As a new sonographer, finding a job as a new grad is difficult because the site usually has to take a few weeks to finalize your training and teach you their protocols to prepare you to work independently. Legacy Meridian shared this philosophy and stated that they were looking for a new grad that was hungry to work. I had a couple of interviews before finding my first job. My interview with Legacy stood out from the rest for a couple of reasons. The one that stood out was the scanning portion of the interview. A member of the radiology staff was chosen to be my patient. She had just finished breakfast so the need to be NPO for an abdominal scan was thrown out. This doesn't always matter but for a patient with a more difficult body habitus you'd prefer they be fasting. Especially when this is a make or break for an interview. I was asked to do a full abdominal scan for an audience of two. As a new grad not familiar with the site's protocols I asked to be walked through what exactly they needed me to do. Needless to say I struggled and it was somewhat of a disaster. The "patient" was rude and seemed to be bothered that she had to volunteer for this and I definitely felt set up to fail. I was very confused with the process. The interview and warm nature of the staff ended immediately after that. It was a very odd experience. Other sites kept the scanning light. Allowed me to show them basic scanning techniques, anatomy and pathology knowledge, and took into account experience, specialties that had been obtained, and personal/team skills that matter in the long run. I've seen less demanding interviews for seasoned techs, let alone new grads. I wouldn't recommend interviewing here as a new grad.