Update on jobs for new grads

[sillyspicygirl]

How is the job situation looking for new grads? Anyone found jobs? Who's still looking?

[greysanatomyfan]

I got a job in a dialysis clinic and I graduated with my ADN two weeks ago. I heard that Brookwood said they are not hiring anymore new grads until September and I do believe all the other Birmingham hospitals have hired most of the new grads they are going to hire for right now. I think mostly it's a waiting game for most of the new grads out there. I was lucky enough to find one but a lot of people I know are not as fortunate. Good luck to everyone looking out there!!!

[keelee2]

Its also about who you know..never take for granted your clinical and preceptorship experiences.Our class were so praised at one local hospital.although they say they are on a hiring freeze..they hired all the students who were interested (about 6), and it wasn't done the "natural way" it was like ok come in for a interview...so they are watching so take the opportunity to stand out.

[hcox1975, BSN, RN]

I agree with the post that mentioned standing out in clinicals and preceptorship. I did not want to work at the hospital my preceptorship was. So I made sure that I made contacts at my last clinical and I got a job there! But there are so many I graduated with not finding jobs. I pray every day that they find one. You work so hard to pass your tests, then the NCLEX and then you just can't wait to start working to make $$$.

So all you new grads that are without jobs, don't give up! It will happen. Make sure that when you apply, that you follow up. Let them know that you want a job! If anything, maybe they will give you an interview to shut you up!