going to try something new with us. 6 people end up in a lower position with half the pay and are told they need to "prove themselves" by Feb to get into the next special training session. The other 2 of us that had our offer letters clarified (thank goodness) were thrown into the regular job with bare bones training. The pay is less and we are not part of the training program we all specifically applied & interviewed for. Oh, and we are on night shift. I feel thrown to the wolves. There is also a lot of tension between those in the program, those that got the job with less training and those that basically got demoted. There is a lot of girl drama. No one is happy. Those in the training are constantly told if they mess up they can be replaced, the two of us winging it are nervous and the others are quitting one by one. Oh and the person I was trained by was not happy to train me since her little sister was not chosen for a position. Fun!
So I have been applying elswehere. I got an interview for another training program in the area. I *REALLY* want this position. These programs are HIGHLY competative and any little thing could hurt my chances. I dont want to give them any reason to hesistate if they want to choose me.
Now what do I tell them at the interview about my current job? Do I leave it all totally out? I have only been at this other job 5 weeks. Or do I tell them and risk them not choosing me due to leaving a job so soon? I think it looks bad and it is such a drama filled mess. I think leaving it out would be better. I think telling them will just leave a bad tate in their mouth.
Other option is to just say I accepted a position at this other place, it was not a good fit. BUt they may ask me to explain.
I do have a million questions for them based on my current experience. lol
