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

[GabesMommy2014]

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.

[JustBeachyNurse, LPN]

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!

Good luck. You catching the error means much more than a recruiter or manager catching the typo!