A little suggestion for Vegas new-grads seeking jobs

Not so long ago I was a Vegas new-grad desperate for a job, so I thought maybe this might help a couple of you.

Try some of the local hospices in town (Nathan Adelson, Solari, Odyssey, etc) as they tend to be more new-grad friendly than the hospitals. For a new-grad in this economy, applying online is really not enough. You've got to pick up the phone and call human resources. Speak to someone and specifically ask what they've got and if you can interview with a nurse manager. Sometimes they will tell you over the phone that they don't have anything available, but it's worth a try to ask if you can set up a meeting/interview with the manager anyway. You'd be surprised, sometimes if the manager likes you they might suddenly decide to try you for a position they hadn't considered you for. Use your senior-year externship to sell yourself as far as experience goes, but try not to come across as a know-it-all. Emphasize that you understand that you have a lot to learn and try to show how much respect you have for the expertise of more experienced nurses. Seasoned nurses eat that stuff right up, LOL. And remember, attitude, attitude, attitude counts for more than you realize. Even if hospice is that last thing you want to do, pretend to be really excited the learning opportunity. Don't let on that it's a last resort because you're desperate. LOL. (For me it's my chosen specialty, but I understand hospice is not for everyone). Be serious and professional, but enthusiastic at the same time.

Hope this helps!