USC (Oct 2012) New Grad Program - Page 9

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  1. Aug 15, '12 by
    I called yesterday and talked to one of the nurse recruiters and he said they have no updates (!) but that they would be calling people for in person interviews for another TWO WEEKS. Those that don't get an interview will get an email. Two more weeks of this is going to kill me. I just wish they could have followed the schedule they posted on the job description so we weren't all on the edge of our seats for over two months!

    I got an offer for a new grad program in Illinois, where I went to school, but I desperately want to move to LA. They want an answer by the end of the week, and I might have to just accept and hope I can get out of it if I get the USC job. Does anyone know anything about the contracts for these programs when they say 1 year contract or 2 year contract? What if you have to break it for something important? Is there a fee or something? Any insight would be awesome!
  2. Aug 15, '12 by
    Quote from lisa1209
    I called yesterday and talked to one of the nurse recruiters and he said they have no updates (!) but that they would be calling people for in person interviews for another TWO WEEKS. Those that don't get an interview will get an email. Two more weeks of this is going to kill me. I just wish they could have followed the schedule they posted on the job description so we weren't all on the edge of our seats for over two months!

    I got an offer for a new grad program in Illinois, where I went to school, but I desperately want to move to LA. They want an answer by the end of the week, and I might have to just accept and hope I can get out of it if I get the USC job. Does anyone know anything about the contracts for these programs when they say 1 year contract or 2 year contract? What if you have to break it for something important? Is there a fee or something? Any insight would be awesome!
    Yes there is usually a fee that amonts to $1000s. When I applied to CHLA (Children's Hospital of Los Angeles), their 2-year contract had a $10,000 fee if we broke it. I would make sure of the conditions of your contract before signing anything.
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  3. Aug 17, '12 by
    Just read from a FB page that some people received calls or emails from USC.
  4. Aug 17, '12 by
    Quote from sfforumer
    Just read from a FB page that some people received calls or emails from USC.
    Can you post the link for the FB page you found the information? Thanks!
  5. Aug 17, '12 by
    Quote from RN_Mom
    Can you post the link for the FB page you found the information? Thanks!
    Click Here and just basically read through till you see USC information.
    Last edit by Esme12 on Aug 17, '12 : Reason: TOS link removed.
  6. Aug 19, '12 by
    I just searched their facebook page and I'm not seeing it?!?!?!
  7. Aug 19, '12 by
    However, I should add that I too have heard of people getting hired already..not just interview call or emails, but full on hired.
  8. Aug 19, '12 by
    I called Friday and was told they are beginning to set up interviews, will continue calling people into next week, and those not selected will receive an email (the same thing everyone else has said). I'm a little bummed. I submitted my app the very first day the position was posted, had 4 rec letters instead of 2, and even had regular correspondence with one recruiter for two weeks about my materials. #discouraged
  9. Aug 20, '12 by
    Oh man, how did you hear about that, do you have any idea how many positions were already given away? That's crazy, did they have secret interviews or something with only some candidates...?
  10. Aug 20, '12 by
    Probably hired internals first, no secret interviews, it's just like Kaiser and other hospitals. Due to either union rules or their own employment policies, they have to post up job openings for every section from maintainence needs to new grads to experienced nurses to clerks, and if the current pool of internal applicants don't fit their needs, then the externals are considered.