Plz suggest this new foreign grad for her first job hunt!

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Hi this is a foreign grad in US. I am going to take NCLEX-RN in few months time. At this time I m concerned about getting my first job than ever. I check this forum regularly and new grads talking about not getting a job despite their effort and time makes me wonder if i m ever getting a job. Being a foreign grad and English being my second language, I see my chances are slim. But I m optimistic about it. I believe in myself. I know I need to work on it, put extra effort, make myself flexible and with some guidance from this great nursing community I will get there one day. so Dear registered nurses (foreign grad and native) this is one humble request to all of you please give this thread your precious time( you have already given by reading up to this line :) please continue) and please give some advice about what specific a foreign grad should do, how she needs to prepare herself for her first job hunt and what are your experiences? I am willing to give my best and do whatever it takes to land on my first RN job in US. Me and other like me will be thankful for your valuable suggestions.

Thank you. :)

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I think you should first write a letter of interest to whomever you want to write too . the nursing manager on a certain unit.

Make an outstanding resume/cover letter.. type in the search box on here (it's all in the resume) and click on the links. a girl has an example of an outstanding resume/cover letter...

Do alot of networking, and start off maybe in an agency or nursing home ...

Become a superstalker what I mean by that is follow up with the managers.... and do something creative like send thank you notes or letter..

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where you from? we are on the same page! Im a RN in the philippines without experience,i got here in the states last May took the NCLEX and pass a month ago..

now the real challenge is getting a job ive been applying On line but i never got a single response..

Good luck to us...

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@Aongroup1990

thank you so much for your suggestions. Actually I m yet to take the NCLEX. but this feeling about not getting a job is killing me so I m trying to prepare myself beforehand. Will you please advice me what is the best time to start applying for jobs (in my case)? I appreciate your advice.

Thanks :)

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@zenaida

I m from Nepal. Congratulations on passing NCLEX and best wishes for your first job hunt. :)

In which state are you applying?

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state of Il, this is my first week of job hunting so im hoping for the best..

i got few phone calls but first question they asked over the phone is about my experience which i dont have soo i ended up not getting any interviews...

right now i plan to apply as a home nurse and pychiatric nurse..

May God bless us...

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