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Well I'm a new graduate rn. I graduated in the fall. I've been looking for 5 months now. I have had 4 interviews so far but no offers. I call and email hr and nursing managers why I wasn't offered a position and I get dodged. I'm really depressed and I don't know what else to do. Especially today I had my forth interview and it was the rudest interview I've been on EVER! Can I have some words of encouragement and advice please

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Specializes in Clinical Research, Outpt Women's Health.

Experienced people get treated the same way these days. Apply everywhere and go in person when the facility allows it and try to network all you can.

It sucks to not get feedback, but in this buyers market most people cannot be bothered.

Maybe do a mock interview with an instructor or other professional you might know and they can give you feedback.

Also, what are you doing appearance wise? Jewelry, clothing, any visible tats?

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I wear a dress suit and small silver earrings. I usually get compliments from the nursing managers. I do have small ankle tat. I guess I can cover that up. Thanks

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Specializes in Labor and Delivery/Med-Surg.

I feel your pain...I graduated in May and have been applying for jobs since February with not so much as a phone interview! I am hoping there is a job out there with my name on it and I will pray that there is the same out there for you! Dont give up and stay positive, something is bound to pay off.

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Specializes in Clinical Research, Outpt Women's Health.

Appearance sounds good, but i would cover the tat just to cover your bases.

Ok, what do you perceive your attitude to be like. Your language use? No slang or swearing or chewing gum or crossing your arms or acting know it all or being super meek? Body language is a biggie.

I am focusing on this stuff because your resume must be ok as you are getting the interviews. just need to figure out why you are not getting the job.

Are you being open to any shift and any unit?

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Thank you. No I do not cross my arms and an interviewer complimented me on being articulate. I occassionally cross my legs. And yes I always say I'm very flexible and ill take anything available. Thanks for the help.

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Specializes in Clinical Research, Outpt Women's Health.

Sounds like you have all that down pat. Are you looking only at hospitals or are you open to other stuff? maybe stopping in with resume's at facilities would be worth a try. What part of the country are you in?

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I'm live in d.c. I'm looking at everything unfortunately I not getting any luck : (

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