Bay Area new grad - struggling to find job

[Jasmine1200]

Hi everyone. I graduated a few months ago but have no luck with getting into a new grad program. I would really like some tips or advice for interviews and ways I can become a stronger candidate. Also it would be great if you can share any new grad positions or programs I can apply to right now since most Spring programs have closed by now. 

[amalay, MSN, RN]

It's definitely a struggle in the Bay -- I feel like the rush of the pandemic has gone, and the Bay area hospitals have become picky again. I ended up applying to smaller community hospitals in the central valley with hopes to just build enough experience to transition back out to the Bay eventually. I know re-locating isn't always possible though! Just wanting to say I'm rooting for you!

[Jasmine1200]

amalay said:

It's definitely a struggle in the Bay -- I feel like the rush of the pandemic has gone, and the Bay area hospitals have become picky again. I ended up applying to smaller community hospitals in the central valley with hopes to just build enough experience to transition back out to the Bay eventually. I know re-locating isn't always possible though! Just wanting to say I'm rooting for you!

Thank you so much. You are so encouraging! Rooting for you as well ?

[LokYee]

How was your job hunting? I graduated in Jan and got my license in Feb. Still looking for job tho.. Most of them turned me down right away since I got no exp...