App error - do I till have even a tiny chance of getting the job???

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Hello all,

I am feeling devastated and am hoping for some feedback...

I recently applied for an RN position at one of my "dream" hospitals, and was thrilled to receive an interview request the day after applying.

However, I just realized that I accidentally put the wrong start date for my current job on the online application. Instead of putting Jan 2015 I put Jan 2014...on the résumé I uploaded, however, the dates are correct.

I know it's bad to looking for a job after only 3 months, but my current job is 3+ hours away and the commute time and costs (including rent for the room I use when I am working) are really taking a roll on me and my family - especially my toddler-age son. The fact that I now most likely won't get this job is so devastating...

This was an honest mistake and I intend to call the hiring manager tomorrow to let her know so I won't waste their time with an interview if they prefer an experienced RN only. But the job posting only said "staff RN" - it didn't say that 1+ experience was required...

Is there any chance they might still consider hiring me???

Any thoughts/insight would be greatly appreciated. :(

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I hope this turns out in your favor.

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Thanks Caliotter..I feel like a complete idiot - for the error and for getting my hopes up so high..

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I always figure out that I do things like that, just right after I hit send. That is one more reason why I distrust doing stuff online.

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Specializes in NICU.

Go back to your job posting account for that hospital and see if it provides the option to upload another file and upload the correct resume. If the error was on the application and not the uploaded resume, then don't worry about it. They will see that you entered it incorrectly and use your resume dates.

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I don't think there is anything wrong with wanting to change jobs under the circumstances...there is no reason that you can't be honest about your reasons. They are very good reasons. As to the mistake on your application, that was an honest mistake that you shouldn't hesitate to admit to. You are too quick to count yourself out. Go for it!!

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Specializes in Nursing Professional Development.

Yes, it was a bad mistake. But you are doing the right thing by pointing it out yourself. That's all you can do.

I agree that the long commute is a good reason to leave a job so soon and they might take that into consideration. In the recent economy, many people have had to accept jobs they really didn't want just so that could have ANY job. That will help you out a bit.

Good luck!

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Specializes in Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, C-NPT, FP-C.

I have done something similar. As long as your resume shows the correct dates, you can point to that and help prove that it's an honest mistake. Good luck!

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I have done the same thing a couple of times. Just be honest and forthright. The length of time doesn't change your reasons for leaving.

It's never been an issue for me. Call your recruiter and let them know about the mistake. They will most likely be appreciative and impressed by your integrity.

Also, cut the drama. I don't think you need to be devastated about not getting a job before you've even interviewed. You're getting yourself worked up to the point you will probably self-sabotage. Take a few deep breaths, calm down, and move on.

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Don't worry about it... Everyone does that around the first of the year. Don't beat yourself up. They will know what you mean.

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Thank you all for your feedback and advice. I was able to reach the recruiter and was told that they still want to interview me! I am beyond relieved, and even though I may have weakened my position by bringing attention to my error, I'm glad I let them know. This is a facility I really respect and would be honored to work for for the duration of my career, so I'd much rather start off on the right foot.

Again thank you all so much. Wish me luck on my interview!

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It is better to bring attention to an error than have someone else discover it and think you were trying to cover it up.

Good luck with your interview!

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