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I wanted to go and personally hand in my resume to the ER nurse manager for a job. But since I can't just walk in to the ER I made an appointment to meet with the manager. But I don't really know what to say. I have a whole speech about why I want to work there etc. but I'm so nervous I don't know what to say aftetwards. What would be some good questions to ask?

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

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Specializes in Addiction, Psych, Geri, Hospice, MedSurg.

You are just handing in a resume? Do they have an opening? Does she know this is for an "interview?" It seems a little taboo (IMO) to make an appt to give a resume when she hasn't called you in for an interview personally.

I would hand in a resume and fill out their app and then wait for her phone call so it wouldn't be so awkward.

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Specializes in Rehab, critical care.

So you have a definite appointment time with the ER manager? That's awesome, and good for you! Usually it's hard to get past HR, so go for it! It's normal to be a little nervous since you really want this position, but just go in there, be confident, be yourself, and ask any questions you may have (without taking up too much of their time). Thank them for meeting you saying you understand how busy they are, etc. Do you have previous ER experience? If so, you definitely want to talk about that. If not, just explain how the experience you do have would make you a good fit for ER (saying you thrived in previous bedside emergencies, remained calm during stressful situations, etc). If you're a new grad, then say how motivated you are to learn and look forward to learning from those that are more experienced from you, and you will be doing independent studying, etc. Good luck!!

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It seems dicey to me. Have you actually applied via HR? It could look like you're trying to do an end-run around HR and may wind up going the wrong way. I don't think it's something I would do, but now that you have the appt., you can't un-ring the bell.

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OCNRN63, I would say that HR probably has no clue that she's meeting the manager. The only thing they care about is that you don't bother them (which is why they say "don't call; we'll call you" lol). His/her application could just get lost in cyber space, so if he/she makes a good impression, then the ER manager will forward her application through (if there is a position available) and offer her a time to come in for a formal interview or may even offer her a job.

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You are just handing in a resume? Do they have an opening? Does she know this is for an "interview?" It seems a little taboo (IMO) to make an appt to give a resume when she hasn't called you in for an interview personally.

I would hand in a resume and fill out their app and then wait for her phone call so it wouldn't be so awkward.

That's exactly how I feel like its going to be awkward. This is for a new grad position and I already applied for it online. But I'm so tired of getting rejections through email and not one single interview that I decided to talk to the manager since I really want this job and its close to home. So I decided to call the manager and make an appointment to talk to them.

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I have the same question "demyelinated" had: does the mgr. know the nature of this meeting? If she doesn't, it could be a bad move if it winds up making her angry. I would have at least made my intentions clear when I made the appt.

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I have the same question "demyelinated" had: does the mgr. know the nature of this meeting? If she doesn't, it could be a bad move if it winds up making her angry. I would have at least made my intentions clear when I made the appt.

I told them that I wanted to personally turn in my resume and I had a few questions about the nature of working in the ER

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Jan-dez,

If you've made it clear what you wanted to talk to the manager about and she made an appointment for you, that's wonderful! I am doing the job search thing myself and it is so hard to get in touch with the decision makers in any capacity.

I would reheorifice a few lines about who you are and what you can offer. Address the job requirements directly. If the job ad states you need, say ACLS, state that you have ACLS.

If I were to ask the manager a question, I would ask her what I can do to better prepare myself for the new grad position. Ask what the manager wishes new grads knew how to do or had before starting work. If they want you to get PALS on top of the ACLS or brush up on ECG waveforms, make note. Have a smart looking notebook and pen ready to show you are serious.

These things have helped me in my school and professional life. I am, of course, speaking as a fellow RN job seeker and not a RN job holder so take my advice with a grain of salt lol!

Good luck!

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jan-dez,

I think the new reality calls for thinking outside the box. Kudo's to you for being pro-active and not reactive. Good Luck!

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Specializes in Cardiac, PCU, Surg/Onc, LTC, Peds.

Ask if you can shadow an RN for a few hours, if they allow this?

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Specializes in Psych, Corrections, Med-Surg, Ambulatory.

I think JDBinCA gave great advice! Good luck to both of you!

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